Careers · Space, Aviation & Nature
Rocket Engineer
A rocket has to push itself off the ground and survive a wild ride. You use forces, shapes, and careful measuring to make one that works.
The 26 headline skills a rocket engineer is built on. Tap a + node to open the 76 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Predicting Motion PatternsYou predict how a rocket will move before you ever launch it.ScienceDrawing Force DiagramsForce diagrams show the push and pull on the whole rocket.ScienceWhere Elements Come FromKnowing where elements come from helps you choose materials and fuel.Science3-D shapesA rocket is a 3-D shape you have to design and fit together.MathematicsComparing Lengths & HeightsYou compare lengths so each stage lines up right.MathematicsIterative Design and PrototypingYou test and improve each rocket design until it is ready to launch.Design & Technology
The subjects behind it
Forces & MotionScience
A rocket only lifts off when its push beats gravity.
Space ExplorationScience
The place a rocket is heading shapes how you build it.
GeometryMathematics
The shape of a rocket helps it fly straight and fast.
MeasurementMathematics
Every part has to be the right size to fit and hold.
Designing & MakingDesign & Technology
You design and build rockets, testing each part before it flies.