Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace)

Design, prototype, test

‘A standout project I completed was designing a two-tone siren circuit, similar to those used in ambulances or jets. I prototyped, tested, and had the design professionally printed before soldering the components. QUT’s electronics labs provide essential equipment like oscilloscopes and soldering stations, allowing me to apply theory in practice and deepen my understanding.’

Digital transformation in aviation

Linda Hapgood, Vice President of Digital Transformation at Boeing, is leading digital and sustainability projects which are transforming the aviation industry. Since joining Boeing as a QUT graduate, she’s worked on major projects including the 747 and the 787 programs. Now, she’s focused on what’s next for the future of flight, from virtual reality design to augmented reality manufacturing and training.

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Aerospace experience

‘I have had the privilege of presenting to an industry panel with my team for the Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems unit. The panel consisted of representatives from various aerospace companies in Brisbane that were able to engage and ask questions about our final project. QUT's practical and industry-driven approach to learning has given me critical skills in preparation for my future career. The hands-on experience I’ve had building and testing UAVs and various robots has been invaluable.'

Industry experience in your degree

'QUT works above and beyond to ensure its students have the best opportunities to engage with industry partners. I currently intern at Boeing where I get to apply what I’ve learnt to the latest technologies and collaborate with experts on complex engineering projects.'

Career-launching classes

‘In my final year of study, I was accepted into the Boeing Internship program with Boeing Defence Australia, where I was placed in the Air-Power Teaming System Program. After graduating, I was offered a full-time position as a system engineer.’

Connections to industry

‘QUT’s focus on real work connections prepared me to enter the aerospace industry. I worked on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of a Vacation Research Experience Scheme project and while undertaking work experience at the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation. As a graduate I have joined Airbus one of the largest, international aerospace companies.’

Taylah Griffin - QUT Graduate

QUT graduate Taylah Griffin tells her story of growing up in Gordonvale, Queensland and moving to Brisbane to study electrical and aerospace engineering at QUT. Now working for Boeing, Taylah visits her home town to encourage Indigenous high school students to consider pursuing higher education and a career path in STEM.

Aerospace for the real-world

'I chose to study electrical and aerospace because of my passion for aerospace and because I saw the big potential in this industry, especially around autonomous systems in aircraft. Most of the units I study are related to coding, which is absolutely "real-world" because big data is the future of the industry and engineers cannot solve the task by hand and will use simulation instead.'

Aerospace experience

‘I have had the privilege of presenting to an industry panel with my team for the Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems unit. The panel consisted of representatives from various aerospace companies in Brisbane that were able to engage and ask questions about our final project. QUT's practical and industry-driven approach to learning has given me critical skills in preparation for my future career. The hands-on experience I’ve had building and testing UAVs and various robots has been invaluable.'

Industry experience in your degree

'QUT works above and beyond to ensure its students have the best opportunities to engage with industry partners. I currently intern at Boeing where I get to apply what I’ve learnt to the latest technologies and collaborate with experts on complex engineering projects.'

Career-launching classes

‘In my final year of study, I was accepted into the Boeing Internship program with Boeing Defence Australia, where I was placed in the Air-Power Teaming System Program. After graduating, I was offered a full-time position as a system engineer.’

Connections to industry

‘QUT’s focus on real work connections prepared me to enter the aerospace industry. I worked on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of a Vacation Research Experience Scheme project and while undertaking work experience at the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation. As a graduate I have joined Airbus one of the largest, international aerospace companies.’