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So you want to be a Physicist
This week’s career takes a look at physicists, the brains behind the study of the laws and properties that govern space, time, matter and energy. Physicists usually specialise in a sub-category of physics, such as astrophysics, nuclear physics, molecular physics, or medical physics, because the subject
David McKeown - Rocket Engineer and Space Scientist
David McKeown talks to Smart Futures about conducting research for the European Space Agency (ESA). What do you do? I’m a rocket engineer and space scientist. During my first ESA project, we looked at space telescopes. They are 20 metres long and they shake when
Aisling Shannon - Structual Engineer
Aisling Shannon talks to Smart Futures about her career as a Structural Engineer at the European Space Agency. Your job title? Structures Engineer at the European Space Agency (ESA). What are the main tasks, responsibilities and skills required in your career? My role is to ensure that the spacecraft gets
Janice Patterson - Spacecraft System Engineer
Tell us about your role? I am currently working at the European Space Agency in the Directorate of Earth Observation for the Sentinel-2 Project as a System Operations and Optical Communications Payload Engineer. What are the main tasks, responsibilities and skills required? As a system engineer I need to
Tom O'Donoghue - Astrophotographer
Tom O’Donoghue’s career combines astronomy and photography. Here he talks about what his job is like, the cool things in his work, and what skills you need. What were the main 'career decision' muilestones in your life? In secondary school I studied physics and chemistry
Dr James Carton - Technology Director
What are the main tasks, responsibilities and skills required? I develop technology for the Energy, Automotive, AeroSpace and Space sectors. I also act as a consultant, in relation to manufacturing methods, research and development, modelling and simulation methods, structural and fluid analysis, computer aided design, electronic design and development, and
Dominic Doyle - Optical Engineer
Dominic Doyle talks to Smart Futures about his career as the Senior Optical Engineer at the European Space Agency (ESA). Your job title? Senior Optical Engineer with the European Space Agency (ESA). What are the main tasks, responsibilities and skills required? To lead research and development of optical technologies useful
