Science,Maths and Engineering - University Options for Women Katherine Paynter MEng Aerospace Engineering.

Science,Maths and Engineering - University

Options for Women

Katherine PaynterMEng Aerospace Engineering

• A-Levels and my University Options

• My time at University

• Applying for jobs (and the job market)

• My career choices

Overview

A-Levels and my University Options

• Maths• Physics• Art

• Subjects split between science based and Art subjects

• Product design? Architecture? Graphics?

• Engineering? Art school?

• Engineering?

• Secure job market• Couldn’t be done as a hobby• A ‘SMART’ subject• Both practical and theoretical

• Felt ‘right’

A-Levels and my University Options

• Which type of engineering?• Aerospace• Mechanical• Civil, ACSE, Electrical….

“Aerospace engineering, particularly the astronautics branch, is often referred to colloquially as “rocket science” ” (wikipedia, 2013)

A-Levels and my University Options

• Aerospace Engineering– If it’s on an aircraft, you study it!

• Propulsion• Control systems• Electronics• Fluid Dynamics• Materials…

My time at University

• Studying Aerospace Engineering doesn’t just qualify you for engineering– Automotive industry– Defence sector– Energy sector– And many more…

Applying for jobs (and the job market)

• Engineers are in demand– Giving you choice and control– Companies are willing to invest in you - graduate

schemes

• About to start on the BAE Systems sigma scheme

• 3 + years of 6-18 month placements over the entire business - including an international placement

• A personalised development plan

• Support in gaining professional qualifications

My career choices

Who are BAE systems and what do they do?

• One of the worlds largest defense contractors• Projects and services around the world

• Core of the business in defense• Military Air and Information• Maritime• Combat Vehicles• Land and Armaments

• Electronic Systems• Intelligence and Security• Support Solutions

Photos: BAE Systems

So what will I be doing?

• Working on the Astute class and Successor nuclear submarines in Barrow-in-Furness

• Solving unique engineering problems relating to these projects

• Providing the Royal Navy with the equipment required for the UK’s nuclear deterrent

How to Build a Nuclear Submarine