Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the potential career paths available to a student pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering, specifically in relation to weapons development. Participants explore various engineering disciplines that could complement aerospace engineering in the context of designing and developing weapons systems, including missiles and rockets.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses interest in developing weapons with an aerospace engineering degree and seeks advice on complementary degrees.
- Another participant suggests that modern weapons design requires input from multiple engineering disciplines, including chemical, electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering.
- A participant acknowledges their upcoming enrollment in aerospace engineering and considers additional degrees that may be beneficial.
- A link to a federal employment resource related to job opportunities in the field is shared.
- One participant recommends pursuing both aerospace and mechanical engineering, noting that mechanical engineering is crucial for many aspects of weapons development, unless one has a strong interest in computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that multiple engineering disciplines are relevant to weapons development, but there is no consensus on the best combination of degrees or the specific focus areas within those fields.
Contextual Notes
Participants do not specify the limitations of their suggestions or the assumptions underlying their recommendations regarding degree combinations.
Who May Find This Useful
Students considering a career in weapons development, particularly those pursuing or interested in aerospace engineering and related fields.