Space Engineer Career

Job Description: Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.


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Space Engineer Career

What Should I Major in to Become a Space Engineer?

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Required Education



Bachelor's Degree usually needed for this career