Aerospace Engineer

Job Summary:
Aerospace Engineers is a term broadly used when referring to Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineers. Aeronautical Engineers are actually Aerospace Engineers who design and create Aircraft while Astronautical Engineers are Aerospace Engineers who design and engineer space craft. In short Aerospace Engineers are the ones who engineer astonishing airplanes and spacecraft.

They are usually experts in a particular field like aerodynamics, acoustics, jet propulsion etc. By utilizing latest and advanced technology they come up with great gizmos for exploring space, produce unthinkable defence equipment; create planes, which are increasing in speed every day etc. Aerospace Engineers specialize in particular fields like Navigation, Instrumentation, Production methods, Structural Design etc.

One common perception is that Aerospace Engineers find employment only in the Aerospace Industry. However, this is not true, as Automobile Industry and the like also hire Aerospace Engineers.

Qualification:
A bachelor's or master's degree in Aerospace Engineering is essential. A Ph.D. is also useful. Skill to master latest technologies is also crucial.

Aerospace Engineers are gainfully employed in Aerospace industries. Aerospace engineers are also employed in other industries like Automobile Industry, Scientific Research Organizations, Space Program Administration, Government, etc.

Though Aerospace Engineers usually work 40 hours in a week. Project considerations, tight deadlines might result in more working hours.

Salary Range:
On an average, an Aerospace Engineer just out of the blocks can expect to start at around $50,000. Masters and Ph.D. holders can expect anything from $65,000 upwards. The more experienced you are the more you can get.

Prospects:
The general perception regarding Aerospace Engineering is that there are not enough jobs. This has resulted in a huge decline in the number of graduates emerging as Aerospace Engineers. However the demand for Aerospace Engineers has been constant over the years. The end result is that emerging Aerospace Engineers have a good number of opportunities available to them. Other industries like the Automobile industry are willing to take on Aerospace Engineers under their wings. Though there is a negative perception regarding jobs for Aerospace Engineers, it can be safely said that these Engineers can expect to be gainfully employed.