What is aerospace engineering salary?
For a very long time, humans have been fascinated by aviation systems, the sky, flying, space, and other atmospheric quantities. With the progress of time and the development of tools and infrastructure, humans designed aircraft, aviation systems, jets, helicopters, drones, and many other things. With the progress of engineering systems, a new branch of engineering emerged by the name of aerospace engineering. Aerospace engineering is a branch of engineering that deals in the designing, development, and maintenance of aircraft, drones, missiles, spacecraft, etc. Generally, aerospace engineering can be called an amalgamation of different engineering branches, as different concepts from streams like mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, computer science, etc., are combined and taught in this stream. In India, aerospace engineering is not widely taught in every engineering college. There are some specific and top colleges that allow students to pursue their graduation in aerospace engineering. In this blog by MADE EASY, we would find some more details about aerospace engineering, and we would also see various topics like “top colleges to pursue aerospace engineering,” “aerospace engineering salary in India,” and many more.
What is aerospace engineering?
Aerospace engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the designing and development of aircraft and other aviation systems. It is one of the most fascinating and advanced fields of study. Unlike the core engineering branches like civil, mechanical, electrical, etc., which focus on basic engineering principles, the aerospace engineering curriculum follows an interdisciplinary structure where concepts from different engineering fields like mechanical, electrical, computer science, metallurgy, etc., are taught.
Aerospace engineering generally comprises aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering. Aeronautical engineering focuses on the operation of aircraft within the atmosphere of earth, whereas astronautical engineering focuses on the operation of aircraft outside the atmosphere of earth.
Top colleges for aerospace engineering in India
Aerospace engineering is not as widely available in India. Some colleges that offer aerospace engineering in India are:
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Madras
- IIT Kanpur
- IIST
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIEST
- IISc Bengaluru
- IIT Hyderabad
- Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
These are some top institute offering bachelors and masters course in aerospace engineering. Other than this, many private engineering colleges also offer bachelors/masters course in aerospace engineering.
Scope and top recruiters of aerospace engineering
Although aerospace engineering is not as widely pursued in India as other courses, yet there are many private as well as public recruiters who recruit aerospace engineering degree holders. Some of the top government recruiters for aerospace engineering are:
Other than this, many private recruiters also recruit aerospace engineering degree holders; some of the top recruiters are:
- Tata Advanced Systems
- Mahindra Aerospace
- Airbus India
- Boeing India
- L&T aerospace
- Samtel Avionics
- Brahmos Aerospace
- Taneja aerospace and aviation limited
Pursuing aerospace engineering is a top choice for anyone who is interested in aviation, flying, aircraft, etc. The scope of aerospace engineering is very bright in India as well as abroad. Due to the limited number of aerospace engineering graduates, there is a high demand for skilled aerospace engineers. Employers keep looking for aerospace engineering graduates with good technical skills. Other than the above-mentioned organizations, Indian defence forces also recruit aerospace engineering degree holders for different roles. Foreign agencies like NASA and other space agencies recruit aerospace engineers at a handsome salary. However, it depends upon the skills and education of the candidates.
Aerospace engineer’s job role
Due to interdisciplinary field, aerospace engineers have a variety of job roles, some of which are given below:
- Aerospace Design Engineer
- Propulsion Engineer
- Avionics Engineer
- Flight Test Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Systems Integration Engineer
- Satellite Engineer
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Research Scientist
- Design Engineer
Other than these roles, new job profiles like Drone engineer/ UAV developer, space tourism engineer, AI and automation engineer in aerospace etc. are emerging with the advancement of technologies.
Aerospace engineer’s salary
Just like other engineering streams, the salary of aerospace engineers depends largely upon their skills and education. An aerospace engineer’s salary in India also depends upon the experience level of candidates, job location, and organization.
The pay scale in government agencies like ISRO and DRDO is Rs 56100-17750 along with other benefits, whereas in PSUs like HAL it is Rs 40,000-140,000 along with other benefits. In government agencies the post of scientist/engineer is offered to aerospace engineers initially, whereas in PSUs like HAL, the initial post is design trainee/maintenance trainee. However, it is not easy to get selected in these government agencies and PSUs. Students need to clear exams like GATE and others for getting shortlisted for an interview; after getting shortlisted, candidates need to appear for an interview. Those candidates who clear the interview get a final offer letter from these premier organizations.
The salary of aerospace engineers generally gets increased if they pursue post-graduation from top institutions in India or abroad. To pursue an M.Tech/M.S. in India, candidates need to appear in GATE. It is an annual exam organized jointly by the 7 IITs and IISc Bangalore. Candidates who are interested in pursuing an M.Tech/M.S. in aerospace engineering from IITs or IISc have to clear GATE with a good score. After the declaration of results, candidates have to apply for CCMT counselling. On the basis of marks secured by candidates in GATE, they get interview calls from different institutions. After clearing the interview, candidates can join the respective institution and pursue an M.Tech/M.S. in aerospace engineering.
After completion of M.Tech/M.S., candidates generally get better packages from various private organizations.
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Aerospace engineering is not merely a career option. It is a chance for students to pursue their dreams, a mission to push boundaries in space and sky. If you think you have a passion for physics, flight mechanics, and aviation systems, then aerospace engineering is one of the right places for you.
FAQs
What is the average salary of an aerospace engineer in India?
Answer: The average salary of an aerospace engineer in India depends upon the organization, education level, college, experience, skill set possessed by candidate as well as job location.
How much does ISRO pay to aerospace engineers?
Answer: The starting salary offered by ISRO to aerospace engineers in Rs 56100-1,77,500.
What is the salary difference between private and PSU jobs?
Answer: The salary in private jobs depends upon the experience, skills, college, education level and organization. In PSUs generally the salary of aerospace engineers is Rs 40,000-Rs 1,40,000.
Can aerospace engineers work in other sectors?
Answer: Yes, aerospace engineers can work in other sectors.
How to get high-paying jobs in aerospace after B.Tech?
Answer: To get high paying job, candidates need to have good skills and technical knowledge.
