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I would like some good colleges for satelite engineering also can I have a job description including the salary of a satelite engineer.
jew_vulcan said:I would like some good colleges for satelite engineering also can I have a job description including the salary of a satelite engineer.
clope023 said:Top three that come to my mind are:
Cal Poly
Stanford
Michigan
Look for programs that have CubeSat (Amateur student built satellites) as research projects.
I need to rant a bit first.jew_vulcan said:I would like some good colleges for satelite engineering also can I have a job description including the salary of a satelite engineer.
jew_vulcan said:CUbesat I did just look that up and it looks fascinating. What would be the price to make a mini satelite like a cubesat. Where would you suggest I get the parts for the cube. Can I use it as a satelite.
D H said:There is no such degree as satellite engineering. The field is to specialized to merit its own degree program. What you want to study most likely is aerospace engineering, with a focus on the space side of aerospace. The top two schools in this area are Caltech and MIT. MIT is *the* top school in many technical disciplines, but not in aerospace. It's second best. That's Caltech. Caltech owns the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. There is no better playground for a budding satellite engineer than JPL. Other top-notch schools include (listed alphabetically) Berkeley, Cornell, Embry-Riddle, Georgia Tech, Princeton, Purdue, Stanford, Texas A&M, University of Illinois, University of Colorado, University of Texas, and Virginia Tech.
Muphry's law strikes again!StatGuy2000 said:I find it amusing that you went on a rant about mispelling when you typed "to" instead of the correct spelling of the word "too."
A satellite engineer designs, builds, and maintains satellites and their systems. This includes designing the spacecraft's structure, propulsion systems, communication systems, and other necessary components.
Most satellite engineers have at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related field. Some may also have a master's or doctoral degree in a specialized area such as aerospace engineering or satellite systems engineering.
A strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and engineering principles is essential for a career as a satellite engineer. Other important skills include problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of satellite technology and systems.
Satellite engineers can work in a variety of industries and organizations, including government agencies, aerospace companies, telecommunications companies, and research institutions. They may also work for satellite manufacturers or for companies that use satellite technology in their products or services.
The demand for satellite engineers is expected to grow in the coming years, as the use of satellite technology continues to expand in various industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 6% growth in employment for aerospace engineers, which includes satellite engineers, between 2018 and 2028.