BEng in Aerospace Engineering

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Aerospace Engineering students develop advanced hands-on skills by having direct access to 23+ state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. These technologies allow students to do advanced experiments, collaborate with industry-standard computer software, and participate in team projects that mimic real-world aerospace engineering challenges. There are wind tunnels and flight simulator facilities as well as propulsion, avionics, and big data analytics labs, making it an immersive, hands-on learning experience from start to finish. They are also provided the opportunity to benefit from augmented reality equipment, aircraft fuselage mock-ups, and satellite test beds, all leading to the emerging needs of the aerospace industry.

Technical skills and professional abilities are fostered in students through these hands-on experiences:

• Intensive flight simulation laboratory with X-PLANE flight sim software and MATLAB/Simulink, with PC workstations having control columns and rudder pedals in order to create realistic air and space flight vehicle operation

• Advanced Non-Contact Vibrometry Laboratory (ANCVL) for lightweight aerospace structure modeling and analysis using non-contact laser vibrometry and data acquisition systems

• Big Data analytics platform and AI algorithm repository for machine learning, predictive analysis, and aerospace applications

• Autonomous and Intelligent Machines (AIM) Laboratory for robotics, drone, motion planning, and virtual reality research for aerospace applications

• ACE modular satellite attitude motion and control test bed, modeling frictionless space environments and supporting user-programmed control software

• Propulsion and Clean Energy Research Lab with laboratory-scale burners, optical diagnostics, and high-speed cameras to conduct research on combustors and gas turbine engines

• Spacecraft Attitude and Instrumentation Laboratory (SAIL) with three-axis rotary motion platform and data collection electronics to conduct research on navigation sensors

• Space electronics assembly and test facilities, such as high-precision soldering and vibration calibration

• Access to augmented reality hardware, a full aircraft fuselage mockup, wind tunnel testing, and simulator for optimization of the cockpit using AERIAS

• Opportunity for group design projects, co-op internships, and research with industry connections using TMU's partnerships with leading aerospace firms

Graduates of the BEng in Aerospace Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) are highly sought after in Canada’s aerospace, aviation, and high-tech sectors, as well as internationally. Alumni secure roles such as aircraft design engineer, aircraft maintenance engineer, flight test engineer, propulsion engineer, avionics specialist, and space systems design engineer. Major employers include Boeing, Bombardier, Canadian Space Agency, Pratt & Whitney, SpaceX, Magellan Aerospace, De Havilland, Collins Aerospace, and Transport Canada.

You’ll benefit from:

• Strong industry links: The program partners directly with leading aerospace companies, offering access to internships, co-op placements, and collaborative projects. Recent partnerships include investments from SOTI for aerial drone technology research and hands-on opportunities with Bombardier and Collins Aerospace.

• Hands-on experience: Students engage in capstone projects, laboratory work, and team-based design challenges, using advanced facilities such as wind tunnels and propulsion labs. You can join student rocketry and robotics teams, and participate in over 24 specialised aerospace labs.

• Career support and alumni network: Dedicated career services and a robust alumni network help graduates access opportunities in industry, research, and entrepreneurship, with many students securing jobs through co-op and industry connections.

Graduate outcomes and salaries: Typical starting salaries for aerospace engineers in Canada are CAD $60,000–$75,000, with experienced professionals earning $90,000–$120,000 or more, and senior roles exceeding $120,000 annually. The national median salary for aerospace engineers is around CAD $85,000, and salaries are higher in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver.

Further Academic Progression: You can pursue advanced degrees such as MASc, MEng, or PhD in aerospace engineering or related fields at TMU or other top institutions. TMU’s graduate programs offer research-intensive (MASc, PhD) and course-based (MEng) options, with specializations in vehicle dynamics, control systems, robotics, avionics, and space systems. The program’s strong technical and research foundation supports careers in research, technical leadership, academia, and innovation in the aerospace and technology sectors, both in Canada and internationally.