BS Space Systems Engineering

As a space systems engineering student, you'll learn to design, develop, test, and operate spacecraft—especially small satellites—in one of the few programs of its kind.

You'll focus on astronautical engineering, a specialty within aerospace engineering. You'll study space systems, mission operations, and satellite ground technologies using a systems engineering approach.

Along the way, you'll meet core physics and math requirements and develop skills you can use across engineering and beyond—critical thinking, research, teamwork, and more. 

Our space systems focus prepares you for careers in areas like space system development and testing, satellite telemetry, tracking and control, telecommunications electronics, commercial satellites, space transportation, space tourism, and space-based defense systems. Graduates have worked with NASA's Johnson Space Center, Rajant Corporation, the Space Dynamics Laboratory, and more, with nearly a 100% job placement rate.

The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 8% job growth for aerospace engineers this decade, with a median salary of $118,610 in 2020. You’ll also gain valuable skills like speaking, writing, teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism, and you can choose to continue your education in graduate school.