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Damien
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Has anyone completed or heard of the "Space Engineering" program at York University?
I am considering this program, (https://lassonde.yorku.ca/academics/space-engineering) and I am wondering what kind of job outcomes or outlook it has.
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Teklemuz Ayenew Tesfay
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Yes, I have familiarity with space engineering. A space engineering degree is an exciting and rewarding field with a wide range of career opportunities. Success in this field requires building a strong technical foundation in areas such as spacecraft systems, propulsion, guidance, navigation and control, structures, thermal systems, and avionics, while also gaining practical experience through internships at space agencies, aerospace companies, or satellite startups. Hands-on projects like CubeSats, small rockets, or lab testing help develop skills that employers highly value, and participating in competitions, hackathons, and aerospace industry challenges sharpens problem-solving, teamwork, and project management abilities while exposing you to real-world engineering problems.
Proficiency in software such as MATLAB, Simulink, SolidWorks, CATIA, and programming languages like Python or C/C++, along with familiarity with mission analysis tools and satellite data processing, is essential. Equally important are soft skills, including critical thinking, creative problem-solving, effective communication, collaboration across disciplines, leadership, adaptability, attention to detail, and resilience, as well as networking with industry professionals through LinkedIn, conferences, and professional organizations. Staying informed about trends like commercial space, satellite constellations, reusable launch vehicles, and space sustainability is also key to remaining competitive in this evolving field.
With a space engineering degree, you can pursue careers as a spacecraft or satellite systems engineer, propulsion engineer, guidance, navigation and control engineer, structures and materials engineer, avionics systems engineer, thermal systems engineer, mission operations specialist, satellite communications or ground control systems engineer, or researcher. By focusing on a specialization, continuously developing technical and soft skills, and gaining hands-on experience, a space engineering degree provides a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling career in the space industry.
Proficiency in software such as MATLAB, Simulink, SolidWorks, CATIA, and programming languages like Python or C/C++, along with familiarity with mission analysis tools and satellite data processing, is essential. Equally important are soft skills, including critical thinking, creative problem-solving, effective communication, collaboration across disciplines, leadership, adaptability, attention to detail, and resilience, as well as networking with industry professionals through LinkedIn, conferences, and professional organizations. Staying informed about trends like commercial space, satellite constellations, reusable launch vehicles, and space sustainability is also key to remaining competitive in this evolving field.
With a space engineering degree, you can pursue careers as a spacecraft or satellite systems engineer, propulsion engineer, guidance, navigation and control engineer, structures and materials engineer, avionics systems engineer, thermal systems engineer, mission operations specialist, satellite communications or ground control systems engineer, or researcher. By focusing on a specialization, continuously developing technical and soft skills, and gaining hands-on experience, a space engineering degree provides a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling career in the space industry.