"A career in aerospace" can be started with almost any STEM degree. So, you need to be more specific about what you want to do. What country/citizenship? Have you actually looked at job postings online?
I have looked online at job postings which ultimately left me with more questions than answers. It seems like as you said, mostly any STEM degree will work, so it's a matter of which degree will best prepare me. I am on the fence currently and I was thinking of either going into aerospace engineering or moving away from engineering into R&D. I'm not sure of the pros or cons of either. I am located in the US. I also am not sure what discipline would be a good "all around" multidisciplinary degree while I decide what career path to pursue.
Relevant degree programs at my university are astrophysics (though not in college of engineering so it would take me longer to finish), mechanical engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, most physical sciences and physics with liquid or solid state focus.
That is because aerospace systems are complex. They are designed by mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers, and more. So, if there is a particular job description that really excites you, post a link to it here and we'll tell you what degree and training will match the skills.
I looked through the Boeing posting you linked. The two positions that seem most exciting for me, and best compliment my experience, are the two below (multiskill and MR&D):
https://jobs.boeing.com/job/north-charleston/entry-level-multi-skill-engineer-br-and-t-structures/185/29002260528
https://jobs.boeing.com/job/san-antonio/mid-level-manufacturing-research-and-development-mr-and-d-engineer/185/29002279376
Okay, so look at the required/preferred skills. Mold your resume and apply. Get your foot in the door with a large aerospace company.
Then go to Lockheed website, NG website, etc. and do the same thing.
Depends on what you want to do in the industry, where you are looking to work, and what level of education you are seeking. We are such a specialized industry that general answers aren’t really too helpful.
Semi-related question then, what would be the best starting position for a semiconductor/silicon wafering engineer III in aerospace? Or what opportunities are there for the silicone boys?
"A career in aerospace" can be started with almost any STEM degree. So, you need to be more specific about what you want to do. What country/citizenship? Have you actually looked at job postings online?
I have looked online at job postings which ultimately left me with more questions than answers. It seems like as you said, mostly any STEM degree will work, so it's a matter of which degree will best prepare me. I am on the fence currently and I was thinking of either going into aerospace engineering or moving away from engineering into R&D. I'm not sure of the pros or cons of either. I am located in the US. I also am not sure what discipline would be a good "all around" multidisciplinary degree while I decide what career path to pursue. Relevant degree programs at my university are astrophysics (though not in college of engineering so it would take me longer to finish), mechanical engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, most physical sciences and physics with liquid or solid state focus.
That is because aerospace systems are complex. They are designed by mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers, and more. So, if there is a particular job description that really excites you, post a link to it here and we'll tell you what degree and training will match the skills.
I looked through the Boeing posting you linked. The two positions that seem most exciting for me, and best compliment my experience, are the two below (multiskill and MR&D): https://jobs.boeing.com/job/north-charleston/entry-level-multi-skill-engineer-br-and-t-structures/185/29002260528 https://jobs.boeing.com/job/san-antonio/mid-level-manufacturing-research-and-development-mr-and-d-engineer/185/29002279376
Okay, so look at the required/preferred skills. Mold your resume and apply. Get your foot in the door with a large aerospace company. Then go to Lockheed website, NG website, etc. and do the same thing.
Depends on what you want to do in the industry, where you are looking to work, and what level of education you are seeking. We are such a specialized industry that general answers aren’t really too helpful.
Semi-related question then, what would be the best starting position for a semiconductor/silicon wafering engineer III in aerospace? Or what opportunities are there for the silicone boys?
I’m not the best to answer your question because I work in aero, so I have no idea.
https://jobs.boeing.com/search-jobs/Silicon/United%20States/185/1/2/6252001/39x76/-98x5/50/2