Bachelor (Honours)
Aerospace Systems Engineering involves a systems approach to the design, efficient operation and modification of high-tech devices for the aeronautical and defence industries. A key challenge for the development of aerospace systems is the need to be as light-weight as possible, yet highly reliable.
What is Aerospace Systems Engineering? Aerospace systems engineers need to understand and control the response of aerospace systems to complex interactions between sensors, controllers, actuators and other subsystems to ensure trouble-free, safe and efficient operations. Aerospace systems engineering principles deal with the complementary design of aircraft, their subsystems and other support systems to ensure they work in unison, without conflict and to ensure the high levels of reliability required in aerospace operations.
Become job-ready through four professional practice courses and build critical technical engineering skills in:
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Aerospace engineers are typically employed by national and international airlines, aircraft design and manufacturing companies, airworthiness organisations and the Australian Defence Force.
They work on the design, manufacture, performance monitoring, regulation, testing, repair, maintenance and upgrading of aircraft and their systems. They can work in research and develop new technologies for aviation, defence systems and space exploration. They may also be involved with procurement, regulation, safety, and certification.
University of Newcastle Aerospace Systems Engineering graduates will also be well equipped to take up opportunities in systems engineering, mechanical and mechatronics engineering in other industries.
Typical positions include:
Various positions within aircraft design and manufacturing companies, Australian and international airlines, airworthiness organisations and the Australian Defence Force.