Aerospace Engineering

Job Description

Aerospace Engineering Jobs involves the research, design and manufacture of aircraft and space vehicles.

The aerospace engineering work involves airframes, hydraulics and pneumatics, engines and fuel systems, and materials and structures. The work may also include control and communications systems for planes, missiles, satellites and spacecraft.

The aerospace engineering career could involve:

• Aerospace engineering research – in order to solve complex engineering problems caused by weight, altitude, temperature and engine performance.
• Aerospace engineering design - turning ideas into the plans for a product. The design process can range from producing a single component to an entire aircraft engine.
• Aerospace manufacturing - making, modifying and assembling parts of an aircraft.

Working Conditions

Aerospace Engineers involved in research and design usually work in laboratories and research centres, however all engineers visit production areas. Visits are also made to aircraft at airfields.

Aerospace engineers should possess the following qualities:

• Possess a logical approach in problem solving
• Possess good numeracy and computing skills
• Able to read and interpret diagrams and drawings
• Possess team-working and communication skills
• Be interested in aircraft and flight technology

Aerospace engineers find job opportunities in aircraft manufacturing companies, airline operators and the Armed Forces. Other employers of aerospace engineers include Government departments and agencies.

Entrance Requirements

Most aerospace engineers possess an aeronautical engineering degree from some aerospace engineering school or university. Entry level positions usually take the form of aerospace engineering internships or apprenticeships. Experienced aerospace engineers usually have Chartered engineer status.

Promotion in the field could be to senior engineering posts or management role. Overseas opportunities are also available or to work independently as an aerospace engineering consultant.

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