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An expert in the field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft. It has two major and overlapping branches: Aeronautical engineering and Astronautical Engineering.

Aerospace Materials Specialists make sure the right material is used for the right job and are involved in developing, selecting or evaluating materials for Aircraft Development. Aerospace Materials Scientists and Engineers can be involved in research and development or production of anything from paint to lasers used in the building and development of Aircrafts.

An expert in a specialized multi-disciplinary field of engineering that combines science, microbiology, and engineering education for food and allied industries.

Aircraft Structures Technicians are members of the air maintenance team who handle service and maintain Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) aircraft and associated equipment. They are responsible for the maintenance and repair of aviation life support equipment, aircraft structures and related components.

Engineers specialized in designing, manufacturing and operating automobiles, a segment of vehicle engineering which deals with motorcycles, buses, trucks, etc. It includes mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety elements.

Avionics technicians install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles. They test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.

Biochemical Engineers develop usable, tangible products, using knowledge of biology, chemistry, or engineering. Solve problems related to materials, systems, or processes that interact with humans, plants, animals, microorganisms, or biological materials.

Engineers of highly interdisciplinary field that combines biological sciences with engineering technologies to manipulate living organisms and biological systems to produce products that advances healthcare, medicine, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals and environment control.

Ceramic engineers develop manufacturing processes and equipment for converting ceramics into useful products. They test various combinations of materials to create ceramics that are durable and economical.

Chemical engineers design and troubleshoot processes for the production of chemicals, fuels, foods, pharmaceuticals and biological, just to name a few. They are most often employed by large-scale manufacturing plants to maximize productivity and product quality while minimizing costs.

Civil engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct, and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.

Computer scientists use technology to solve problems. They write software to make computers do new things or accomplish tasks more efficiently. They create applications for mobile devices, develop websites, and program software.

An electrical engineer is someone who designs and develops new electrical systems, solves problems and tests equipment. They study and apply the physics and mathematics of electricity, electromagnetism and electronics to both large and small scale systems to process information and transmit energy.

Engineers experts in the application of science and mathematics to practical problems in the field of electronics and communications. Electronics and communications engineers engage in research, design, development and testing of the electronic equipment used in various systems.

EEE engineers focuses on the analysis, design, development and manufacture of electrical equipment, electronic devices, Mechatronics technologies, and automation and control systems.

Engineers who are responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing and maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery and processes.

Electronics engineers work on federal electronic devices and systems, including satellites, flight systems, radar and sonar systems, and communications systems.

Environmental Engineers use principles of biology and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. These workers are involved in matters such as recycling, waste disposal, water and air pollution control and public health issues.

Food technologists research and develop new food and beverage products and/or improve the quality of existing products. They may also develop or improve the processing, packaging, storage, and safety of food in line with government and industry standards.

Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.

Instrumentation engineers are responsible for planning, installing, monitoring and maintaining control systems and machinery within manufacturing environments. They typically work with control processes that use sensors to provide feedback.

Leather technicians are responsible for the process of turning animal products into leather. Technicians in small tanneries are involved in a variety of processes whereas those in larger tanneries may concentrate on one particular area.

Manufacturing technologists develop tools, implement designs, or integrate machinery, equipment, or computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes, recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.

Marine engineers design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment, conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies in order to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.

Materials engineers work with metals, ceramics, and plastics to create new materials. Materials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a range of products, from computer chips and aircraft wings to golf clubs and biomedical devices.

Mechanical engineers design power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines, as well as power-using machines, such as refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

Metallurgists develop and manufacture metal items and structures that range from tiny precision-made components to huge engineering parts. Metallurgists usually specialize in a specific area such as process, chemical or structural metallurgy.

Mining and geological engineers typically design open-pit and underground mines, supervise the construction of mine shafts and tunnels and devise methods for transporting minerals to processing plants.

A Naval Architect is a professional engineer who is responsible for the design, construction and repair of ships, boats, other marine vessels and offshore structures, both civil and military, including: Merchant ships – Oil/Gas Tankers, Cargo Ships, Cruise Liners, etc.

Nuclear engineers research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems used to derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation. Many of these engineers find industrial and medical uses for radioactive materials—for example, in equipment used in medical diagnosis and treatment.

Optical engineers design precision optical systems for cameras, telescopes, or lens systems. They determine the required specifications and make adjustments to calibrate and fine-tune optical devices. They also design and develop circuitry and components for devices that use optical technology.

Petroleum engineers revolve around the production of oil and gas. When a new reservoir is located, petroleum engineers analyze it to determine whether it can be profitably exploited. If so, they create a drilling and extraction plan to pump out the oil or gas.

Plastics engineers engage in the processing, designing, development, and manufacturing of plastic products.

Plastic technician’s primary job is to set up, monitor and troubleshoot plastic injection – moulding machines. This requires specialized knowledge of materials, specific tools, and equipment.

Polymer engineers work primarily in the field of plastics development. They may help develop new plastics or assist in the testing and evaluation of products. Polymer engineers may be expected to maintain a laboratory or oversee other employees in working on a product or process.

Production engineers work in the sphere of manufacturing, overseeing the production of goods in many industries at factories or plants. Their main job is to ensure that all products are manufactured with utmost efficiency and quality, according to planned protocols using the appropriate technology.

Specialists in the field of chemical engineering which involves the study of the processes required for the conversion of raw materials such as wood, into pulp and paper products.

Robotics engineers design, test, and build robots that are productive and safe to operate as well as economical to purchase and maintain. These engineers use computer-aided design and drafting, and computer-aided manufacturing (CADD/CAM) systems to perform their tasks.

Sales engineers essentially involves in translating and explaining highly complex technical information to customers and clients, focusing on revealing how a product or piece of equipment can solve specific problems.

A structural engineer analyzes and designs the gravity support and lateral force resistance of buildings, bridges, and other structures.

Experts who deal with the application of scientific and engineering principles to the design and control of all aspects of fiber, textile, and apparel processes, products, and machinery.

An expert in the branch of meteorology. They study the total vertical extent of the Earth’s atmosphere as opposed to the atmosphere near the Earth’s surface only.

Air traffic controllers maintain the flow of aircraft in and out of airports and in flight to maintain aviation safety.

An airline pilot is contracted to an airline and transports people and cargo locally and around the world. A part of the job would be flying long or short haul flights for business leisure or commercial purposes.

An expert who studies the origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the universe: extraterrestrial life and life on Earth.

Experts who study the geology of the Earth’s Moon, other planets and their moons, comets, asteroids, and meteorites. 

An astronaut or cosmonaut is a person trained by a human spaceflight program to command, pilot, or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft.

Building surveyors offer advice on many aspects of design and construction, including maintenance, repair, refurbishment and restoration of proposed and existing buildings.

An expert who studies weather patterns over a period of time. Their work is similar to that of meteorologists but focuses on a much longer timescale, studying trends over months, years or even centuries.

An expert in the study of astronomy that involves the origin and evolution of the universe, from the Big Bang to today and on into the future. According to NASA, the definition of cosmology is “the scientific study of the large scale properties of the universe as a whole.”

A specialist in electrometallurgy. Electrometallurgy is a method that uses electrical energy to produce metals by electrolysis.

An expert who studies the movement, action, and effects of water, also called fluid dynamics.

A geologist studies the composition, structure, and other physical attributes of the earth, including rocks and minerals. They use physics, mathematics, and geological knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water.

An expert who studies the distribution, flow and quality of water underground (as opposed to hydrologists who are primarily concerned with surface water).

Meteorologists study the weather and atmosphere and use scientific research and mathematical models to predict patterns and forecast changes in weather conditions.

An expert who scientifically studies clouds.

An expert of Ontology. Ontology is essentially the study of things, how they relate to other things, and what those things are called. An Ontologist is a creator of languages. Also known as a language engineer.

An expert in the study of changes in climate taken on the scale of the entire history of Earth.

A scientist who has specialized knowledge in the field of physics, which encompasses the interactions of matter and energy at all length and time scales in the physical universe.

An expert in the study of the origin, composition, and distribution of matter in the planets.

A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest.

An expert in the study of nature and origin of the physical features of the moon.

An expert in the study of reports, visual records, physical evidence, and other phenomena related to unidentified flying objects.

A geologist who studies the processes involved in the formation and eruptive activity of volcanoes and their current and historic eruptions, known as volcanology.