Armani, Hoboken AddedWednesday, February 25, 2015 at 6:45 PM I want to work on a fighter aircraft, what kind of engineering does it involve? Hello, I am a freshman in Farleigh Dickinson University aspiring to work on fighter aircraft for the U.S. government. What field of engineering should I consider? I was told mechanical engineering can relate, but than I found out that aerospace engineering is also relevant to the field. A degree in mechanical engineering seems to be offered more than aerospace. Also if I do obtain my degree in mechanical engineering is it still possible to obtain a career in which I work fighter aircraft? Related to Aeronautical/Aerospace , Internships & Jobs, Mechanical Reset Sort By Default Jenn Dandrea , The Boeing Company Answered Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 6:45 PM Hi Armani! That is really exciting that you know that you want to work on fighter jets! I work on commercial Jets. I used to be a design engineering on the 747. I've also flown as a flight test engineer on the 787. I have recently worked as a material review board engineer on the 747 airplanes as well as supporting the flightline (where airplanes get delivered to customers after they are test flown and deemed perfect by the manufacturer). I will tell you, either an areo or mechanical engineering degree will led you to aircraft design. Even electrical would too! There are a ton of electrical systems on the airplanes and we need EE as well. Same goes for Computer Science/programs as all the airplanes have very very high tech systems. Almost any engineering degree will help you work on fighter jets and commercial airplanes. One of my college was a civil engineer and he worked on structure issues. If you wanted to see what type of 'qualification' aircraft companies are looking for in an entry level engineer, you should check their websites (ie Boeing.com) and preform a search. Also, by you Jr year, you should start looking for an internship at one of the aircraft companies! Enjoy FDU while you are there and I'm looking forward to having eager engineers like yourself working in my field!