I want to form an interest in aeronautical engineering. Any recommended books for a beginner?

Hello everyone, I'm currently a third year aerospace engineering student studying in Chennai, India. So I've been searching for a good fit to do my Masters in Aerospace Engineering. I have looked through several universities Like TU Delft, ISAE, TUM, KTH, Cranfield. And the most favorable ones, to me at least, seem to be TU Delft and ISAE Supaero. I currently have a 9.45 CGPA and I wanna do my masters along the field of propulsion mostly.

So I've read that having more research papers published as a first author will increase my chances as well, and I've started working towards that. This is mostly because I'm trying my best to get any scholarship possible for the tuition and living costs.

I also found out that jobs in France and other EU countries might be hard without a citizenship, but fortunately I have a path to a French Citizenship (grandparents). So taking all this into consideration I would love to hear any words of advice or guidance you have for me. Thanks in advance.

I you don't know what I am talking about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autogyro

I am writing a book and it seems that they would be a good replacement for helicopters in military use, ESP ones like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJOm1V77Xg

is this a bad idea, it seems like it isn't... but I am not a aeronautics expert.

Just a simple question: would you recomend me doing a master of aerospace engineering in Russia? Why and where?

I need advice on this.I've come to the realization that since many jobs in Aerospace engineering fields need a high security clearance and I'm a foreigner there's no way I could get a job in Aerospace,so I've decided to get my bachelors degree in Aero(I'm already 2yrs in and cannot switch) and then have a masters in one field of ME.Is this doable? And what are the pros and cons to this.I would like to know your opinions.

Hey guys I’m an AE major at UIUC and am going to be applying for jobs soon. I got a second round interview for a test automation position at SpaceX in November and the recruiter told me it’s going to be a python technical question. I was just wondering if for this position it would most likely be a leetcode question. I don’t even know what to study besides that.

Also I have 2 prior internships with Honda aircraft and Donaldson but at Honda I was doing flight test instrumentation work. I particularly enjoyed that job but would love to do something similar but for rockets. If anyone knows what those positions are called that would be great

Anyone know some schools in Switzerland for a masters in Materials engineering as US citizen only speaking English. Besides ETH Zurich

I started my dream job at a union. I came in excited ready to learn and ask questions, also be on good terms with everyone, be professional.

I've learned my direct manager doesn't seem to really recognize anyone to say hello let alone guide them with anything. He leaves that up to the team leads in which one of them is a little unfriendly as well, ignores your presence and is short with you, he's also very particular with how he wants things done.

I saw the unfriendly lead as the guy who's gone help me perfect my work above average, because he's really picky.

However outside of asking questions on how to do something, I started making friends with others, and in particular a small group of teammates who went out of their way to help me get set up and learn about the culture there.

The unfriendly lead noticed and was very forward and told me if I want to move up to stay away from them because they come late from break, they only see this job as a paycheck, they take too long to finish a job, and distract others. He also blatantly used them as examples of what not to do or be like, naming names. He says they haven't gotten fired because of the union.

The teammates warned me they are not welcomed by management.

It's hard because they are still nice people and we get along with a similar sense of humor and interests.

I listened to the lead and started distancing myself and the teammates told me to not fear or listen to him. However I'm not trying to get on managements bad side in particular.

The lead started interrupting any conversation I had with any of them. So I'm just being pulled from both sides.

I feel like the lead is somewhat overstepping his boundaries by informally prohibiting me in speaking or hanging out with them. The teammates need to make a real assessment of their actions and abide by the rules or look for a new job.

When I asked how did it all start, to see if there was a specific situation, they said they felt they were being blatantly disrespected and then it became disrespect through overly enforcing rules.

What do I do? I asked for help from another lead and he wants to stay out it, he told me to talk to the union. But if the union defends bad behavior, I don't wanna follow them. And if management is like a dictatorship I don't think I can trust them either to bend rules for their paradigm. Help please.

I am aware of University of Alabama conducting research on Nuclear Thermal Rocket and Princeton University conducting research on Nuclear Fusion Rocket (Direct Fusion Drive). Any other universities actively working on space nuclear propulsion?

I’ve been struggling, I’ve tried LinkedIn and my university’s app called Handshake but all I keep finding is Civil Engineering internships (all you civvie majors, I hate you) where did you find them?

Like the title says, I am currently a senior in high school and have been accepted into University of Washington, Oklahoma State University and Wichita State University. I plan on studying for a bachelors in aerospace engineering and am having the tough decision of which to pick.

UW: 60k OSU: 40k Wichita State: 35k

These would be the costs before any scholarships or financial aid. Any advice or insight on these colleges aerospace programs would be greatly appreciated for when i do decide. Thank you.

Nice both Phobos (2.5 km/s) and cycler orbits are pro-grade, one can use Phobos velocity to reduce the DV needs. But looking at old papers like (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268555826\_A\_Mars\_Cycler\_Architecture\_Utilizing\_Low-Thrust\_Propulsion#pf4) it looks like you need a taxi with a total DV of 15 km/s to handle all cases over 15 years. That's a lot of fuel! I assume a taxi that only needs to break into or accelerate out of Phobos orbit and LEO, so no need for surface landing mass. Am I thinking about the correctly? While the cycler has some positives, it seems this could be the expense that offsets the positives.

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Hello everyone,

I seek advice and guidance as I prepare for a significant career transition. I’m currently enlisted in the Army Military Police and will be retiring in 3.5 years after 20 years of service. Although I’ve had a fulfilling career, I’m passionate about shifting into the aerospace and defense industry and have no interest in continuing with law enforcement after my military service.

I hold an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and an MBA specializing in Aerospace and Defense. However, my experience in this industry is limited to mostly UAS and CUAS. To bridge this gap, I’m eager to explore opportunities for volunteer work, part-time internships, or any other hands-on experiences that can fit into my off-duty hours or weekends over the next few years.

I’m also considering further education to strengthen my qualifications. I have 24 months of remaining education benefits, tuition assistance, and access to free credentialing through the military. I’m particularly interested in engineering or engineering management programs that would give me a more comprehensive understanding of the technical side of the industry.

Do you have any recommendations for educational paths, certifications, or ways to gain practical experience that could help me make this transition smoother? I would also greatly appreciate any advice on how to best leverage my current qualifications or suggestions on how to network effectively within the aerospace and defense sector.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi all. After months of applying and tailoring resumes, I finally have an interview with LM next week for a level 3 SCM PM role. The interview is 1 hour and 45 minutes long with 2 people.

Is this normal and what should I expect? How do I prep? - is it going to be technical, etc. I have all the desired skills and certifications. However, I don’t know how I got past the screening process. A basic qualification is familiarity with DFAR, which I don’t have and did not state in my resume. I am a reservist though.

Also all communication has been through an automated email, and there is no actual person behind it. No tips, etc. were given so not sure who to reach out to for questions prior to the call.

Just want to make sure I don’t fumble when they ask about my lack of DFAR experience and also want to be as prepped as I can be. Thank you for the advice!

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Anyone work at Draper or know anything about it? I’m a DC based contractor (PM type background not engineering) for a well-known firm and needing to move to the Boston area. I’m still fairly early in my career but have a few years of program management directed experience.

Since there isn’t as much defense work in that area, Draper seems like something that might be an easier transition and I’m curious to know a bit more about how I could make myself more marketable to them!

Hey y’all,

I’m about to begin my graduate school journey in Aerospace Engineering and want to know your inputs on the currently important and potentially impactful research topics. I’m really interested in doing research and I want to make a difference.

Thanks in Advance. Cheers.

I’m currently an electrical engineer at an aerospace company for 3-4 years. Recently, I’ve been looking at other jobs and saw a role in a specific technology I want too learn but it’s a test technician position. From some conversations with people, they believed the engineer is a “better” position than a technician. They mentioned less pay , lack of growth, the labor intensive work and less leadership opportunities.

Is it a “bad” jump to go to a technician role if you’re already an engineer? I don’t want to stifle myself and my career growth.

Hello. I am about to enroll to a MSc in aeronautical engineering, but before pulling the trigger i wanted some insights about the industry. My courses would focus on aerodynamics and CFD. Once i graduate, what kind of company would hire me in the EU? Of course there the big ones like Airbus and Leonardo for aviation and all the car manufacturers, but we are talking what 50 companies in the whole continent? That does not sound like much, especially given that there are quite a few graduates every year looking for a job.

I am not here to get a "Yea definetly enroll/Get an MBA in economics like everyone else", i would just like some insight from inside the industry. I tried to google, but it wasnt really useful. Half the results where generic (probably AI) information about the job, the other half people 16YOs asking how to get in F1 (wouldnt mind ending there either).

Good day everyone. I post this question in another aviation group, and and I was curious about what your answers are.

The plane that literally dropped out of the sky in Brazil and crashed is shocking to see. I know we do not have much information to go on, but I have a question though.

To the experts here. What do you think might have gone wrong with the plane, hypothetically speaking? I fly globally for work, and this got me to thinking. Thank you in advance for helping me to understand. 🙂

Hello! I am applying to schools for aerospace engineering this fall. (I have a 4.0 weighted, 1240 SAT (retaking next week), solid set of extracurriculars, 7 years of robotics and im taking AP Physics 2, AP Calc AB and APCSA this coming year). These are the schools im currently planning on applying to:

• WPI
• Purdue
• RIT
• RPI
• U illinois (urbana champaign)
• Clarkson
• U Kansas
• UCONN

Any suggestions of schools to look at? Any comments or thoughts I should know about the schools on my current list? Id ideally like to be in the northeast and a smaller school!

I am about 2 years into my first career job doing aero design & analysis work for one of the space companies in Denver, and I have been looking to move due to work at my company slowing down a lot & becoming a bit dull. I've been keeping an eye on jobs around here, and it seems like unless you're in systems or software, there isn't much at all.

I decided to glance at how things are in other places that I think I'd like to live in such as Phoenix/PNW/California, and there seem to be an abundance of jobs that are suitable for me in both space and aviation compared to Denver. I love living here and have some good groups of friends, but haven't been enjoying at my current job for a few months now; it doesn't appear that things are going to be improving at my company anytime soon. With the lack of opportunity to work elsewhere locally, would you say that it's worth the sacrifice to explore moving to a different city?

I doubt many more jobs for me are going to come about considering the election & winter coming up, so unless I want to spend another 6 or so months waiting it out at my job, it seems that making a move over the next few months is the only way to find a better situation. I've been going back and forth about if it is a good idea to leave stability, good community, and a neat place, so I'm trying to gauge if this is where other professionals would consider the move.

Y'all I finally got a job offer in this industry! Thank you to everyone who offered help and advice and for those of you who are still going though the process good luck! It's not easy but you got this!

I know stealth in space is (to my knowledge)impossible, the best you can do is reduce your signature and make yourself harder to notice. Engines, chemical or thermoelectric, heat up their propellant to give it exhaust velocity. Fusion engines would have an even bigger thermal signature, which in space would be the equivalent of telling everybody who has you in their line of sight your exact position, acceleration, and heading.

But Ion engines(to my understanding) ionize noble gases and accelerate them using a magnetic field, not by heating them. Does that mean that the exhaust plume is cold? well against the near absolute zero of space, it's probably very hot, so by cold I mean something like room temperature?

And wouldn't that mean that a spaceship using an ion engine could alter its course while staying stealthy?

I'm looking to get a bachelor's in aerospace engineering but I see people say 'it's too niche' or 'you need to pair it with another type of engineering degree to get employed'

I'd just like to get a better idea with those who are in the industry. If you wouldn't mind giving your stories or experience.