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Discover what the Future Holds for Engineers in the Industry
RECORDED VIRTUAL SUMMIT - 8 PART EXPERT INTERVIEW SERIES - PRESENTED BY ERIC CAIN
Engineering Careers
in Aerospace
Prepare for the Future!
For Emerging Engineers in Aerospace
Wondering where Engineering Careers in Aerospace are headed and how you can stand out? This video series dives into the trends and emerging opportunities in Aerospace Engineering. We talk to the people developing the next generation of aircraft, spacecraft, and autonomous systems, and ask them what skills matter most, what’s changing, and how to build a meaningful career in a rapidly evolving field. If you're serious about your future in Aerospace, this is where you start!
A Virtual Summit
Meet Your Expert Aerospace Panel
Steven Lindsey
Former NASA Astronaut & USAF Test Pilot
Steve combined his passion for flying with a deep interest in engineering to become a test pilot and NASA astronaut. His career took him from the cockpit of high-performance aircraft to commanding Space Shuttle missions, shaping cutting-edge aerospace programs along the way.
In this interview, Steve shares powerful lessons on leadership, innovation, and perseverance learned over his remarkable career.
Alex Reynolds
Founder of ATTX
Alex has taken his career path into his own hands. Reaching out early to find good mentors he quickly learned what it took to become a high performance engineer and leader and now runs his own successful software company.
Alex describes what lead him to success as an engineer and the decision to start his own business early in his career. We also discuss where technologies such as AI may take us in the future.
Frank Taylor
Chief Engineer, Sierra Space, Retired
Frank started as a structural engineer, but grew to support propulsion systems and project management. Frank worked on several well known aerospace programs at companies such as Scaled Composites, Lockheed Martin and Sierra Space.
After a full career of designing aircraft and spacecraft, he now consults when he isn't "retired".
Frank shares engaging stories that not only shaped his career, but the entire industry.
Ryan Melton
CEO and Co-founder of OpenC3
Ryan began his career writing flight software for several spacecraft programs. After years of pitching a new software idea to his employer without success, he broke off and started his own company.
Today, he leads OpenC3, a company developing open-source Command, Control and Communications (C3) software for spacecraft operations.
Ryan explains what challenges face software engineers in aerospace and how he faced them.
Business Development, Studio SE
Former AIAA Section Chair
Marshall Lee
Marshall started as a mechanical engineer and found ways to save himself effort by learning to program. His career then took a turn into business development
Today Marshall sells System Engineering tools and training. He is a former Chair and current council member of AIAA Rocky Mountain Section .
Marshall provides insights for engineers entering the industry and the opportunities that await them.
Kari Sanders
Systems Engineering and Project Management Consultant
Kari struggled to get ahead in her career until she figured out the secrets to getting the recognition she deserved. When she did, she gained control of her career path and was able to make a greater impact.
Today she helps lead system development and project management with multiple space companies.
Kari gives us perspective on what traits make engineers successful and the traps they can find themselves in.
Engineer-turned-Psychologist
Coaching Engineers-turned-Managers, Rev0
Dain Johnson
Dain started as a mechanical engineer, but found he wanted to better understand how people interacted and went to get a psychology degree.
Today, Dain coaches engineers to be good managers and leaders as they move up in their career.
Dain's perspective on the challenges that engineers face as they transition to leadership roles is a "must hear".
Eric Cain
Aerospace Engineering Consultant
& Career Coach
Eric knew he wanted to design airplanes, but wasn't even sure what engineering was. Entering the Aerospace industry he absorbed a broad understanding of the technology, processes and people that make flight possible.
Today, Eric provides engineering consulting to various aerospace companyes while also coaching and mentoring engineers looking to advance their careers.
Eric explains what it takes to be successful as an engineer in the industry of the future.
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