Faculty of Engineering

Space engineering

Succeed in the new era of deep space exploration and development

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What is aerospace engineering?

Aerospace engineering combines the design, production, operation, and maintenance of space infrastructure and their systems. Study space engineering and you could be at the forefront of designing world-class satellites, spacecrafts, and missiles.

What do aerospace engineers do?

Aerospace engineers design, construct, operate, and sustain aerospace vehicles and systems, including propulsion, and flight systems. Space engineers may focus on satellites, launch vehicles, robotics, structures, thermodynamics, navigation, combustion/propulsion, aerodynamics/fluids, instrumentation, simulation and communication.

Why study aerospace engineering with us?

  • We are Australia’s only dedicated undergraduate space engineering degree.
  • Strong focus on Experiential Learning opportunities.
  • One-year exchange programs available with partner universities in Europe, Asia and North America.
  • Study all space-related activities, from ground operations to the design and construction of orbital bodes and explorative spacecraft.
  • At Sydney, you can join the award-winning USYD Rocketry Team and apply your knowledge and compete internationally in rocket-building and satellite-launching competitions.

What careers could you have?

  • Design spacecraft, aircraft, parts, missiles, satellites, and support equipment based on mathematical computations.
  • Assess product designs to ensure that they meet regulatory standards.
  • Create and test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design.
  • Investigate mechanical systems, flight characteristics, products, or equipment to identify spacecraft performance and operational issues.
  • Introduce modifications to spacecraft systems and plan installation procedures.
  • As your degree is accredited internationally, you can work anywhere in the world.
  • Gain an exciting career in either the aerospace, defence, environmental and research industries.
  • Work for renowned organisations like Australian Space Agency, European Space Agency, NASA, Space-X, Virgin Galactic, Myriota, Fleet Space or start your own business.