Aerospace Engineering
Neha Baskar
What is Aerospace Engineering?
This field of engineering is primarily concerned with the development of both aircraft and spacecraft.
I am interested in this field because it deals with things that are extremely complex and useful in our daily lives. Most of all, I've always wanted to work in NASA and being an Aerospace Engineer would be an amazing experience. I would love to work on things that will help humanity reach the frontier of space exploration.
What does an Aerospace Engineer do on a typical day?
A typical day for an Engineer would consist of them creating a computer model of a vehicle/instrument, analyzing a computer model to determine many aerodynamic elements, testing a design using various testing methods, attending meetings/conferences, and writing reports or making presentations on the progress of your work.
NASA SPACE SHUTTLES!!!
Typical Salary for an Aerospace Engineer
An Aerospace Engineer would usually earn $81,200 every year. If you work in NASA, the salary would be $100,087 per year.
Education Needed for an Aerospace Engineer
In order to become an Aerospace engineer, you need to have a bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Astronautical/Space engineering. High school students should take chemistry, physics, and math(algebra, trig,and calculus).
Some Colleges that offer degrees for an Aerospace Engineer
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- University of Arizona
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Purdue University
- Iowa State University
- MIT
- Cornell University
- UT Austin
- Texas A&M
- UTD
Aerospace Engineering is the best!!!
Fun Facts about aerospace engineering
- The energy released by the three main shuttle engines is equivalent to the output of 23 Hoover Dams
- They participate in flight test programs