Expert: Paul Soderman - 1/12/2006

Question
Here Are The Questions Mr. Soderman : 1.) How many hours do you work per week  2.) Is it possible to work at home 3.) What are the retirement benefits  4.) Do you work alone or with other people  5.) Is this what you thought you would be doing in high school   6.)What degees are involved in aeronautical engineering 7.) What degrees did you get  8.) What is your specialty in aernautical engineering.  9.) What are some of the jobs you can get being an aeronautical engineer.

Thanks for your time


Brett

Answer
Hi Brett
1.  I am now retired, but I worked for 37 years at 40 hrs/week unless we were in the middle of a research test, which took more hours.
2.  Some people are able to telecommute one day a week or so.
3.  Very good.  I get a decent annuity plus health coverage.
4.  I was a Group Leader working with about 10 people directly, and many others indirectly.
5.  I wanted to be an engineer after I took my first physics class in high school.  I chose Aero Engineering my junior year at the U. of Washington.
6.  A B.S. in Aero Engineering is required, a M.S. is recommended, and a Ph.D. is a big plus.
7.  I have a B.S. and M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering.
8.  I specialized in low speed aerodynamics and aeroacoustics.
9.  You can work for aicraft manufacturers such as Boeing, auto manufacturers, and research labs such as NASA.

Paul