Career in Aerospace Engineering?
Career in Aerospace Engineering?
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I,m a fresh mechanical engineering graduate with a small industry experience as a part of my college projects. Next I've a deep interest Aerospace Engineering. I was about to go for the masters course in Aerospace when a delay in Visa canceled the plan. I want advice on whether masters degree is necessary to go in to Aerospace given that my background has been mechanical. Or should try in the industry directly and if yes how and which be the ones to start with.





RE: Career in Aerospace Engineering?
RE: Career in Aerospace Engineering?
I worked in Aerospace with only a bachelors in aerospace systems. I now work in a mechanical role outside of aerospace.
While it may make some specialties more difficult to get into, fundamentally you should be able to get a job somewhere in aerospace with a mechanical bachelors. Although, if a lot of your bachelors was related to HVAC and other 'non exempt' specialties, it might be a good idea to pick up some extra classes where you are week.
Depending what type of aerospace you want to do and where, the fact you needed a Visa may be more of an issue. In many countries only nationals are allowed to work in defense related aerospace.
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RE: Career in Aerospace Engineering?
RE: Career in Aerospace Engineering?
so how should I plan things now?
What all material, the books, the magazines should I read to start building
my knowledge on Aero-engines ?
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which specialization are you in mech eng? thermodynamics, design (CAD), solid mechanics...
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In fact, at my school I believe mechanical folk took more thermodynamics classes than us aero folks, though we did take a class in specifically aircraft propulsion - but it was relatively high level and I'd think that if you're going to actually design the engines not just 'use' them then the greater thermo may be more useful.
However, I don't know how the Indian education system works in this regard. Aircraft powerplants are thermo and materials heavy, as well as the aerodynamic & aero-thermodynamic aspects.
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Otherwise what is the prime aspect when you are thinking of designing Aero-Engines?
Thanks to everyone for sharing their part!
RE: Career in Aerospace Engineering?
there are many jobs for many profiles (all of those mentioned above)
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(i don't know much about the indian college system, i suppose it's similar to the us)
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Of all I can say personally i have spent a good amount of time in mechanical vibrations.
RE: Career in Aerospace Engineering?
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We have aero-mechanical engineers working various systems all over our acft.
Primarily aerospace defines the "element" where strength/durability-to-mass is highly critical... so unique materials and low design [safety] margins exist.
Aircraft have many mechanical systems: powerplant installations, landing gear and braking, hydraulics, pneumatics, flight and system controls [pure mechanical or mechanical-hydraulic, FBW, etc], doors, pylons/struts, weapons, etc.
Regards, Wil Taylor
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