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The discussion centers around the possibility of working in the aerospace field, specifically in aircraft design, without a formal degree in aeronautics. Participants explore alternative educational paths and roles within the aerospace industry, considering the background of a computer science student interested in aeronautics.

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  • One participant suggests that it is possible to work in aerospace without an aeronautics degree, highlighting roles for computer science professionals in writing control software for aircraft.
  • Another participant mentions that mechanical engineers often perform similar roles to aeronautical engineers, indicating that this could be a viable alternative path.
  • There is a discussion about the various types of engineers involved in aircraft design, including electrical engineers, materials scientists, and civil engineers.
  • A participant expresses a desire to be involved in the aircraft design process, specifically in drawing the design of the plane, despite lacking a degree in aeronautics.
  • One suggestion is made that pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering and focusing on aerodynamics electives could be beneficial for the original poster.

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Participants generally agree that there are multiple pathways into the aerospace field without a degree in aeronautics, but there is no consensus on the specific roles or the feasibility of directly engaging in aircraft design without such a degree.

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The discussion reflects varying perspectives on the educational requirements for working in aerospace, with some assumptions about the relevance of different engineering disciplines and the specific interests of the original poster.

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This discussion may be useful for individuals considering careers in aerospace engineering or related fields, particularly those without a formal aeronautics education.

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Hi my name is ABD EL HAMEED,I'm an 18 year old guy from Cairo,Egypt
I registered here because I was interested in the aerospace forum here which brings me to to my question
Can I work in designing planes without studying aeronautics at Uni?
I wanted to study aeronautics here but the thing is there's only 1 University in Egypt where you can do that,sadly though I was unable to score high enough in high school to get accepted there so instead I'm now a computer science student,but I still do intend to teach myself aeronautics through the internet and by any other possible ways
So is it still possible?
Thanks in advance :)
 
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Sure you can. Aircraft have many different systems. Someone has to write the control software an logic, for example, so there are CS guys who do that. There are also many, many mechanical engineers involved in much the same role as aeronautical engineers, so you may want to consider that route. Other than that, there are a lot of electrical engineers and materials scientists working on aircraft and even a civil engineer or two.
 
boneh3ad said:
Sure you can. Aircraft have many different systems. Someone has to write the control software an logic, for example, so there are CS guys who do that. There are also many, many mechanical engineers involved in much the same role as aeronautical engineers, so you may want to consider that route. Other than that, there are a lot of electrical engineers and materials scientists working on aircraft and even a civil engineer or two.

Thanks
I also wanted to know if you may get involved in the aircraft designing process itself?
 
Like I said, that is a huge topic and no one type of engineer does it. Which part of the design process most interests you?
 
boneh3ad said:
Like I said, that is a huge topic and no one type of engineer does it. Which part of the design process most interests you?

Drawing the design of the plane itself
I know it's a bit silly since I won't have the degree in aeronautics but IG there's even a tiny little ray of hope then I won't give up...
 
Your best bet is mechanical engineering then. Just focus your electives on aerodynamics courses.
 
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boneh3ad said:
Your best bet is mechanical engineering then. Just focus your electives on aerodynamics courses.

OK thanks
 

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