Career opportunities
With a degree in Aerospace Engineering, you can work in a variety of positions. From developing efficient logistics programmes for international transport hubs, to aerodynamic design on next-generation aircraft or instrument design for leading space missions.
As aerospace engineer, you are a valuable addition to companies in a wide range of fields. You have strong analytical capabilities and an extensive foundation of knowledge, paired with a strong experience in team-based project work.
Positions
With a wide knowledge base and well-developed problem-solving approaches, you are a prime candidate for employers such as large engineering firms, space-hardware developers, consulting firms and government agencies. Here, you are well-suited for positions such as project lead, engineering specialist, systems engineer, subject expert or consultant. A number of our graduates also use the knowledge gained during their degree to start their own company or start-up.
Popular Positions
Aerospace Engineering graduates commonly start their career in positions such as:
- Aerodynamics engineer
- Orbital mechanics specialist
- System engineering specialist
- Consultant
- Logistics engineer
Job market prospects
On average, an aerospace engineer finds a job within 3 months, with 38% finding a position before they graduate.
Continuing on to a PhD
An academic career starts with a PhD. You work in an international environment, broadening your knowledge over a period of four years as part of the Doctoral Education Programme of the Graduate School. You wrap up the PhD-track by writing a thesis, in which you solidify your contribution to science. After promoting, you are allowed to use the title of PhD (dr. ir.). The faculty offers various options for a PhD.
Largest sectors
- Aviation
- Transport logistics
- Wind energy
- Consulting
- Space instrumentation