Before airplanes and spacecrafts take off, they are carefully designed, manufactured and tested to ensure optimal performance and safety. Aerospace engineers take on a variety of roles during this process from start to finish. Kim Hicks, a systems engineer with The Boeing Company, explains her role, describes what her day is like, and gives us the inside scoop on how to get into this important and valuable industry.
Kim Hicks, a systems engineer with The Boeing Company, rejoins Tim Muma to discuss the components of this unique and valuable discipline. Kim also explains what she really loves about her job and describes the various challenges one faces in this industry.