Career Advice

Submitted by Snoo-71741 t3_1207ho0 in space

I’m a software engineer with a background in embedded systems, and I have experience publishing research in theoretical physics and mathematics as well. I would like to pursue a career which would allow me to combine my passions by giving me the opportunity to solve problems in physics, mathematics, and software engineering on a regular basis. I also love thinking about how systems work (I’ve worked on satellites and enjoyed learning about how their attitude determination and control systems worked at a physical level and then integrating those systems using software and hardware, for example) so it would be nice to be able to interact with all the components of a complex system as part of my daily job.

I’m considering pursuing a masters degree in Aerospace with a focus on guidance, navigation and control systems for space vehicles. Would this be a good way for me to meet my goal? Are there any other fields I should consider within or outside of Aerospace?

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AJAskey t1_jdgic9q wrote

Publish your deterministic estimates for the future and reap the rewards.

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DeadWalletDoofus t1_jdhmqqe wrote

I work in medical device robotics which seems to check all your boxes. (Our robots manipulate magnetic fields for an extra dose of physics)

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Snoo-71741 OP t1_jdko80o wrote

That sounds like a really fulfilling job! What do you do as part of the team?

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Yee_Haw6969 t1_jdiatz3 wrote

The University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory does a lot of research things like modeling galactic collisions which is limited by both human’s understanding of physics and the limits of computing. Advancements from the research comes in modeling techniques, computing, and physics. Sounds like this kind of stuff is right up your alley

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Snoo-71741 OP t1_jdknxk8 wrote

Thanks, that does sound like really cool research. But I’m looking to stay in industry to avoid the pressure of publishing papers in academia

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