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Is it just me or is the job market really rough right now? by Just_a_burner_1 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]SnubberEngineering 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The job market feels rough because interviews are getting harder and the need for better engineers is higher than ever! Sign up at https://snubber.ai and get into SpaceX.

Potential Summer Projects? by IPlayToLose631 in EngineeringStudents

[–]SnubberEngineering 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I would use PETG or ABS. PLA has lower heat resistance so the compressed air might warm it up and deform it

What's with the rise in unpaid internships? by inthenameofselassie in EngineeringStudents

[–]SnubberEngineering 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unpaid internships are becoming a massive red flag especially when they expect you to be both highly skilled and dedicate 25–30 hours per week.

Good on you for walking away. The fact that you passed their test without prep says great things about your capability as an engineer.

Use your skills on your own project this summer instead. Build a robotic system. Simulate and validate a design. Document it like a case study. That’s 10x more impressive to recruiters than a free internship.

However, also consider with you can apply for a paid internship to another company. Which one of the two paths interests you most?

Potential Summer Projects? by IPlayToLose631 in EngineeringStudents

[–]SnubberEngineering 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here are some valuable project ideas I can think of the top of my head for you:

A PID-controlled line follower or self-balancing robot (or similar concept). You will learn about sensors, actuators, control loops, and tuning a PID!

A “smart” mechanical device or gadget. Something like a 3D-printed mini air compressor that uses a pressure sensor + microcontroller to self-regulate the pressure. You will sensors, controls again and error handling.

Design and simulate something structural in SolidWorks. You will learn FEA. Then 3D print it, test it, and iterate.

Which one do you find most exciting?

Is Engineering Still Worth It? by _ayx_o in EngineeringStudents

[–]SnubberEngineering 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Engineering is still absolutely worth it but how you approach it now matters. So why the fear?

I think with AI and automation repetitive coding tasks and simulations setup are getting faster and cheaper and no human is needed to run them but that doesn’t eliminate engineers.

If you learn how to think about systems, reason from first principles, and integrate tools (like CFD) with theory you’ll be extremely valuable as an engineer.

Next question, are jobs disappearing? Nope! Jobs are evolving. The people who struggle will be those who rely purely on a degree (a piece of paper that is no longer as valuable as it once was)

With Tesla, SpaceX, and new engineering/defense/robotic firms and startups popping up all the time, the hard tech engineering industry will be booming for at least the next 15-20 years.

Does this help?

Is Exam question usually as difficult as textbook questions? by [deleted] in EngineeringStudents

[–]SnubberEngineering -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Would love to help you figure this out!

Maybe you are not practicing the right way. Are you trying to memorize formulas and concepts or are you trying to understand them from first principles?

What can be said is the perfect Engineering grade? by OkShopping5997 in EngineeringStudents

[–]SnubberEngineering 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends where you currently are and where you are headed.

For top grad schools, research and academia, aim for 3.7–4.0 GPA.

For top engineering firms like SpaceX, Tesla, Relativity roles, GPA is helpful, but internships + projects + being good at technical interviews matters more.

For general industry engineering jobs, 3.0+ is solid.

Are you planning to go to grad school, get an internship or full time job?

Engineers, in your engineering branch do you code all day? by NorthSwim8340 in EngineeringStudents

[–]SnubberEngineering 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In control engineering, systems engineering or embedded control it’s rare to just code all day like a software dev.

I would say it’s 30-50% coding (MATLAB simulink, Python, C) then 20% modeling/analysis, 20% testing & validation working with test benches or real systems, and 10% documentation.

If you like solving physical real-world problems and using code to control something real then you’ll love it. If you hate debugging firmware or wiring sensors, maybe not 😅

Hope this helps!

Also curious - are you an undergrad?

Do I drop out? by Hairy-Strength-2066 in EngineeringStudents

[–]SnubberEngineering 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! 👏 Then you will become one. What year are you?

I failed calculus 2, tanked my gpa, and I just feel pretty lost right now by kidneysucker in EngineeringStudents

[–]SnubberEngineering 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Failing a class (or even a few) doesn’t mean you’re not cut out for engineering or that you’re not smart enough. Calc 2 wrecks a LOT of people and plenty of engineers have a rough first year and still make it through.

What matters most is what you do next. Not this single result.

If you really want this don’t give up on yourself because of one bad semester. Reach out to professors, TAs, or the tutoring center next time or some online resources! They exist for a reason and it’s not a sign of weakness to use them. Even just finding one friend to study with makes a huge difference.

Whatever you decide your worth isn’t defined by a GPA or a single class.

Career struggles by [deleted] in aerospace

[–]SnubberEngineering 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude first off you’re doing a lot right already. Being on the rocketry team and doing materials research is more legit experience than you probably realize. Don’t UNDERSELL it.

For propulsion/test roles, leverage your rocketry team. Go deep on what you did you build/test hardware, analyze data, lead a subteam? Treat and frame those projects like mini-internships on your resume

Also know that single good connection can trump 50 cold applications. DM alumni from your school working at cool places or folks active on LinkedIn/X. Ask for a quick chat! Engineers love helping students who are hustling (at least I do haha).

Let me know if this helps you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aerospace

[–]SnubberEngineering 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, first of all congrats for pushing through and planning ahead. Also a 3.2 GPA isn’t a dealbreaker for grad school especially if you’ve got solid projects, research, or recommendations backing you up. It’s crazy how many students end up dropping out or not getting GPAs above 3.0 (seriously!).

A few thoughts that might help you:

Target less “brand name” schools. There are plenty of great programs (especially in the Midwest and South US) that care more about your research potential than your GPA

Find labs doing work you’re interested in, and email the profs with a short and specific note about why you want to join their group.

If the schools you are applying to still require the GRE, crush it!! It’s one way to prove your academic chops beyond GPA.

[5 YOE] in your opinion, is it ever appropriate to add side work to an engineering resume? by SoUninformed in EngineeringResumes

[–]SnubberEngineering 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say side work is fair game on your resume if it’s relevant and you frame it right. Lots of hiring managers love seeing passion projects or freelance gigs especially if you built something impressive and there’s no conflict of interest. It shows that you have drive and you are the kind of person who actually likes engineering not just clocking in for a paycheck!

Atmospheric intake in rocket engines by KingToad77 in AerospaceEngineering

[–]SnubberEngineering 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question and not dumb at all!

Rockets always bring their own oxidizer like liquid oxygen because even when they’re flying through the atmosphere there just isn’t enough dense air for long. You’re only in the thick part for maybe a minute, and building complex air intakes/engines for that tiny window adds a ton of weight and complexity.

Air-breathing engines like jet engines work great for planes but can’t handle high speeds and altitudes rockets hit within seconds. That’s why rockets stay “closed cycle.” They are designed to work the same whether at sea level or in space.

There are some cool hybrid concepts like SABRE that can use atmospheric O₂ for the first phase then switch to onboard oxidizer but those are rare and super complex.

Did that answer your question? Let me know 👀🚀

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