The Defence Force needs more people working in aerospace engineering. Are you ready for an out-of-this-world career?
Fascinated by how things work? Passionate about all things space?
Naturally curious and want a job that involves advanced tech but also makes a difference?
If this sounds like you then you should definitely consider aerospace engineering in the Defence Force.
It’s a super-exciting time to jump on this path. The Australian Government is investing $7 billion in Defence’s space capabilities this decade, with the aim to assure access to space, space services and geospatial information. This means there’ll be plenty of career opportunities.
You could work on new and innovative aircraft design, electrical, navigation and communication systems, software, and so much more.
The sky is NOT the limit here!
Check out three aerospace engineering roles you could score in Defence + Aerospace Engineering.
Navy Aerospace Engineer Officer
The job: You’ll get to work with and maintain Navy helicopters and sharpen your understanding of their structures, engines, aerodynamics and weapons systems. Making sure aircrew have safe and capable aircraft for operations and missions will be your number-one goal.
The perks: All of the opportunities for career progression and adventure!
Army Aerospace Software Engineer
The job: This one is all about managing software for really awesome aircraft. You’ll getto design, construct and test large-scale software systems that support helicopters like the Black Hawk, Chinook and Taipan!
You’ll love it if: You want a career that involves tech, engineering and aircraft, plus one that’ll challenge you!
Air Force Aeronautical Engineer
The job: Be at the frontline of maintaining aircraft structures, propulsion systems and related ground support systems, working atthe leading edge of aircraft technology.
You’ll love it if: You want to work on real aircraft, gain engineering and leadershipexperience and be supported by an awesome team of experts.
Aerospace Engineer, Defence Science & Technology Group
Defence careers go beyond the Australian Defence Force. You could work as an aerospace engineer for the Defence Science & Technology Group, like Harrison, who is helping design new materials and structures that can handle heat of up to 3000°C!
This post was first published in Issue 3 of Careers with STEM: Defence, and is sponsored by Defence.
