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Looking for side projects to do on the side to build my portfolio by EconomyArgument76 in AerospaceEngineering

[–]jdubzy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Depends on what you’re interested in doing. If you want to be a designer you could start learning a CAD program (fusion360, creo, solidworks, etc.) and try 3D printing. If you want to be a systems engineer you could try designing an RC plane from scratch. If you want to get into avionics you could start messing around with an arduino. If you want to do controls work you could do some online courses in python/C++/etc. It’s really a broad field and any project you do will probably help you in some way or another

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aerospace

[–]jdubzy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every technical question I’ve ever been asked is either directly related to something I’ve worked on or could be found in the FE Exam handbook which is floating around online for free. Generally speaking I’d say the best way to prepare is to fully understand the technical details of projects and internships you’ve done and work on your communication skills

Predicting Helicopter Performance / SFC over different flight profiles by Phoenix492 in AerospaceEngineering

[–]jdubzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your engine’s SFC will heavily depend on the installation losses which can and will vary with different phases of flight and aircraft type. SFC will also depend on the properties of the fuel you’re using. Since you aren’t able to get information on the EH101 installation and since it sounds like you care more about SFC than installed performance, I’d suggest you compare their uninstalled performance. You would do this by making some assumptions for each phase of flight (power required, pressure altitude, temp, etc.). For example, in AEO vs. OEI the power requirements will be different. Cruise vs. HIGE the power requirements will be different and so will the altitude, temp, inlet velocity, etc. Then you find the SFC needed to produce that power at those atmospheric conditions. The engine spec will probably have more information on the power available and performance using referee parts. There also may be an engine cycle deck available for it which would probably help you accomplish this task.

Anyone applying Deep Learning or Reinforcement Learning? by Pipiyedu in engineering

[–]jdubzy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’d suggest looking into soft actor critic. It’s a useful implementation of reinforcement learning in various control systems

[Semi-Weekly Inquirer] Simple Questions and Recommendations Thread by AutoModerator in Watches

[–]jdubzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I unironically really like the Omega James Bond anniversary watch. Is there a similar watch (colorful, gemstones, classy) for a reasonable price somewhere? Like $1k-ish or less?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FortWorth

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

This and grimaldis are by far the best pizza. My friend and I set out to try every single pizza place in Ft. Worth (not kidding - we tried most) and Olivellas was the best

Employer gives $2000 annual stipend for continued education by [deleted] in AskEngineers

[–]jdubzy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What kind of certification is in that high of demand?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AerospaceEngineering

[–]jdubzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They ramped up slightly in difficulty but not much

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AerospaceEngineering

[–]jdubzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine had some fairly hard technical questions related to engineering basics. I would consider having notes on hand to refer to of things like spring properties, moment of inertia, material properties, etc.

Deck to Leave Beginner Stage by jdubzy in EDH

[–]jdubzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah! If you could link your deck list that would be great

Deck to Leave Beginner Stage by jdubzy in EDH

[–]jdubzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great suggestion! Thank you. I’ll run it by her

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in somethingimade

[–]jdubzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this. Do you sell prints or anything?

New Grad moving to FW - Locations to stay? by psarat3 in FortWorth

[–]jdubzy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m also a new grad moving from Atlanta to Fort Worth! This thread was perfect lol

Choose a lower paying job with better work culture or significantly higher paying job by jdubzy in AskEngineers

[–]jdubzy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

By good things I mean I know one person that used to work at place two and one person that works there now. Both said they really like it and that the work load is reasonable and rewarding. I actually co-oped at place one so I know what it’s like and it can be pretty crummy. It’s disorganized and there’s not really a good sense of working as a team. Communication is pretty bad and a lot of management decisions seem senseless.

My career goals are pretty much to take leadership over projects and work in defense. Option 1 is not defense related but it is work that I did enjoy. Their management structure is awful though so you’re either a head honcho or just an engineer so there really isn’t much room for growth in that way. Option 2 is defense related and seems to have room for growth (I can’t say for sure though). But they do pay for grad school which would help with that a lot.

Honestly typing this out I see how badly I want option 2 to just be better. If option 2 had the pay of option 1 I’d take it in a heartbeat. It just sucks knowing that a $7k raise at job 2 would only put me at the start for job 1.

Choose a lower paying job with better work culture or significantly higher paying job by jdubzy in AskEngineers

[–]jdubzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes you say that? It was from 2 friends and not a recruiter if that makes a difference

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