Tips for Entry
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- https://www.nasa.gov/careers
- https://www.nspe.org/career-growth/career-center
- https://careers.swe.org
- https://careercenter.aiaa.org
Participate in internships or part-time jobs that are arranged by your college’s career services office.
A strong background in math, science, and design is helpful in this field; take classes in these areas.
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