Tips for Entry
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
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- https://www.indeed.com/q-Spacecraft-Electrical-Test-Technician-jobs.html
- https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Spacecraft-Technician
- https://www.spacex.com/careers
- https://careercenter.aiaa.org
Attend conferences offered by the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics to network and participating in continuing education sessions.
Be willing to relocate. It may open more opportunities.
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