Science,Maths and Engineering - University Options for Women Katherine Paynter MEng Aerospace Engineering
Jan 17, 2016
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