Aerospace engineers are required to research, design and manufacture satellites, space vehicles, aircraft, missiles, among other devices and machinery. They apply their knowledge to create sophisticated products and they may be specialised in fuel, hydraulics, engines, airframes, materials and structures, and pneumatics. They are also responsible for improving and maintaining older aircrafts across the world.

Aerospace engineers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Teaming up with other engineers.
• Designing new components.
• Producing satellites.
• Carrying out flight testing programmes.
• Writing technical reports.

• Having normal colour vision.
• Being able to work alone or with a team.
• Having IT skills.
• Being able to solve different types of problems.
• Being able to prioritise projects.
• Having math skills.
• Having knowledge of aircraft technology.
• Being able to work within budgets.
• Having understanding of engineering licence regulations.
• Having knowledge about other European languages.

People who want to be Aerospace engineers must study a degree in aeronautical engineering or aerospace engineering. Other routes for this area are having a Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma or a Foundation degree in engineering or technology plus a Bachelor degree level. Aerospace and aeronautical degree courses last three years for a BEng level and four years for a MEng. Entry requirements are three A levels/four H grades and five GCSE’s grades (A-C/1-3) including science, math or equivalent subjects.

There are some institutions such as RAeS, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and Institution of Engineering and Technology that offer scholarships for part or all degree programmes.