Aerospace Engineering graduates have diverse career opportunities in the aviation, defense, and space sectors. They can work as aerospace engineers, design engineers, or propulsion specialists in organizations like ISRO, DRDO, NASA, HAL, Boeing, Airbus, and private space companies like SpaceX. Their work involves designing, testing, and improving aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. Many also explore roles in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations or enter research and development to innovate new technologies in propulsion, materials, and aerodynamics.
Additionally, opportunities exist in academia, government agencies, and regulatory bodies. With advancements in commercial space travel, UAVs, and AI-driven aviation systems, the demand for aerospace engineers is growing. Graduates can also specialize in avionics, robotics, or computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Higher studies like M.Tech, MBA in Aviation, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering further enhance career prospects. International opportunities are abundant, especially in countries investing in space exploration and advanced aviation technologies.