Aerospace Engineer

An Aerospace Engineer designs things that fly, like airplanes, helicopters, rockets and satellites. Other engineers might plan bridges or fix machines, but this kind studies how air moves around a wing and how to make something light yet strong. On a regular day, they draw shapes on a computer, test small models in a wind tunnel (a big tube with fast-moving air), and talk with teammates. For example, they might change the curve of a wing so a plane glides smoothly.

Their work helps you visit grandparents in another city, or wave at a plane overhead. Satellites they help design send pictures of clouds, so people know when to pack an umbrella. They check every small part again and again, so each flight is smooth and safe for everyone on board.