On entering the Aerospace Industry (current student):

[Senator]

Hello everyone,

I have decided to become an Engineer specifically to work on Space Technologies. I am just about to enter my Junior year of University. I was wondering what the best path would be to become an Astronautical Engineer, as I very much want to help engineer space-craft, rovers, etc.

Path 1:
-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Path 2:
-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
-MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ASTRONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Or if there is a better path, please enlighten me! :)

I know that if I do a MechE major, I should take electives relating to materials, fluid dynamics, etc.

Thanks!

edit: I was also considering Path 2 with a minor in aerospace engineering, followed by the masters degree.

 

[R.Mesri]

Would that be an acceptable route?Yes, a minor in aerospace engineering followed by a master's degree in astronautical engineering would be an acceptable route. With this path, you'd still need to take electives in materials, fluid dynamics, and other relevant subjects, but it would give you a solid foundation of knowledge in both aerospace and astronautical engineering.