Aerospace Engineering
Aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion, aerodynamics, and structures — narrow but well-compensated engineering specialty.
Core courses
- • Statics and Dynamics
- • Thermodynamics
- • Aerodynamics
- • Propulsion
- • Spacecraft Dynamics
- • Structures
- • Controls
- • Senior Design
Career paths
- • Aerospace Industry
- • Defense
- • Commercial Aviation
- • Space Industry
- • NASA/Government
- • Consulting
- • Graduate School
- • Research
What to expect
Math-heavy, similar to ME but more specialized. Senior design typically involves a full aircraft or spacecraft preliminary design.
How Fennie helps
Fennie's [classical mechanics](/subject/classical-mechanics), [fluid mechanics](/subject/fluid-mechanics), and [thermodynamics](/subject/thermodynamics) guides cover the foundation.
FAQ
Aerospace or mechanical?
Aero is narrower; ME is broader. ME grads can work aerospace; aero grads have fewer non-aero options.
Defense vs commercial?
Defense requires citizenship/clearance. Commercial space (SpaceX, Blue Origin) is hottest market currently.
Is aerospace recession-proof?
Defense yes; commercial aviation cycles with the economy.
Get through your Aerospace Engineering coursework with Fennie
Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.
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