Could really use some advice on final semester as undergrad
Could really use some advice on final semester as undergrad
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Hello! I will soon be starting my final semester in my undergrad career, studying Aerospace Engineering with a focus on air-breathing propulsion. I would highly like to pursue a career in the propulsion field (as well as find a place that will pay for masters), so I'm looking to make myself as marketable as possible with an undergrad degree.
Last semester I acquired a research project position with a graduate professor. Unfortunately, due to my heavy coarse load, I was unable to contribute a significant amount to the project. This upcoming semester, I only need 3 classes to complete my degree, I have a choice between having a relatively small coarse load and being able to significantly contribute to the project, or filling my schedule with extra classes to achieve a minor in CAD.
In your opinion, which choice do you believe is the better way to go and will look better for an employer?
Thank you very much for any input!!
-Vlad
Last semester I acquired a research project position with a graduate professor. Unfortunately, due to my heavy coarse load, I was unable to contribute a significant amount to the project. This upcoming semester, I only need 3 classes to complete my degree, I have a choice between having a relatively small coarse load and being able to significantly contribute to the project, or filling my schedule with extra classes to achieve a minor in CAD.
In your opinion, which choice do you believe is the better way to go and will look better for an employer?
Thank you very much for any input!!
-Vlad





RE: Could really use some advice on final semester as undergrad
RE: Could really use some advice on final semester as undergrad
if the former that some CAD would help; if the latter, probably not (and project experience would probably help more in either case).
sorry, but jobs in the AF ? do you want to design/analyze new engines, or work with the ones that are there ? sure the AF does some research, but i'd go with a commerical engine c/o (PW, GE, Lycoming, RR, ...)
and "air-breathing engines" covers a heck of a lot ... jets, props, UAVs, scram jets, ... which in particular ?
RE: Could really use some advice on final semester as undergrad
If you desire to go into industry right away I suggest the CAD however.
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Certainly learn how to use CAD tools, but there must be better minors to support your chosen interest. More thermo? I used to know a guy that worked part time customizing engine control chips for a racing team.
Working for a professor is great if you want to do graduate work. Masters and PHd seem to require some level indentured service with the associated vow of poverty.
One thing about civil service jobs, the level you start at is 100% about your GPA.
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My main concern was whether a minor actually meant something and looked impressive to employers. I would not like to pursue CAD in the industry, and am aiming specifically for working the compressor stages in turbofan/jet engines. So pretty much in your experiences, would you say that a minor looks more impressive on a resume, or does research experience; both of which are somewhat related to the area that I would like to pursue a career in?
Again, thank you all very much for the responses!
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Also, make sure that you spellcheck your resume, and have at least a couple of other people proofread it.
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The right small companies can offer a lot to a new wanna be designer, given that the govt and OEMs are subcontracting more and more design work to smaller places and focusing on the project management, requirements definition...
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