[0 YoE] Aerospace Engineering grad student seeking full-time positions, looking for resume advice
Posting on behalf of my boyfriend who doesn’t have Reddit.
He’s an Aerospace Engineering M.S. student (graduating Summer 2026) seeking full-time entry-level roles in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, flight controls, and safety-critical systems, primarily in defense, government aerospace, or commercial aerospace.
Location: Based in North Carolina and mainly targeting NC, but also open to Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia. Willing to relocate. Not limited to local-only roles.
Background: 0 years of full-time industry experience, but has research experience in CFD, high-speed/hypersonic flow analysis, and experimental diagnostics, along with leadership roles in engineering organizations. Currently a full-time graduate student.
Why we’re posting: He’s preparing to apply seriously and wants to make sure the resume is competitive before sending out applications. Looking for direct feedback on:
- Overall competitiveness for entry-level aerospace/systems roles
- Whether the research is framed effectively for industry
- Anything unclear, weak, or unnecessary
- Anything missing that hiring managers expect
He is a U.S. citizen (no visa constraints).
Appreciate any honest, constructive feedback especially from engineers or hiring managers.
Posted Feb 16, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC