The discussion provides an in-depth look at the daily life of aerospace engineers, highlighting the work environment, responsibilities, and career prospects. Participants describe a typical day involving meetings, project updates, and collaboration with colleagues, emphasizing that the role is less about continuous calculations and more about communication and project management. The conversation also addresses educational pathways, including the possibility of specializing in aerospace or space engineering, and the importance of internships and networking for career advancement.
PREREQUISITESHigh school students interested in pursuing aerospace engineering, current engineering students seeking career guidance, and professionals looking to understand the aerospace industry landscape.
Cyrus said:By digital design, do you mean digital controllers? Z-transforms and the like?
Maxwell said:Yeah, I do mean something like that. Designing a digital system (to be put into a larger system) to specs and implementing it on a microcontroller, FPGA, etc. So that could involve a Z-Transform, but that would just be a small part in the processing chain. I wouldn't be taking Z-Transforms, I'd be implementing code onto some sort of chip that would calculate the transform.
mshinavar said:from what i have come to see, there is no logical reason to be an engineer. there are a lot easier jobs that pay a lot more with a lot less schooling.