Please tell me what is the process of accelerating a satellite in case of launching it into orbit? What kind of fuel used there, that made satellite to achieve enormous speed? And it claim a lot of energy, right?

Hello all,

Over a year ago I had applied to Parker Aerospace for an embedded software developer position. I didn't hear anything back (and forgot I even applied tbh) until a couple weeks ago. Someone reached out to me personally and asked me if I was still interested in an opportunity and if I was, to fill out an application they sent.

I said I was hired at a different company but was still interested (Parker is based in my home state and I would like to move back there). Ever since then, I haven't heard anything. I'm curious to see how long people usually wait for this company. My lease ends in October so if I'm going to be moving I need to know before my new lease kicks in.

I'm already employed so I'm not desperate but mostly just curious to see how long others have waited. Even if I do hear back, are they a good company to work for? Thanks!

I’m an aerospace engineering student torn between specialising more heavily in GNC/controls or propulsion.

I’m genuinely interested in both, so I’m particularly interested in the career differences rather than just “pick whichever you enjoy more.”

For people who work in either field:

• How do GNC and propulsion compare in terms of job opportunities and long-term career growth?
• Does GNC face significantly more competition from EE/ME/CS/robotics graduates?
• How difficult is it to become genuinely specialised/valuable in GNC compared with propulsion?
• Which background gives better opportunities to eventually move into systems engineering, technical leadership, or Chief Engineer-type roles?
• How transferable are GNC skills into robotics/autonomy or other industries?
• For anyone who has founded or worked at a startup, does GNC lend itself better to entrepreneurship because products can range from software/algorithms to integrated hardware, whereas propulsion is generally more hardware/manufacturing intensive?
• How do compensation and senior technical ceilings compare?

I’d especially appreciate perspectives from people who have actually worked in GNC, propulsion, flight sciences, or adjacent roles.

Hey all, I'm a backend developer with 6+ years of experience, originally from an Electronics Engineering background. Lately I've become really drawn to the defence and aerospace industry and want to pivot my career in that direction — specifically at startups rather than large defence PSUs/primes. For those who've made a similar transition (or work in the space): What skills/domains should I focus on given my backend + electronics background? Are there specific defence/aerospace tech startups known for hiring software folks with a non-aerospace background? Any certifications, projects, or communities worth getting into to build credibility in this space? How hard is the ITAR/security clearance angle for someone coming from a pure software role? Would appreciate any advice, roadmaps, or personal experiences. Thanks in advance!

Hello, I am a high-school senior.

I am a national merit semi-finalist. I am interested in aerospace engineering due to a long standing obsession with aviation and space-travel. However, I have heard that an aerospace major can be a bit of a gamble as some employers see it as specialized, making it harder to find a job when the aerospace market is in downturn.

I am not 100% sure what engineering discipline I would enjoy actually doing day to day. I want to be passionate and engaged by what I build and learn.

Where should I go?:

Uni of Alabama in Tuscaloosa--Full Ride 5 Years (Applies to Masters): Pros are that it is close to Huntsville, and that I would be able to graduate in five years with a masters as well, debt free. They offer Aerospace, EE, and ME.

Texas Tech--Full Ride 4 Years: Pros are that it has a very good EE program with high starting salaries, and that one can do Mech E with aerospace concentration. Cons are the relatively isolated location, and i'm not sure how good it is for AE.

UT Dallas Full--Full Ride 4 Years: Pros are that I have heard it has a good EE program, and that it pays for food. I also have some family there. Cons are that it does not have a dedicated AE major, only Mech E or EE.

Texas A&M--10.5k per Year, 22k per year remaining: Pros are that it is top tier for AE, EE, and ME, and that I get to gain admission directly into my major. Cons are that it is still very expensive, and I will take on debt as my family is not going to support me for college.

Oklahoma University--Full Tuition over 5 years, 77k total remaining: Pros are that it has an AE major, and ive heard there are opportunities at local defense contractors. It would cover masters tuition. Cons are that it does not cover everything, meaning debt, and that it is in a semi-rural location.

Of course, these opportunities are contingent on me actually getting into the school first, when I would then rank it with the national merit scholarship corporation. My goals are to 1: have a stimulating job that interests me and 2: have a good salary that allows me to save for retirement. I would be OK with living in a suburban/rural area, in fact I would prefer this to living in a dense city.

Anyone with more experience and knowledge please feel free to let my know your opinions. How much does prestige factor in to salary and job offers?

Actualmente estoy estudiando ingeniería en sistemas, porque la universidad que me podía permitir hace un año no tenía la carrera que quiero, Pero lo hice para luego homologar puesto que trabajo y estudio al mismo tiempo y esta universidad me da la flexibilidad para hacerlo sin problema, ahora bueno, siempre me ha gustado la matemática y la física, y, mi enfoque de un sueño a futuro está relacionado con el espacio, nada más me apasiona, peeero, vivo en Colombia y eso puede limitarme, siempre quise trabajar para alguna agencia espacial y/o también estudiar astrofísica porque me encanta, debería dejar la ing. Sistemas y seguir mi sueño aunque la posibilidad de lograrlo sea mínima? Cabe resaltar que en octubre presento mi prueba de admisión para la otra uni.

This is particularly in software engineering.

Hey everybody, first-time poster on Reddit, so don't cook me too bad lol.

I've got an interview coming up with The Aerospace Corporation for a technical systems analyst position supporting space/mission processing.

I was wondering if anyone here has interviewed for a similar technical position with Aerospace, or just has general insight into their interview process.

I've researched the company pretty heavily and have a good idea of what they do and their role as an FFRDC. They seem like a really solid organization. I just haven't been able to find much from people who have interviewed for this type of position.

For anyone who's been through the process, what was the interview like? Was it mostly a discussion of your technical background and experience, or were there more formal technical/coding assessments involved?

Any general tips or insight would be appreciated. Thanks!

I have taken the A-levels Biology, Chemistry, and Maths, and have strong predicted grades in all three. From what I can see on most of the aerospace degree apprenticeship requirements, most of them say that A-level Maths is the only required A-level. However, as physics is so important for aerospace engineering, would this put me at a major disadvantage when applying to apprenticeships like Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GKN Aerospace, etc.? Could someone confirm if they have been accepted into an aerospace degree apprenticeship without taking A-level Physics, and whether it is common to apply without physics? Thank you!

i got an interview from a mid-sized aerospace company and my recruiter never followed up.

i checked his linkedin and they’ve been posting about finding other jobs and trying to look for other companies to work for.

has anyone been through this before? what do i do?

what is the general vibe/process of the interview like for non engineering roles? Also I didn't have any screening interviews, just the 1 hour one. Is this generally the case?

I want to make the club more than just talks, workshops, and events. My goal is to have students actually design, build, test, and document real projects that can help us develop skills relevant to the growing Indian space and aerospace industry.

I’d especially appreciate suggestions for projects that are realistic for a college club in India, considering limited budget and student experience.

Also, if you work in the aerospace/space industry:

What projects would make you look at a fresher's resume and think, "This person actually knows how to build aerospace systems"?

Hello everyone,

It was recommended to me by a close friend that I reach out on here and seek any sort of advice/help from people who have been through the BAE hiring process or currently working there now since I've heard that some people do get jobs through random referrals.

For context, I applied to a Graduate Software Engineering role at the Salmesbury site back in May and so far completed 2 stages out of 3 for the interview process, currently waiting for a response (it has been around 1 month and a half). I'm just curious if anyone knows what the final stage interview process is like for a position similar or adjacent to this one and what I should expect.

Thank you

I am building a team for the ESA ISAM Innovation Sprint and need 3-4 people.

ESA opened an OSIP campaign on In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing.

Winners get a fully funded Cooperative Agreement for 6 months.
The sprint itself is 5 days at ESTEC in Noordwijk, end of November.

Deadline to apply: 14 September. Yes, that's soon.

I have a concept for one of the use cases, a working financial model, and two people already on board.

What's missing:

Launcher / upper stage engineer.
Someone who knows residual propellant, passivation, stage design.

Propulsion or fluid transfer engineer.
Refueling mechanics, interfaces.

Someone from the demand side.
Satellite operator, space insurer, or space economist.

Space law.
Outer Space Treaty Art. VIII, Liability Convention. Advisor role is fine here.

Two ways to join:

Core team.
You co-author the submission, come to ESTEC in November, and get a share of the agreement if we win.

Advisor.
A few hours of review before 14 September, your name in the proposal, no travel.

Requirements: you're a national of an ESA Member State or resident in one, you're not already on another team in this campaign, and you can sign a short NDA.

Being upfront: no pay before the win, and travel to ESTEC is self-funded. If we win, that changes.

Interested? Reply here or DM me. I'll send a 5 minute screening form and we take it from there.

I’m hoping some aerospace engineers or people working in the industry might be able to give some advice. My boyfriend has an HNC, HND and an Honours degree in Aerospace Engineering and currently doing a masters in software Engineering but he’s really struggling to get his foot in the door. A lot of the jobs he’s applying for ask for previous experience, but obviously he can’t get that experience without someone giving him the opportunity in the first place!

For those of you already working in aerospace/aviation engineering, how did you get your first job? Are there any particular things he could be doing to make himself more employable, specific companies or types of roles he should be looking at, or additional courses or qualifications that would actually be worthwhile? He’s happy to start at entry level and work his way up. he just needs that first opportunity. Any advice, even if it seems obvious, would be massively appreciated!

I have an upcoming interview with Astranis. Its the first interview but its with someone who has the same job title as the job posting (not an HR screening call I guess?) This is for a CAD engineer role. I have very little aerospace experience but I have a lot of CAD and 3d modeling experience from work and personal projects. For background, I have a Biomedical engineering degree (Kinda cooked I know). Any advice to prep for this interview?

i am currently a student of class 10th, and im really intrigued by aerospace engineering and i have always wanted to pursue that, but recently i have dug around and found out that lots of companies, when hiring, give higher preference to mechies rather than aerospace people, this has put me in a dillema. should i opt for mechanical engineering and then later get a masters in aerospace engineering or should i get a bachelors in aerospace and then later get a masters in aeronautical, because ultimately i want to get in the aviation field, please help.

my_qualifications: 10th grade

There’s a really interesting small family owned Aerosystems company near me. All my efforts to contact them seeing if they needed engineers went unanswered (I’ve called their main office a couple times and messaged a few of them on LinkedIn). Do I take the hint and move on or should I go to their office in person?

Hey y’all! I have an interview coming up this next coming week for Program Finance Level 3- can anyone give me tips on what to prepare for? Any topics were asked? Technical? Behavioral? Any tips will be great!

I applied to this job 3 weeks ago and just received my offer as a level 3 aircraft maintenance tech at 22 years old. The Air Force helped a lot haha!