With a focus on the fundamentals of both mechanical and aerospace engineering, you’ll develop a broad skill and knowledge base in the Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, opening up your career path. In our program, you’ll develop your technical and communication skills that will prepare you to take on key roles in research and development, technology deployment, engineering management, or other roles shaping the future of the field.

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WHO IS HIRING OUR M.S. IN MAE ALUMNI?

A Leader in Cutting-Edge Research

With degrees from Armour College of Engineering, Ricardo Vinuesa (M.S. MAE ’09, Ph.D. MAE ’13) uses data-driven methods, such as deep neural networks, for the development of new aircraft design paths.

Hands-On Skills for Career Success

While at Illinois Tech, Sydney Kaplan (ME, M.Eng. MAE ’21) became a robot maverick, working on a drone to research tree health, an experimental apple-picking robot, and industrial automation robots as an intern at Bright Machines. Now she works as a hardware development engineer at Amazon Robotics.

Future-Focused Engineering

Armour College of Engineering prepares you to find solutions to societal challenges, addressing issues at the forefront of the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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