1. The Career of an Aerospace Engineer By Matthew Campbell
2. “Don’t bunt. Aim out of the ballpark.” (David Ogilvy)
3. Job Overview Developing new technologies for many different uses Designing, testing, supervising and manufacturing spacecraft, aircraft, and missiles. Perform a variety of engineer work Conduct research on materials and equipment Some specialize in a method or specific aerospace product
4. More Job Overview Work with machines that fly in and out of the atmosphere Systems oriented type of engineering Higher positions include teaching, research and development positions
5. Education A bachelor's degree is required A bachelor’s degree is most common Engineering, physics, electronics, computer and math classes
6. Payment $58,130, beginning salary $93,890, average salary $134,570, potential salary $45.18, U.S. average wage