Engineers.
Type of Engineer.
Your Space Center Workspace.
Your Job Description.
Aerospace Engineer.
Aerospace engineers are special engineers who make plans and create rockets. They design the shape of the rocket, the things that make it go fast (propulsion systems), and the systems that help it move in the right direction (guidance systems). They also think about how the rocket should be made and what materials to use.
Systems Engineer.
Systems engineers are like coordinators. They make sure that all the different parts of the rocket work well together. They want the rocket to do everything it is supposed to do and be safe and reliable. They check that all the systems fit and work together nicely.
Propulsion Engineer.
Propulsion engineers have a special job—they make the engines for the rocket. Engines are what make the rocket go fast. Propulsion engineers want the engines to work well, go fast, and use fuel wisely. They try to make the engines powerful and efficient.
Avionics Engineer.
Avionics engineers make the electronic parts of the rocket. They work on things like communication systems (to talk to other people or spacecraft), navigation equipment (to know where the rocket is going), and control systems (to make the rocket move the way it should).
Structural Engineer.
Structural engineers are responsible for the rocket’s structure. They make sure that the rocket’s shape is strong enough to handle the powerful forces when it launches, goes up into space, and comes back to Earth. They think about things like weight, how strong the rocket needs to be, and how to keep it steady.
Quality Assurance Engineer.
Quality assurance engineers are like inspectors. They watch over the process of building the rocket and make sure that everything is made correctly and meets the standards. They check the parts, run tests, and make sure the rocket is safe and good quality.