Career questions tagged avionics
What do aerospace engineers actually do day-to-day?
I’m trying to understand the real scope of aerospace engineering beyond the basic “design airplanes and rockets” explanation. From what I’ve read, it seems like the field covers a lot—things like aerodynamics, propulsion, structural design, simulation, and testing—but I’m not sure what a typical workday actually looks like in practice. For anyone working in or studying the field: what do aerospace engineer do on a regular basis, and how much of it is hands-on vs computer-based work? I also came across this overview that explains the different areas pretty clearly: https://hydrasearch.com/what-do-aerospace-engineers-do/ Would appreciate real-world insights from students or professionals.
Useful Skills for EE?
Next year I’m starting out as an EE major in college, but I find myself fidgeting at home wondering if I’m doing all I can to prepare myself. What are some skills that I can begin teaching myself to better prepare myself for going into electrical engineering? Some friends suggested coding, while others said to skip coding and learn 3D modeling. All of my friends have different answers, and they always start to bicker when I bring it up. My dream job is working on plane electrics systems if that helps narrow it down.