Designs and tests aircraft, satellites and their parts.
What the job involves
- Aerodynamics and structures calculations
- CAD and simulation
- Testing parts and materials
- Meeting strict safety standards
Useful school subjects
Engineering Science. Higher Maths and English help with most routes.
How to get in
Degree in aeronautical or aero-mechanical engineering.
Scottish courses
Grades checked October 2026. Requirements change every year, so always check the course page.
University · University of EdinburghMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H300
StandardAAAAWidening accessAABB
- Subjects
- Maths at A and a science (Engineering Science or Physics preferred); N5 Engineering Science or Physics at B; N5 English at C
- Notes
- Standard: by end of S5 preferred. MEng (H303) has the same requirements.
University · University of EdinburghElectrical and Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS HH36
StandardAAAAWidening accessAABB
- Subjects
- Maths and a science (Physics or Engineering Science preferred); N5 Engineering Science or Physics at B
University · University of StrathclydeMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H300
StandardAAABWidening accessABBB
- Subjects
- Standard: Maths and Physics at A. Widening access: Maths and Engineering Science or Physics. N5 English
- Notes
- A Foundation Apprenticeship can replace a non-essential Higher.
University · University of GlasgowMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H300
StandardAAAAAWidening accessAABB
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics at AA
- Notes
- Standard: AAAAA by end of S6, at least AABB after S5. Widening access: AABB or BBBB plus a pre-entry programme.
University · Heriot-Watt UniversityMechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering
MEng, 5 yrs · UCAS HH38
StandardAAABWidening accessBBBC
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics; N5 English
University · Heriot-Watt UniversityRobotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS HP71
StandardAABBWidening accessBBBC
- Subjects
- Maths and one of Computing Science, Engineering Science or Physics; N5 English
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