Aerospace Engineer
Use the principles of physics, mathematics and aerodynamics to design, develop and test aircraft and spacecraft.
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- What's it like to be an Aerospace Engineer?
- How to become an Aerospace Engineer
- Latest Aerospace Engineer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Aerospace Engineers
- Aerospace Engineer role reviews
What's it like to be an Aerospace Engineer?
Aerospace Engineers design, analyse and maintain aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and missiles, and develop new technologies for use in aviation, defence and exploration. They apply scientific and technological theory to predict how designs will perform, and where they may fail.
Tasks and duties
- Create mathematical models or conduct computer analysis according to customer engineering requirements.
- Evaluate designs to see that the products meet engineering principles.
- Design aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and missiles.
- Create and test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design.
- Coordinate and direct engineering personnel.
- Diagnose performance problems.
- Investigate system, equipment, or product failures.
How to become an Aerospace Engineer
To become an Aerospace Engineer you’re usually required to complete an engineering degree with a major in aeronautical or aerospace engineering.
- Obtain a Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) from a university. This is usually a four-year full-time degree. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, mathematics, chemistry and physics are normally required.
- Look for opportunities to pursue an internship, placement or partnership programs to build industry connections and gain valuable hands on experience.
- Upon graduation, you may be eligible for membership with Engineers Australia.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Aerospace Engineer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Aerospace
Avionics Engineering
Systems Engineering
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Military
Apache
Configuration Management
Requirement Analysis
Data Management
Finite Element Analysis
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Latest Aerospace Engineer reviews
May 2024
Amazing
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Aeronautical Engineering Technology
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsReview new drawings everyday and contemplating on the complexity of the precision components and the need to manufacture it within its design spec.
The challengesNo such thing like that. I can't remember or complaint about my role.
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