Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering is an evolving field with technological innovations happening every other day. Some evolving research areas for future growth are

• Electric and hybrid propulsion
• Hydrogen-powered aircraft
• Drones, and 
• AI-powered applications

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Aerospace Engineering Career

Of course, they can. Aerospace engineers are responsible for designing, building, and testing spacecraft and satellites and making sure they can operate successfully in space conditions. The job responsibilities include structural design, avionics and systems, mission analysis and propulsion system handling. Aerospace engineers are hired by government space agencies like NASA, ISRO and private companies like SpaceX to design and develop their respective launch vehicles for various missions. 

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Aerospace Engineering Courses

You can refer to these Aerospace Engineering books to understand the complex concepts of the field. Here are a few books for beginners-

• Dynamics of Flight: Stability and Control by Bernard Etkin and Lloyd E. Reid
• Introduction to Avionics Systems by RPG Collinson
• Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics by John D. Anderson Jr.
• Mechanics & Thermodynamics of Propulsion by Philip Hill
• Fundamentals of Aerodynamics by John D. Anderson

The Aerospace Engineering subjects taught in the classroom differ on the basis of the course level and the college offering the program. There are core subjects, elective modules, lab classes, and project work. Some general core Aerospace Engineering subjects covered in classes are given here –

• Aero Engineering Thermodynamics
• Aircraft Materials and Production Techniques
• Aircraft Structures
• Rocket Propulsion
• Space Mechanics
• Aircraft Stability and Control
• Flight Testing
• Aeroelasticity

The Aerospace Engineering salary in India is affected by many factors. Like your academic records, skill set, work experience, job profile, recruiter and the company location. For freshers straight out of college the starting salary is somewhere around INR 4 LPA to INR 8 LPA. For mid level roles with more than 2 to 3 years of experience, you can easily attract INR 8 LPA to INR 15 LPA and for senior positions with 8+ years of expertise your salary potential is around INR 15 LPA to INR 30 LPA. 

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Aerospace Engineering Career

Hindustan Aerospace and Engineering, Sha- Shib Group of Institutions offers students the popular programme of MBA in various relevant specialisations. The total tuition fees for the course is INR 3.9 L. The various Hindustan Aerospace and Engineering Certificate specialisations are mentioned below:

1. Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical)
2. Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics)

Students can opt for their preferred specialisation according to their particular career direction.

Admission to SASTRA for Aerospace Engineering is determined by a combination of Class 12 and JEE Mains scores. In JEE Mains, the general category cutoffs have recently ranged from 7,000 to 11,000 ranks. The university's B.Tech rank list for this year was made public in mid-June, and online counselling is proceeding without a hitch.

Major Employers

Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and L&T are frequently cited as top recruiters for Aerospace Engineering students. Alumni also report opportunities with global aerospace giants like Airbus and Boeing. Other prominent recruiters include Air India, the Indian Air Force (IAF), and DRDO.

Snapshot by Specialization

Specialization Key Recruiting Companies

Avionics / Space Tech Tata Advanced Systems, L&T, Airbus, Boeing, Air India

Space Technology Internship roles at IAF, DRDO, and Indian airports

Defence Technology Defence manufacturing and R&D sectors (e.g., TA

SL, DRDO)

Year Closing Rank (General, Category 1)

2023 -Approximately 8,000 – 12,000 

2024 -50,000 – 56,000 

2025 (Expected) -55,000 – 65,000 

Insights:

In 2023, Aerospace Engineering was highly competitive at VIT Bhopal, with closing ranks in the 8,000–12,000 range.

By 2024, the cutoff widened significantly to around 50,000–56,000.

For 2025, the expected closing rank is estimated to be between 55,000 and 65,000, indicating a continuing relaxation.