Aerospace Engineering
Jesse Sullivan
What is Aerospace Engineering?
Aerospace, as a whole, is divided into two parts, aeronautical and aerospace engineering, with the former more involved in designing aircraft for use in atmosphere, and the latter dealing with spacecraft design and production.
Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical engineering deals with the designing and testing of new and improved jet engines
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineering focuses on craft that are destined for space travel, including satellites and space probes.
A day in the life of an engineer
In an average day, an aerospace engineer might design and test a new engine prototype, design a new body for a satellite, or test a structure for stress fractures.
Starting Salary (Bachelor's Degree)
$52,572 to 73,535
Master's Degree (5-10 years of experience)
$73,823 to $114,990
Master's Degree or Doctorate (15+ years of experience)
$93,660 to $147,582