Aerospace Engineer interview for PLTW

[poestudent]

I am a high school student in an engineering course. One of the main portions of my course is interviewing a professional in the field of my choosing, which is aerospace engineering. It would be great if someone would answer these question in order to broaden my knowledge about this field.
1. Name
2. specific degree
3. Place of employment
4. E-mail address and/or phone
5. Please describe your engineering field.
6. What is your current job title?
7. Please describe your current job and duties.
8. What is your average work schedule?
9. Starting with high school, describe your educational background chronologically.
10. If you had to do it over, related to your career or education, would you do anything differently?
11. What advice would you give me as someone interested in pursuing a career path similar to yours?

 

[berkeman]

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[NatSusan]

Hello! My name is [Insert Name] and I am an aerospace engineer working at [Insert Place of Employment]. I am happy to answer your questions and help broaden your knowledge about this field.

1. Name: [Insert Name]
2. Specific degree: Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
3. Place of employment: [Insert Place of Employment]
4. E-mail address and/or phone: [Insert E-mail Address/Phone Number]
5. Please describe your engineering field: Aerospace engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design, development, and construction of aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems. This field combines principles of mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering to create and improve flight technology.
6. What is your current job title? Aerospace Engineer
7. Please describe your current job and duties: As an aerospace engineer, my main duties involve designing and testing aircraft and spacecraft components, analyzing data and making recommendations for improvement, and working with a team to develop and implement new technologies. I also collaborate with other engineers and professionals in the aerospace industry to ensure the safety and efficiency of our products.
8. What is your average work schedule? My average work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, there may be times when I am required to work longer hours or on weekends, especially during critical project phases.
9. Starting with high school, describe your educational background chronologically: I have always been interested in math and science, so I took advanced courses in these subjects in high school. After graduation, I pursued a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering at [Insert University Name]. During my time in college, I also completed internships and co-op programs at various aerospace companies to gain hands-on experience and practical skills.
10. If you had to do it over, related to your career or education, would you do anything differently? Looking back, I am happy with the path I took to become an aerospace engineer. However, if I had to do it over, I would have taken more programming and computer science courses as these skills are becoming increasingly important in the field.
11. What advice would you give me as someone interested in pursuing a career path similar to yours? My advice would be to continuously learn and improve your skills, whether through formal education or on-the-job training. Stay updated on industry developments and advancements, and don't be afraid to take on new challenges and opportunities. Networking and building relationships with other professionals in the field is also