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Design + build aircraft, spacecraft, satellites. ISRO + private space-tech + civil aviation.
Aerospace engineers design aircraft + spacecraft structures, propulsion systems, avionics, control systems. Work at ISRO, HAL, DRDO, Boeing/Airbus India, or private space-tech.
2 viable paths.
JEE → IIT Aerospace BTech → Job
IIT-B, IIT-K, IIT-Madras are top.
BTech Mech → MS/MTech Aero
Specialisation via PG.
Wide bands — real salary depends on city, employer, performance. Pick the midpoint for planning.
Engineer → Sr Engineer → Project Lead → Mission Director
Top employers (informational, not endorsement)
Pros
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Strong + growing. PLI for drones + space + aviation creating fresh demand.
Mechanical Engineer
Design and build physical systems — vehicles, factories, HVAC, aerospace, manufacturing.
Scientist (ISRO/DRDO/CSIR Labs)
R&D at India's national labs — space, defence, materials, biotech. Entry via ISRO/DRDO recruitment exams.