Aerospace engineering is the field of engineering that focuses on the design, development, testing, and production of vehicles that operate in Earth's atmosphere and in outer space. It is divided into two main branches: aeronautical engineering for atmospheric flight (like airplanes and helicopters) and astronautical engineering for space flight.
Evaluates materials and design structures to withstand aerodynamic forces. Uses simulations and stress testing for verification. A structural analyst starts by reviewing stress and load data. They use FEA software to assess designs for integrity and compliance.