Technology & numbers
What does a
aerospace engineer do?
Designs aircraft, rockets, and satellites.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Designs parts, runs simulations, tests materials, and works with teams to make flying machines safe.
Skills to practise
Maths, physics, teamwork, patience.
How to explore this path
An engineering degree, plus projects and internships.
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School subjects & interests
Aerospace Engineer connects with Physics, Maths. You may enjoy this work if you like hands-on, with computers.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Test paper plane wings with different shapes and see which glides farthest.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Aerospace engineers design planes, rockets, and satellites.
What helps?
Liking maths, science, and building.
Learning about the path
You study engineering at college.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?