Tips for Entry
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- https://www.blueorigin.com/careers
- https://www.stokespace.com/careers
- https://www.nasa.gov/careers
- https://www.nspe.org/career-growth/career-center
- https://careers.swe.org
- https://careercenter.aiaa.org
Read the following publications to learn more about the field:
- Aerospace America: https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org
- IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems and IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine: https://ieee-aess.org
- Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets; Journal of Aerospace Information Systems; Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics; Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer: https://www.aiaa.org/publications/journals
A strong background in math and science is helpful in this field; take classes in these areas.
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