Jobs In Aerospace - Space Flight

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the central federal agency associated with U.S. space exploration. NASA conducts its work in four principal organizations, called mission directorates:

• Aeronautics pioneers and proves new flight technologies that improve our ability to explore space while also having practical applications on Earth.
• Exploration Systems develops new capabilities for affordable and sustainable human and robotic exploration.
• Science explores the Earth, moon, the other planets in our solar system, and beyond - charting the best routes of discovery while reaping the benefits of Earth and space exploration for society.
• Space Operations provides key enabling technologies for much of the rest of NASA through the space shuttle, international space station, and flight support.

Jobs In Aerospace - Going Forward

NASA's vision for future space exploration includes safely returning the space shuttle to flight, completing the International Space Station, returning astronauts to the moon, continuing exploration of Mars and the Solar System, to name a few.

Jobs In Aerospace - NASA Is Not Alone

Though the leader, NASA is not the only federal agency involved with U.S. space exploration. Others include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and National Science Foundation (NSF).

In-Demand Aerospace Jobs

This space exploration effort also relies heavily on the technological expertise and products of hundreds of U.S. businesses.

One example of in-demand jobs in this branch of aerospace: Electronics Engineers. These folks will research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use utilizing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. These jobs will also entail the design of electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

Examples of reported job titles include: Application Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Test Engineer.

There will be additional calls for qualified personnel to fill jobs ranging from Electrical Engineering Technicians to Industrial Engineering.

Source: Career Voyages (collaboration between U.S. Departments of Labor and Education)