r/aerospace • u/Careless_Bad_6892 • 16h ago
r/aerospace • u/Itchy_Chemical36 • 8h ago
Astranis interview process - project management role
Applied to a PM role, just wondering about the technical rigor, specifically for project management, if anyone else has had any experience. I have an engineering background/experience.
any tips on specific things to brush up on would be appreciated :)
r/aerospace • u/Mutegik2007 • 5h ago
SpaceX Test Specialist (Composite) — Phone Interview with Hiring Managers. What Should I Expect?
Hey everyone!
I have an upcoming phone interview with the hiring managers at SpaceX for the Test Specialist (Composite) position, and I’m hoping to get some insights from anyone who has worked in this role or gone through a similar interview.
I will especially appreciate advice from current or former SpaceX employees who understand the composite manufacturing, testing, and inspection environment.
A few things I’d love to learn about:
1.What should I expect during a phone interview with the hiring managers?
2.How technical does the conversation get?
3.Should I prepare for detailed questions about composite materials, testing procedures, and inspection methods?
4.What tools, equipment, and testing procedures?
Thanks in advance.
r/aerospace • u/OverAsparagus4339 • 18h ago
Is taking Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) a good pathway to get into the aviation/aerospace industry?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently planning my higher education and aiming to pursue a career in the aviation industry. I'm considering taking Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) as my major.
I’d love to get some guidance from professionals, students, or alumni in the field:
Is ECE a strong background for entering aviation? (e.g., working on avionics, navigation, radar, or flight control systems)
How does ECE compare to Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering in terms of job opportunities in aviation?
Are there specific skills, projects, or certifications I should focus on during college to make myself industry-ready?
r/aerospace • u/sleeping_satellite44 • 7h ago
BAE in NH... what's the culture like?
Currently work for an FFRDC as an SDA research and dev engineer. I was scouted for an interview by BAE. I am female and have bright, unnatural hair color and facial piercings. It's been close to 9 years since I've had an interview, so I don't know if anything has changed in terms of being judged by appearance. Should I at least color my hair for the interview, or do people finally not care about appearances this day and age? I'm used to just being who I want where I am, but also willing to play the game if I have to tone down the look. Any suggestions? Also, feel free to give some pointers as to how they conduct interviews or what their overall environment is like (e.g.: are there a lot of gatekeepy dudebros and massive egos?)
r/aerospace • u/Omar_Jordan_94 • 12h ago
Technical specs and applications for Parker Colorflow PCK valves?
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some technical information regarding a few Parker Colorflow pressure-compensated flow control valves: PCK400S PCK400S-1.5 PCK400S-20 PCK600S20-3 If anyone is familiar with these, I’d appreciate some input on: What kind of hydraulic setups or industrial applications typically run these specific flow rates?
r/aerospace • u/Brighter-Side-News • 17h ago
Aircraft exhaust particles may become more harmful over time
Exhaust does not stop changing when it leaves an engine. Reactions in the atmosphere can produce new particles and alter the chemistry of existing ones. In laboratory experiments, aircraft-combustor emissions became substantially more reactive as researchers simulated days of exposure to atmospheric oxidants.
Their oxidative potential per unit particle mass increased six- to sevenfold after aging equivalent to approximately 12 days. Emissions from a marine diesel engine showed a different pattern in the same chemical test. The contrast suggests that freshly emitted exhaust alone cannot describe how particle reactivity develops in the air.
The study, published in Environmental Science Atmospheres, was led by Markus Kalberer’s group at the University of Basel. Alexandre Barth and Battist Utinger were its two first authors. The work examined chemical indicators associated with potential harm, rather than measuring disease or demonstrating a corresponding increase in human toxicity.
