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Engineering
Carrie Ballester
Member of the Engineering Staff
Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors
1-16-2009
What is an engineer?
First, let’s define what an engineer is NOT!
Engineers are NOT huge nerds!
Why Engineering?
• Engineers apply what they know to the
world around them to solve problems to
improve quality of life.
“Scientists make it known.
Engineers make it useful.”
Why Engineering?
• Engineers created the world we live in!
• Experience the satisfaction of problem
solving, possibly creating new
technological advances
• Challenging/exciting projects
• Engineers can work anywhere, on
anything
Opportunities in Engineering
• Electrical
• Computer
• Mechanical
• Chemical Ceramic
• Industrial Civil
• Aerospace Agricultural
• Materials Biomedical
• Nuclear The list goes on...
Characteristics of Engineers
• Hard Workers
• Desire to make things better
• Always like to do / learn new things
• Resourceful - Seek out experts / information
• Persistent – don’t give up when idea fails
• Strong math and science skills (not perfect)
• Analytical – figure out what is known and not known
• Creative
• Team players
• Good communication skills
• Honest Engineers see their work turn into reality!
True sense of accomplishment
Career Paths in Engineering
• Program Manager
• Design Engineer
• Consultant
• Sales – sell existing products
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Business Development
• Functional Manager
• Chief Engineer
• Chief Technologist
Average Starting Salaries
• Technical Director ~$55-60,000 / year
• Project Team Lead
Example Career Paths
Program Manager
Technical Director
Project Team Lead Chief Technologist Functional Manager Chief Engineer
Design Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Engineering Consultant Design Engineer
Education
• Strong Focus on: • Master’s Degree
– Mathematics and Science
• Requires an additional 1-2
• Core classes:
years
– Calculus (2 years)
• Focusing on a particular
– Physics and Chemistry
engineering project
• Bachelor’s Degree • Doctoral Degree
• Four years to complete • Requires an additional 4-6
• Build a strong foundation years after Bachelor’s
in a specific engineering • Focuses on research
discipline
How To Get Your Kids Interested in
Engineering
• Encourage your kids to get involved and
ask questions
• Attend seminars that feature information
involving different
engineering/technological fields
• Be involved with your kids decisions as
they enter college and choose a career
path. It will affect the rest of their lives!
As You and Your
Student Prepare For College
• Explore and visit several colleges.
• Inquire about programs.
• Find out the pros and cons of each and
compare.
• Find out what other programs (outside of
engineering) are availabe to students
should they decide not to pursue
engineering/technology.
What To Expect
When They Start College
• Transition Period
– New Friends
– Different Schedules and Class Structure
• Process of choosing the right major.
• Engineering is a challenging field but not
impossible!
• Encourage them to get involved in student
organizations, meet friends and network with
other students, professors, industry
professionals.
How Can You, As Parents, Help?
• The biggest thing you can provide your
students with is your support!
– Talk to them about their classes.
– Make joint decisions.
– Encourage them to take classes in various
fields. This will help them to determine what
they like/dislike about each area.
– Encourage them to meet other students in
their classes.
Common Misperceptions About Engineering
• According to studies, both young boys and young girls
think that you MUST be a Math/Science genius to
become a successful engineer
• Boys stay in engineering longer because they are better
at Math/Science.
– Girls drop out more quickly than boys because they believe that
they do not have what it takes to become an engineer (Girls will
blame themselves for poor grades, whereas boys will blame the
teacher, etc.)
• Engineers are dorky!!
U. S. Workforce Projections
United States Births By Year
4400
4200
4000
Births (000's)
3800
3600
28% Decline in Births
Future Labor Pool
3400 From Baby Boom Peak
2001-2006
3200
3000
2800
56 54 52 50 48 46 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Age
1945 Birth Year 2000
• Labor force for next 20 years already born • Fastest growing segments of the
population are 45-54 and 55+
• Births not sufficient to replace baby
boomers • 25-34 and 35-44 age groups are
declining
Statistics 2
Eng Disciplines by Gender (2000)
Master’s Degrees in Eng (1975-2000)
Engineering Enrollment Trends Are Flat
Full-Time Engineering Enrollments Engineering Graduates Selected Disciplines
450000 Discipline 1991 2001
400000
Aerospace 4,072 2,402
Enrollments
Electrical 29,024 21,956
350000
300000
Mechanical 19,443 17,631
250000
200000
Computer 8,259 18,017
Total 60,798 60,006
79 81 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 '00
Year
Source: National Science Foundation –Science and Engineering
Source: Engineering Workforce Commission
Indicators 2002-EWC for 2000 enrollments
Computer Science enrollments declined 1% in 2001-setting stage for
shortages in 2005
Engineering Organizations
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE)
• Society of Black Engineers
• Women in Computer Science
• IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers)
SWE’s Mission
Stimulate women to achieve full potential
in careers as engineers and leaders
Expand the image of the engineering
profession as a positive force in
improving the quality of life
Demonstrate the value of diversity
Objectives
• Inform young women, their parents, counselors,
and the general public, of the qualifications and
achievements of women engineers and the
opportunities open to them.
• Assist women in readying themselves for a
return to active work after temporary retirement
• Serve as a center of information on women in
engineering.
• Encourage women engineers to attain high
levels of education and professional
achievement
What Are We Doing in New Jersey?
• Collegiate Level
– Forming a foundation for young women engineers
– Forming networks between collegiate students and
working professionals to keep them informed
• Professional Level
– Reach out, through community events, to inform all
women about the possibilities in engineering
• Ex. Girl Scout Events, Joint Activities, Community Projects
– Provide a network that is available to women as they
progress through their careers
What Are We Doing at Lockheed
Martin?
• Elementary School, Middle School, High School
– Space Day
– Reading Programs
– Junior Achievement
– Tutoring
– Engineers week
– Bring your Child to Work Day
– First Robotics
– Women in Engineering Day
– Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
SWE National Regions
E SWE Region E
New Jersey
SWE NJ Student Sections
• College of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ
• New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
• Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
• Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
• Rutgers University , New Brunswick, NJ
• Steven's Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
• Fairleigh-Dickenson University, Teaneck, NJ
Summary
• Engineering and Technology Fields Will Continue
to Experience a Growing Need for Talented
Employees
• Encouraging children to consider Engineering and
Technology as a Future Career Path is vital
• Take Advantage of Opportunities to Learn More:
Corporations, Colleges, and Professional
Organizations
• Visit SWE Website: www.swe.org
For More Information…
• Please visit our SWE NJ website at:
www.swenj.org
• National SWE website: www.swe.org
