2007-10-06 09:13:58 · 5 answers · asked by CSSM girl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The best thing is to get a college degree in Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical engineering. Science degree in chemistry, physics, and computer science would work too.
aviophage has the complete list but it would be hard to get your foot in the door with some of those. For example, managers are usually promoted from the senior engineers, not hired from business school. There are business majors and accountants working on the space program but they aren't really rocket scientists.
2007-10-06 13:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The expression "rocket scientist" is just popular slang, and does not really refer to any occupational category. You will not find job advertisements for "rocket scientist" anywhere.
There are numerous branches of science and engineering that would allow you to become involved--if you qualify--to work in the aerospace industry.
Work in rocketry and space exploration is done by...
Chemical engineers
Electrical engineers
Mechanical engineers
Structural engineers
Software engineers
Aeronautical engineers
Pilots
Fitness trainers
Truck drivers
Cooks
Custodians
Electricians
Mechanics
Concrete workers
Steel workers
Sheet metal workers
Pipefitters
Carpenters
Managers
Accountants
Programmers
Psychologists
Medical Doctors
Nurses
Medical Technicians
Law officers
Photographers
Chemists
Biologists
Physicists
Teachers
Writers
Astrophysicists
Astronomers
...in other words, just about anything you want to be. If you want to work in the space industry, just make sure you don't get in trouble (like drugs or petty crime) and you make the very best possible grades in everything you study.
Good luck!
2007-10-06 18:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by aviophage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what type of work you want to do. I've a friend who works for the European space agency, he's a Phd in micro-electronics and works on the guidance systems. You could work in any of the following fields-
Engineering, astronomy, chemistry, biology and any number of other sciences. It helps if you have an idea on what it is you intend to do.
2007-10-06 18:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by Efnissien 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a degree in engineering. Rocket science is easy, it is the engineering that is hard.
2007-10-06 16:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to study lots of math, engineering, and physics. Chemistry, mechanics, and kinetics (motion) would be very useful as well.
2007-10-06 16:18:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋