Best Part My favorite part about being an engineer is having the opportunity to learn from the people around me. There are so many talented, smart, and kind people that are willing to help you learn and grow in your career. I have found that in your career, it has been so fulfilling to find mentors who have been in my same shoes and encourage me to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Along with the great people, working on the COOLEST aircrafts and spaceships has been by far the greatest reward for working in aerospace!
Inspiration My mom is my greatest inspiration. The moment I shared my dream of becoming an engineer, she spent the whole summer exploring different museums with me to find inspiration for which discipline of engineering I was most interested in. Since I was a kid, she always encouraged me to take risks and taught me that as long as I believed in myself - the leap of faith would be worth it. She's one of the kindest, most genuine people you could ever meet and raised me to practice gratitude and perseverance.
Want to be an Engineer? Always follow your heart when it comes to choosing your career path and allow yourself to be inspired by other people around you. Remember, there was a time when we dreamed about reaching the stars too, and we decided to make our dreams a reality!