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re: Would you recommend aerospace engineering?
Posted on 1/15/21 at 7:06 am to lsu777
Posted on 1/15/21 at 7:06 am to lsu777
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insufferable douche
I wish there was a mirror gif.
I’ve worked in the space industry for almost 20 years, at many launch sites and many testing sites, and done work on projects for many more. I got an applied physics masters (MSEE) with experiments (machined Teflon with x-rays) I ran at CAMD, where I worked during undergrad and grad school. I have worked for straight-up ME firms on strictly space industry contracts for years. Having a broad grasp of physics really helps in the fringe ME applications, like the plastic collapse regime of fracture mechanics...where little to no undergrad ME time is spent.
Physics is the basic science behind most engineering, obviously...a-hole, and if you don’t think that’s applicable to the discussion...
I’ve put my hands on more launch site and engine testing hardware than likely anyone on this website.
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Posted on 1/15/21 at 7:23 am to Boo Krewe
Boo Krewe, in your title you asked about aerospace engineering but didn’t specify if that’s actually what he wants. You said you are pushing him to airplanes. What does HE want? And WHY? These are important questions when you’re “advising a youth” and important points to share when your looking for input.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 7:32 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
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My son graduates aero e in December 2021. He was just telling me there is a 300/1 applicant to internship ratio from his school a top 20 engineering school.
That particular field is cut throat to get a job in. However if you get through aero any of the other engineering can be doable.
I went to UAH. I knew a ton of aerospace/aeronautical engineers. All had jobs before they graduated.
Just depends on the school and where it's located.
If you're an engineer (of any kind) at UAH and don't have a job before you graduate, you're an idiot.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 7:36 am to TigersnJeeps
wow - a down vote for providing free advice.... 
Posted on 1/15/21 at 7:47 am to Boo Krewe
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Hes not white. Is UF cool?
My Son is a Senior EE at UF.
The curriculum is very difficult and instruction has been a cluster F thanks to Covid. His knowledge is incredible. He has learned a tremendous amount of knowledge and will be a great engineer. He’s had two paid internships so far.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 8:05 am to Centinel
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I went to UAH. I knew a ton of aerospace/aeronautical engineers. All had jobs before they graduated.
Just depends on the school and where it's located.
If you're an engineer (of any kind) at UAH and don't have a job before you graduate, you're an idiot.
Oh, I didn't know the job market was static. My son is in the top 10% of his class at a top school and just told me last night it is a very tight market. 1) he is no idiot. 2) UAH's ranking is no where near where my son's school is.
I am not saying he won't have A job, I am saying the jobs for aero are extremely competitive.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 8:16 am to CheEngineer
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Chemical engineers are typically in higher demand and better paid
Had a friend graduate a chemical engineer, very charismatic and out-going, but IRL couldn't sit still in a trailer at Ciba. He became a sales rep for agitators, strainers, etc. Worked his own hours and made a fortune.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 12:37 pm to oob02
Idk of he really wants to be an engineer lol
Posted on 1/15/21 at 1:02 pm to Boo Krewe
An aero engineering degree is very similar to a mechanical engineering degree. A MechE degree with a few aerospace classes (or a minor) will qualify you for most aerospace engineering jobs. So if you wanna have a backup plan of being more open to other industries that's a good route to take. You'd be qualified for a lot of mechanical jobs with an aero degree as well, but don't count on HR people or ATS software knowing that.
No school in Louisiana offers an aerospace engineering major though. LSU does offer an aerospace engineering minor so that coupled with a mechanical degree is basically equivalent to an aero degree. That was originally my plan going into to college, but I ended up graduating in physics and I ended up with an engineering position at a company that does a lot of aerospace stuff, so there's multiple paths into the industry.
A decent bit of aerospace research goes on at LSU as well too (not all of it is in the MechE department though), let me know if you have any questions. If he has TOPS then going this route at LSU is a great choice.
No school in Louisiana offers an aerospace engineering major though. LSU does offer an aerospace engineering minor so that coupled with a mechanical degree is basically equivalent to an aero degree. That was originally my plan going into to college, but I ended up graduating in physics and I ended up with an engineering position at a company that does a lot of aerospace stuff, so there's multiple paths into the industry.
A decent bit of aerospace research goes on at LSU as well too (not all of it is in the MechE department though), let me know if you have any questions. If he has TOPS then going this route at LSU is a great choice.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 1:03 pm to Boo Krewe
Oops didn't read post before posting. I would tell him to take a few of the aerospace freshman level intro courses. He will get a good idea from those if he wants to continue on. I found most classes not that difficult, except for Aerothermodynamics.
This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 1/15/21 at 1:53 pm to Boo Krewe
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But I dont think greek scene is welcoming him.
I got a band nerd friend of mine a bid (Kappa Sig) at Bama and he became an active. Glasses wearing and all. Anyone can do it
Posted on 1/15/21 at 2:49 pm to Boo Krewe
A lot of good advice on this thread. I got my ME from A&M, and I thought I was well prepared academically to begin my career. I have always thought highly of LSU grads in my industry (Chemicals). Also, McNeese, Lamar, and U of Houston all put out good engineers that work in the plants.
All the best schools noted by others churn out good engineers, it varies by discipline. Auburn, Ms St, and UF seem like the other SEC ones besides A&M and LSU that i see in my industry, just less frequent based on geography I'm sure. I didn't know that Alabama Huntsville was a good Aerospace program but it makes sense with NASA there.
Advising someone that doesn't know what they want to do: Mech, Electrical, Civil. Outside of those, if they know what they want to be after college, go ahead and specialize in ChemE, Aero, BioMedical, Computer/Software Eng. if one of the main 3 don't suit you.
All the best schools noted by others churn out good engineers, it varies by discipline. Auburn, Ms St, and UF seem like the other SEC ones besides A&M and LSU that i see in my industry, just less frequent based on geography I'm sure. I didn't know that Alabama Huntsville was a good Aerospace program but it makes sense with NASA there.
Advising someone that doesn't know what they want to do: Mech, Electrical, Civil. Outside of those, if they know what they want to be after college, go ahead and specialize in ChemE, Aero, BioMedical, Computer/Software Eng. if one of the main 3 don't suit you.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 2:54 pm to Boo Krewe
I know 4 aerospace engineering majors (Penn St., Bama, and OK St.). All have good jobs. Only one works in aerospace/aviation.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 5:08 pm to HammerheadLincoln
I think state schools are better for engineering but astronaut went to usc. Would have more diverse population.
Uf , bama , auburn , lsu, ut austin , Brcc, Tulane , and uva.
Uf , bama , auburn , lsu, ut austin , Brcc, Tulane , and uva.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 5:11 pm to Boo Krewe
I knew an Indian kid with a degree in aerospace engineering.
He was working for an IT consulting company coding reports in BusinessObjects.
He was working for an IT consulting company coding reports in BusinessObjects.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 5:13 pm to Boo Krewe
I think aerospace engineering would be good but probably be better suited to go in mechanical or electrical engineering.
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