Then he is a poor engineer. The goal is to not beak what you build. I use math just about every day. Some the long winded stuff and some not.
I am an engineer, Mechanical PE in two states.
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Then he is a poor engineer. The goal is to not beak what you build. I use math just about every day. Some the long winded stuff and some not.
I am an engineer, Mechanical PE in two states.
To the OP. My brother is a EE. He does not design components, he puts control systems together for the oil and gas industry. He likes what he does.
If you think some form of engineering is what you want to study math and science are good subjects to study in high school. Weather or not you will use calculus after graduation depends on the field you enter. You will need to get through the classes in college. Being able to function with out the use of high end design tools can be a great asset. I have designed things in the filed with the most basic of design tools (note pad, calculator and scale).
If you think some form of engineering is what you want to study math and science are good subjects to study in high school. Weather or not you will use calculus after graduation depends on the field you enter. You will need to get through the classes in college. Being able to function with out the use of high end design tools can be a great asset. I have designed things in the filed with the most basic of design tools (note pad, calculator and scale).
Check out www.Raytheon.com/IDS.
Been there for 20 years worked other places for 20 years before that. An awesome place to work. We start young engineers out of school around 85K.
We build electronics for the military....the ones out there protecting us. Don't see that as politics...see it as gratitude.
If you ever want to take electrical engineering to its insane max limits, get involved in the development of a phased array radar.
It's linear systems, RF engineering, Mechanical engineering, computer engineering/software development, civil engineering (for the big ones), signal processing, control systems, material science, industrial engineering.
There is n o t h i n g like it. Been doing it in an engineering or management capacity for about 30 years.
Guess how I got into it? I played bass in a high school garage band.....yeah, I was the guy who took care of the electronics.
Now I play bass for an employee band (called X-Band for obvious reasons to a radar engineer) that does gigs for new employees, summer time picnic events, charitable events etc.
Not too far away from retirement is why I took up the bass again after so many years. Plan to have that be a permanent part of my future.
Being an engineer means you think like an engineer. You think in mathematical terms whether you bend integrals or not. Most concepts are firmly grounded in physics and math.
This is such a big and complex technolgy business that it is like one long rocket ride. No two days are alike. We have a work environment that encourages job rotation so if u r bored, it's 'cause you choose to be.
There will be no more solid or stable tech job other than perhaps biotech or medical fields.
Go for it. You'll be glad you did.
PM me if u have questions.
This is awesome!
After doing more research, I really think Aerospace engineering is for me. I'd love to design aircraft and missles for the Military. Time for some more research.....
This is awesome!
After doing more research, I really think Aerospace engineering is for me. I'd love to design aircraft and missles for the Military. Time for some more research.....
Im studying Civil Engineering, Aerospace is what I really want to do, but Civil presents a hell of a lot more jobs at the moment in my opinion.
The reason I have chosen civil over aerospace?
Civil engineering will get me a job much easier than aerospace, especially in Australia, at the moment it is more convienient for me to do civil engineering as i don't even have to move out of home, and the best part is that since most engineering degrees cross over, often to a very large extent, if i decide that i want to do aerospace in the future all i have to do is spend an extra 18 months studying to get 2 degrees instead of one
This is awesome!
After doing more research, I really think Aerospace engineering is for me. I'd love to design aircraft and missles for the Military. Time for some more research.....
Military engineering is always a sure thing, you just have to work hard and you will probably have a GOOD job for the rest of your life.
Locally we have DRS (Optical, Tactical and RSTA), you always read about layoffs in the papers, I recently met a few of their engineers at a local Chamber of Commerce meeting and they were pretty much saying that Engineers do not usually get the knife in those situations, one of them had been working there for over 30 years.
One thing I can tell you as a manager in a Aerospace & Defense Company is that the outlook for people with degrees in Engineering is a very long term downward trend. We are concerned about being able to hire anywhere near the number of engineers and scientist for running the business. Tons of Baby Boomers are on the verge of checking out for retirement.
In our community events, we sponsor themes of math & science education, like First Robotics and MathMovesU because we want to be able to influence the next gen kids to step up and consider careers in math & science. As a country we are rapidly falling off the map.
Long & short of this, following predictable supply and demand, engineering jobs are going to be plentiful and well paying for the long haul.
Layoffs tend to be episodic and driven by big political or societal trends, but the worst impact is changing jobs...not so much not being able to find one.
Geographically, there may be mismatches between engineering work and available people. I'm from Pittsburgh originally and really had to go elsewhere to find good career options back in the 70's (a tough time for engineers).
The only thing that is more universally good for one's employment is a higher skill end job in biotech or health-related professions: MD, nurse practitioner, PA, Physical therapist, etc. Every town and city needs them at levels that are under-met.
In our community events, we sponsor themes of math & science education, like First Robotics and MathMovesU because we want to be able to influence the next gen kids to step up and consider careers in math & science. As a country we are rapidly falling off the map.
Long & short of this, following predictable supply and demand, engineering jobs are going to be plentiful and well paying for the long haul.
Layoffs tend to be episodic and driven by big political or societal trends, but the worst impact is changing jobs...not so much not being able to find one.
Geographically, there may be mismatches between engineering work and available people. I'm from Pittsburgh originally and really had to go elsewhere to find good career options back in the 70's (a tough time for engineers).
The only thing that is more universally good for one's employment is a higher skill end job in biotech or health-related professions: MD, nurse practitioner, PA, Physical therapist, etc. Every town and city needs them at levels that are under-met.
One of these things is not like the other... One of these things just doesn't belong!
I found out the weirdest thing last night.
So apparently one of my friend's Dad is an aerospace engineer. The exact thing I've been wanting to do. Also, I found out there is a company not even 5 minutes away from my house that hired him and all they do is design aircraft for the military.
Is it luck? No. It is destiny.
So apparently one of my friend's Dad is an aerospace engineer. The exact thing I've been wanting to do. Also, I found out there is a company not even 5 minutes away from my house that hired him and all they do is design aircraft for the military.
Is it luck? No. It is destiny.
if you study engineering then you can really make yourself a headphone amp from this gibberish!
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Im studying Civil Engineering, Aerospace is what I really want to do, but Civil presents a hell of a lot more jobs at the moment in my opinion.
The reason I have chosen civil over aerospace?
Civil engineering will get me a job much easier than aerospace, especially in Australia, at the moment it is more convienient for me to do civil engineering as i don't even have to move out of home, and the best part is that since most engineering degrees cross over, often to a very large extent, if i decide that i want to do aerospace in the future all i have to do is spend an extra 18 months studying to get 2 degrees instead of one
Civil Engineering = bridges, roads, dams (like the Hoover), etc.
Aerospace = planes, rockets, cars, bikes (motor and pedal), etc.
I myself study Mechanical Engineering which is: planes, cars, bikes, cranes, watches, robots, oil platforms, engines, any type of machine basically.
WOW! Another score for me!
I was talking to one of my best friends today about what we wanted to do after college. Turns out, the aerospace engineering building 5 minutes from my house is also owned by my best friends uncle.
So, if I get my good education and he remains the owner, I hopefully will have a good chance working there now.
I was talking to one of my best friends today about what we wanted to do after college. Turns out, the aerospace engineering building 5 minutes from my house is also owned by my best friends uncle.
So, if I get my good education and he remains the owner, I hopefully will have a good chance working there now.
Ask him about doing some work experience, you'll learn a lot even if you just making coffee and vacuuming.
Its a great opportunity, like I said, ask to do some work experience and then look at getting him to employ you part time as you study.
Hopefully it all works out for you, im jealous
Where I am wanting to go to college, Purdue University, is not near home, so I wouldn't be able to work while I studied.
Is there a college near where you live? Because if you could arrange something like that it would certainly be worthwhile imo.
He might not be up for it, but if you happen to be in the right place at the right time it could work out very well for you.
