Aerospace/Defense Engineering or Program Management Career Paths

Published on 09/12/2025 Hiring & Talent Acquisition Insights

This post outlines two high-demand career paths within the Aerospace and Defense industry: Engineering and Program Management. The original poster has a strong background (B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, 3.8 GPA+, 1 year at NASA, research experience), which are highly sought-after qualifications. This indicates a consistent need for highly skilled engineers in this sector, as well as opportunities for those to transition into leadership and management roles (Program Manager) where strong technical understanding is a significant asset.