Aerospace engineer

Aerospace engineers design and develop aircraft, spacecraft, and their systems, working to extreme requirements for weight, performance, and safety. The work spans aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and controls — heavy on analysis and simulation but anchored by structural fatigue testing, flight-test oversight, and rigorous quality inspection.

They work for aircraft and space manufacturers, defence firms, and agencies. The role suits exacting engineers comfortable with high stakes, deep specialism, and the discipline that flight-critical work demands.