Department of Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace
Engineering
- Titulo Profesional
- Ingeniero/a Civil Aeroespacial
- Grado
- Licenciado/a en Ciencias de la Ingeniería
- Duración
- 11 Semestres
- Régimen
- Semestral
Description
Aerospace Engineering UdeC – from the Department of Mechanical Engineering – is the specialty that encompasses the fields of current Aeronautical Engineering, related to the design of systems that fly in the atmosphere, and Space Engineering, that which deals with the design of propulsion vehicles and artifacts that will be placed in space. In addition, it considers a solid background in the scientific fundamentals associated with the problems of Aeronautical and Space Engineering.
Graduate Profile
The Aerospace Engineering program trains professionals capable of conceiving, designing, implementing and operating systems, products and processes related to aeronautical and space technology, in order to satisfy the needs of the environment, promoting sustainable development.
To this end, they are provided with tools that allow them to solve complex problems within the field of aeronautics and space, and to develop research. In addition, to allow them to develop social skills in order to enhance their leadership in multidisciplinary teams within the scope of their professional performance, to communicate orally, written and graphically effectively, using English as a second language.
Career Opportunities
Today, our graduates are working in national aeronautical companies, commercial aviation, engineering, academia, their own ventures and foreign companies. A significant percentage have postgraduate studies and 60% say they work in the aerospace area.
In addition, the rapid development of Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems, or RPAS, presents a market with great growth potential and numerous new opportunities.