Dhanraj Pandey asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 5:06 AM Can I work in aero industries as a non-US citizen? They say one has to be a US citizen to get a job in the Aero industry, So one can opt for Mech-related jobs instead and after availing green card, can one apply to Aero-industries? I am Dhanraj, going to pursue my MS in Mech and Aero and currently got admitted from UCSD and Georgia Tech, I wanted to know whether a non-US citizen can opt for Aero industries after graduating. I am more inclined to research-based projects and have already done specific projects as an intern in India at ... Answers 0
Sibina Rose asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:30 AM I'm an aeronautical engineer, searching for a job. Most of the job providers are asking for minimum of 6 months experience. I'm a fresher and I want to get recruited. How can I find a job as a fresher Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:50 PM Hi! Do you have any internship experience you can point to? As a new grad, you still might be able to do an internship to get experience. When I finished my Masters, my first job was an internship with a possibility of it being converted into a ...
Rhonda asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 10:29 AM Other than Mechanical Engineering, what other field is more related to Aerospace Engineer? Electronic Engineering, Industrial Systems, Laser & phontonics, or Computer Integrated Machining Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:38 PM Hi! Those fields are quite different from whats normally taught in an aerospace engineering program. However, you could work in the aerospace industry with a background in most of those fields including, electronics, industrial systems or manufacturing.
Sarah LeClair asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Monday, February 6, 2017 at 1:16 PM Does one's college affect their future in engineering? I adore science and research, and I aspire to be a top engineer in astrophysics/aerospace. I am quite worried about the college process though, and I would love to get advice from such a successful engineer! I hope to go to a great university that fits my needs, such as MIT or Brown, to study astrophysics. But if I am not accepted, or cannot afford the tuition, would going to a less well known/non-ivy league college hurt my chances of becoming an engineer? Are students from those colleges more ... Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 2:55 PM Hi Sarah, My apologies for the late response. I'm just seeing this now. The short answer is you'll be able to get a job as an aerospace engineer with degrees from various schools. So I wouldn't worry too much. Just try to your best to go to a school ...
Ann, St. Augustine, Florida asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 12:43 AM Did you have to prove to people that you could be an Aerospace engineer because you are a girl? Hi! I'm a 12 grade senior in high school and living on Florida's space coast all my life has me in love with NASA. I love the whole idea about space or anything that flies. It's just unreal that people are building and designing machines that fly through the air! Anyways, I'm wanting to be an Aerospace Engineer, but all the people I talk to say that I'm not smart enough or that since I'm a girl I can't do it. I'm not that great in science but I love my science classes and my math classes. I ... Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 12:43 AM Hi Ann, Awesome to hear you're interested in becoming an aerospace engineer. As for me, I was like you in that I knew I wanted to be an aerospace engineer so I focused my energy on making that happen. I grew up in a different country where people ...
Nima, San Jose, CA asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 9:39 PM strong interest in aerospace engineering Zahra, I am an international graduate student, majoring construction engineering at SJSU. I will be graduated in May 2016. I have been in US since Jan. 2015. I came to US for my masters degree in Civil Engineering, but since Oct. 2015 I am interested in Aerospace Engineering, and Space Exploration/Colonization in particular. I am spending most of my time on reading books and articles related to the recent development and technologies in this filed. I think I made my decision to devote my ... Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:47 PM Nima, I'm so sorry. I'm just seeing your question now. I'm guessing its too late to answer this. But you can apply for jobs here after you graduate and work on your student visa using OPT. It is hard to get aerospace jobs being a non-US person due to ...
Shifa asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Monday, July 27, 2015 at 4:12 PM Masters in aerospace with a B.E in electronics Assalam O Alaikum! I have very small question to ask. I am currently doing B.E in electronics and I wanted to know if it is possible for me to obtain a Masters in aerospace with a B.E in electronics? Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Monday, July 27, 2015 at 4:12 PM Walekum Assalam. I believe so. You should check with the university you're applying to but in general graduate school can be flexible. I've had classmates with civil engineering background during graduate school. You'll probably get to work on ...
Karthik, India asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11:54 PM Opportunities with an aerospace engineering degree Hello Madam. I'm Karthik from India. I have completed my B.tech in Aerospace Engineering. I have read your previous posts regarding the job scenarios in USA and the necessary restrictions of ITAR for the work permits of foreign nationals. I haven't yet applied to any grad school for my masters. I have the following queries: 1) Will it be better to apply for a Masters in Mechanical engineering with a research paper in Aerospace and then hunt for the jobs. If yes what would be the percentage and ... Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:55 PM Karthik, My apologies. I'm just seeing this question now although its 3 years later! Not sure if you still need an answer but in case you do, here are my thoughts: 1) If you're looking for work in the US, its much better to complete a Masters in the ...
Srijani, Durgapur,West Bengal,India asked Nicolette Yovanof Little, The Boeing Company Added Friday, May 22, 2015 at 2:36 AM Is it better to study aerospace engineering or aeronautical engineering? I am a class 12th student from India. I want to study aerospace engineering but I am confused really with my job scopes from here. Moreover I want to become an engineer or a scientist at NASA but I don't know how to pave the way for it. Due to very few colleges in India having this branch of engineering I am thinking whether it would be wise to study aerospace engineering or would it be better to study aeronautical engineering? I would like to have a reply at the earliest. Thank You. Answers 2 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Friday, May 22, 2015 at 2:36 AM Hi Srijani, Aerospace engineering us broader in scope than aeronautical engineering so I'd definitely recommend that. You can work in both aeronautics and astronautics fields with that degree. And India is rapidly becoming more and more involved in ...
VAISHNAVI, BANGALORE, INDIA asked Seetha Raghavan, University of Central Florida Added Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 3:40 AM I wish to get my bachelor's degree in aeronautical/aerospace engineering I wish to do my B.Tech in Aerospace /Aeronautical Engineering from SRM U, Chennai. My apprehension is a bit manifold: 1) I am a girl, and will that hamper my progress as an aeronautical engineer? 2) The scope for AE in India seems limited, considering the global recession in the field. The pay also seems lesser in comparison to other B.Tech passouts. (IT, Mech. Biotech. etc). 4) I understand that Indians (non Americans) have lesser chance of getting lucratrive jobs with Boeing, Lockheed, ... Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 3:40 AM Vaishnavi, I'm not familiar with the situation in India but I thought I'd so by to answer questions 4 and 6. Getting a Masters in the US is a good idea especially because the cost is usually covered by the university. But you're correct about it ...
Karen, CES Added Friday, April 17, 2015 at 10:45 AM Combining Art & Design in Engineering Hello, I am an Art Teacher and I am thinking of changing career paths to engineering. How can I combine my love of Art & Design to include Engineering? Environmental or Materials Engineering seems to interest me most. Any suggestions on where I may being? Thank you Answers 2 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Friday, April 17, 2015 at 10:45 AM Hi Karen, Another great option for you would be Industrial Design which combines engineering design with human factors and aesthetics to design various products - from medical devices to toys to electronics ...basically a whole host of consumer ...
Sreya, Toronto asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 7:17 PM Would a Masters significantly improve my chances to get a job? Hi, I just graduated from University of Toronto in Mechanical Engineering and I really want to get into aerospace - particularly space systems, as one of my hobbies has always been astronomy and astrophysics. But there are no jobs in that field at least in Canada and as a Canadian, I know that I can't apply for the positions in the States due to ITAR restrictions. What steps do you recommend I take, to get into the aerospace industry. Would a Masters significantly improve my chances? Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 7:17 PM Hi Sreya, My apologies for the late response. I just saw this question recently. First, congratulations on graduating! As for space systems jobs, Canada does have several companies working on space systems but it depends on your interests and ...
Tosin, Lagos Added Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM If I study mechanical engineering can I still become an aeronautical engineer? I want to become an aeronautical engineer but my mom is advising me to study mechanical engineering so as to keep my options open. So now I am wondering, if I study mechanical engineering can I still become an aeronautical engineer? Answers 2 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM The short answer is yes because in many colleges, aerospace engineering is basically a specialization of mechanical engineering. The reverse is also true however. Studying aerospace engineering doesn't lock you into only aerospace jobs...you can still ...
Lisa, Westlake Village, CA asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 9:10 PM How does a young girl get started with inventing? Hello Debbie, I have a 9 year old daughter who has had an idea for a creation for quite sometime. She continuously asks me how she can create it and make it available to other girls. I would really like for her to be able to pursue this and especially learn about the process. Do you have any recommendations on how to go about getting a prototype created? Any recommendations or good books about where to start would be fantastic! Thank you, Lisa Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 9:10 PM Hi Lisa, I saw your question and decided to stop by and try to answer. One thing is that it depends on the idea in terms of what resources ate needed to make it happen. But a great place to start would be to find a Makerspace in your area. If ...
Kim, San Diego Added Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 5:40 PM Does mechanical engineering require physical strength? I'm studying to be a mechanical engineer, but my dad keeps telling me that I'm not strong enough (I'm pretty short and small) and that I won't succeed. I tell him that mechanical engineers aren't the same as mechanics, and we have all sorts of machines to help us do things now, but he seems to think I don't know what I'm talking about. Is he right? Is there a lot of physical labor involved? Or are there certain jobs that will require different amounts? Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 5:40 PM Dear Kim, Your dad may be confusing mechanical engineers with mechanical engineering technologists. Many mechanical engineering jobs are desk jobs. Even for jobs involving experiments,you'll have technicians available to help. So definitely ...
Lauren, San Francisco, CA asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 6:36 PM How do you deal with people who don't consider you a real engineer? Hi Debbie, I'm a senior in high school this year, so I've recently been thinking a lot about what I want my major to be in college. I know that I love mechanical engineering, but I'm so incredibly interested in aesthetic design (i.e. fashion and interior design). I've always loved STEM, and I'm even a leader on my school's robotics team, but my interests are so vastly different than those of the other students on my team. My co-leaders tend to spend their time fixing up old cars, playing with ... Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 6:36 PM Lauren, I can answer the second question really quick. MechE + industrial design sounds like an excellent option for you with your artistic and scientific interests.
Huzaifa, New York Added Sunday, July 27, 2014 at 7:10 AM Getting a B.S. degree in mechanical, then becoming a certified aerospace engineer If I do a mechanical engineering major in college, can I become an aerospace engineer right out of college without doing getting a master's degree? Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Sunday, July 27, 2014 at 7:10 AM Yes since aerospace engineering is essentially a specialization of mechanical engineering. If you're still in school, perhaps taking some aerospace electives might be useful.
Fahel, Lahore Added Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 8:08 PM Should I study M.E. or aerospace engineering to become a great aeronautical engineer? My aim is to become a great aeronautical engineer so what should I study at undergraduate level? mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering? Which one will be more profitable for me? Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 8:08 PM Aeronautical or aerospace engineering is basically a specialization of mechanical engineering. So either would be fine. Mechanical engineering is a little broader in scope. But people with either degree can find work in both fields.
Rachelle, Toronto Added Monday, July 21, 2014 at 5:49 PM Pursuing mechanical engineering from another country Hi! I studied mechanical engineering in the Philippines for 3 years and was forced to transfer because our petition to become Canadian permanent residents was granted. Now, i'm confused. Should I just go back and pursue my degree in the Philippines (i'm really delayed because I left) or should I take Energy systems engineering technology at a community college? (Energy is kinda my passion so..) Some advice would be really helpful :( Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Monday, July 21, 2014 at 5:49 PM I would transfer to a Canadian university. It can sometimes be hard to get jobs in Canada with foreign degrees. Maybe you could contact some companies you're interested in and check if they'll accept a foreign degree? My guess is a Canadian degree ...
Blah, Houston Added Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 2:45 PM Aspect of engineering Tell me what about your chosen aspect of engineering makes you want to pursue it as a full time profession. Answers 2 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 2:45 PM I'm an aerospace engineer. And I chose it simply because I loved aircraft and spacecraft. My specialization I'm space systems.. Well my motivation is to help humans explore the universe. As Captain Picard would say: to go boldly where no one has ...