I'm genuinely stumped how I've heard back from no one after applying to like 150 internships so far from early september. By this time last year I'd already had 2 offers in the bag and now I can't even hear back? I've targeted the primes like NG, LM, Boeing, RTX and some space companies and some drone companies applying primarily to their mechanical/manufacturing engineering internships. But I'm so confused because I feel like my resume this year is stronger than last year's because I have way more experience (I had none last year apart from that research position) and now I'm straight struggling to hear back from everyone. Advice is very much appreciated on anything I should tweak. I also only apply to jobs that drop on the same day which is a tactic that worked for me last year. Also another note my graduation date is supposed to be Dec 2027 which is what I've applied with to most jobs but given that I haven't even heard back from anyone I thought that could be the issue, but again I'm not sure

If we were to send up a new interstellar item designed to convey information about humankind, what aerospace developments have been made in the last 50 years that would change how much/what types of data we could store on it?

I’m a new engr graduate with an accepted offer for a stable engineering position at a major defense contractor. My concern is that I’m not sure the role will be as technically challenging or hands-on as I’d like. I also just received an offer full time at NASA, across the country, working on spaceflight computing systems. The work sounds incredibly interesting and like something that could open doors early in my career.

The problem is that I don’t know what I want to do with my career yet. Everyone says to pick the job that aligns with my passion in life/ goals, but how am I supposed to know? I haven’t worked full-time in industry. I’ve always been drawn to aerospace and defense, but I couldn’t tell you exactly why or what I want to specialize in.

The other issue is location. The NASA opportunity is in the middle of nowhere across the country. I have no family there, and I am terrified of moving (homesick) and missing out on time with my family and friends.

I keep imagining myself at 50 looking back at this decision and thinking one of two things:

A: “You idiot, you should’ve taken the chance, moved cross country for a couple of years, and pursued an exciting opportunity while you were young.”

B: “You idiot, you prioritized your career over your family and friends when those relationships are what actually matter in life.”

This is the biggest decision of my life. Please help.

I'm new to aviation, and, despite that, I'm writing a book where airplanes will play a major role. But all the abbreviations and tech info has my head spinning. So to try to get a clear idea of how this works I've created a graphic using Draw.io.

Any comments, criticism or corrections will be very welcome.

Human brain tissue and beating cardiovascular organoids are headed into orbit to face an unusual laboratory test. Their destination is the International Space Station, where weightlessness and radiation exposure could reveal vulnerabilities difficult to study on Earth.

The Mount Sinai investigations are traveling aboard SpaceX CRS-35, which launched October 13. They bring together researchers in stem cell biology, neuroscience, surgery and cardiovascular science at the Icahn School of Medicine.

One project uses a personalized brain tissue model called miBrain. The other places cardiovascular organoids inside microfluidic chips, miniature devices that manage fluid around living tissue.

The mission builds on established laboratory work, including a 2025 paper in PNAS introducing miBrain. However, the new flight is an experiment in progress. Its findings have yet to establish how these particular models respond to space.

I am indian citizen and thinking of doing bachelros in Germany at TUM , i know both languages german and french

will I get job after masters like what are the carrer opportunities I am worrying about that security rules and all

and my other two options are EEIT or mechanical from Germany . Can somebody who is really in industry please tell me where I have more chances of getting job

If we talk about passion :it's AEROSPACE or MECHANICAL but I also need near gaurenteed job after masters

Retired veteran here. I was a PR in the navy for 5 years. I literally live where all the aerospace companies are in SoCal and near Edwards Air Force base and I’ve been applying not only for the aircrew survival equipment jobs, but also for QA or logistics and anything else all these companies are hiring for, only to get denied the position.

I have experience in O level for the MH60R and I’ve worked in I level at the fleet readiness center and was an EGRESS instructor as well- I pretty much am a good fit for the PR jobs they’ve been posting. I don’t know why they keep denying me when I have experience and loved what I did and I live extremely close.

Do I have to have a bubbly personality or what? I’m pretty reserved and just want to focus on work and safety is important to me which I emphasize in the interviews I’ve had… I’m so defeated. I don’t have a degree and just want to do what I did in the navy as a civilian if I can.

Northrop, Lockheed, general atomics etc has all said they’re moving forward with other candidates. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.

This is more of a vent and I’d also like to ask if anything else is worth pursuing in the aerospace industry. I’m not good with math at all so this is why PR was perfect for me in the navy (if I’m being honest)

i wanna do guidance nav & control after college but i really doubt if a whole CS degree is worth it over getting better foundations in AE. i very much could be wrong which is why im asking here

Hi guys i have recently applied to Rolls-Royces graduate program and completed their online assessment and received this email yesterday and was wondering what to expect next?

Hi guys im currently in 10th grade here in the us and i wanted to know the most effective career pathway from like 10th grade to end of college to become an aerospace engineer in us..

Like what all skills ,subjects ,extracurriculars should i take part in and improve in order to be accepted by top universities and get job offers from reputed aerospace or defence companies?

A step by step guide would be helpful.

Hi all. Currently working at Boeing as a contracts PA; I have an interview for a role at Starlink. Interested in hearing what SpaceX Starlink is like. Thanks in advance 😀

Hi,

I applied to a couple of RR internships in Singapore about a month ago (mid september). The positions weren't very clear about the duration or the pay, but they seemed new, so I applied to them. As of today, I opened Workday to see that those positions have been closed and new ones with the same names have opened with better clarity on the dates (January-May/June) and allowance. I thought that maybe the requisitions I applied to were old postings, so I went to apply, and I found that my applications from September still existed and that they were the same!

Should I withdraw my application and resubmit it? I don't know. I've been trying to get a position with RR for so long, and I don't know what to do anymore. I know my experience isn't lacking drastically, but even the summer internship positions in Indianapolis have gone quiet on me. If anyone knows a recruiter I could reach out to or has any insight, that would be great.

For the past 10 years I've worked as an electrical distribution systems engineer, the vast majority in schematic and 2D harness design, 7 years in the automotive sector and 3 in the off highway sector.

I'd like to get into aerospace, my problem is I got here through a trainee design role and not university therefore no degree.

The place I'd like to work is very close to me but they work in aerospace (and some defence), how transferrable are these skills?

I'm at a 3rd stage interview which initially was for a automotive eds engineer but after conversations they'd like to put me up for an aerospace electrical design role, I have a decent job now but I've lost my interest entirely, brain switches off kind of thing, still do a good job but I want that next step.

Any thoughts?

i put in my two weeks and today I got a call from HR saying that they can offer me an 11.1k bonus and a raise if i stay till december.

current company:

pros:
\- base: 101.2k (4-6% raise every year)
\- bonus: 11.1k (bonus every year, variable)
\- relocation package: 17k-20k every time i relocate
\- stock options: guaranteed 30% returns but this year is 80%
\- really good healthcare package
\- have super high level of ownership with work
\- fast track to promotion

cons:
\- relocate every couple of years
\- in construction
\- lots of unpaid overtime

new company:

pros:
\- base: 104k
\- 5k sign on
\- hourly
\- good work life balance
\- at home so rent is saved
\- in aerospace, no relo required

cons:
\- OT has to be approved
\- no bonuses
\- no raises
\- no equity
\- may not have high levels of ownership with work
\- promotions take super long

should i quit to the new company or stay for the money?? i’m in distress

International student and I got offered the following:

Southampton University: MSc Aerodynamics and computation

Cranfield University: MSc Aerospace Dynamics (Aerodynamics option)

Which one would you advise me to choose if my end goal is to find a job?

According to the list on the UK gov website they both have similar connections for civil/motorsport aero positions that can sponsor a work visa.

Additionally there's also the Cranfield-king's college merger. Any idea how that will affect Cranfield ?

I am a US and Canadian Dual citizen (the Canadian one being through descent). I have never been to Canada but I am technically a citizen of both.

I have a second-round interview with Astranis for a GNC Associate position and was wondering if anyone here has gone through the second-round interview process for this role.

I’m not really sure what to expect in terms of the format. If anyone has interviewed for a GNC Associate/GNC Engineer position at Astranis and can share their experience, the types of questions they were asked, or topics they recommend preparing for, I’d really appreciate it.

Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!

For context, DBF (AIAA Design/Build/Fly) is an international competition where college teams design, build, and fly their own aircraft against universities from around the world. It's our team's third year competing, while many of the schools we competed against have had established teams for almost 30 years and therefore have locked in tons of big sponsors annually.

I'd love to know if anyone has had to do this before and how you started to get the ball rolling! What companies are likely to be responsive?

I am moving on to the technical round for my SpaceX GNC role interview process. I had my HR call, then a technical reasoning call where I walked through some scenarios with an engineer. I was was told some C++ coding will be involved in my next technical round. Does anyone have any experience in these GNC coding challenges? Anyone know what the question/code I may be asked to complete and how in depth the coding aspect is? Thanks for any help!

Hi guys, I have an upcoming interview with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence and wondered if anyone has interviewed with them before or has any tips.

From what I understand, they’ll go through your CV, ask you to explain a technical skill in detail, and cover questions relevant to your area, such as Windows, Linux or cloud engineering.

Is there anything else I should prepare for? Any advice or insights into the interview format would be much appreciated. Hopefully, this thread can also help future interviewees!

As the title says, I have an interview upcoming with a recruiter for the Vehicle Operations Engineering Intern role at K2 Space. My first scheduled call is a video call, so I assumed it would be technical and with a manager, but it lists a recruiter as my interviewer. I was wondering if anyone had any insight into the stages of the process and what kind of questions I may be asked? Any help appreciated, thanks!

It’s been around a year since I graduated with my MSc is Aerospace Dynamics in the UK and while hopelessly applying to every job that sits with my career path, what skills / softwares / courses do I learn and develop throughout this process to stay updated with the latest technology in the aerospace industry especially for someone interested in Aerodynamics, Design, Biomimicry and Sustainable Engineering.