Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Breadcrumb mae mechanical and aerospace engineering About the Department The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering aims to inspire, educate, and develop leaders of character with a solid foundation in the disciplines of mechanical and aerospace engineering who can design and implement solutions in complex environments as trusted Army professionals and stewards of the engineering profession.Aerospace engineering is crucial for developing and testing prototypes of aircraft and spacecraft. Mechanical engineers can work across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, robotics, energy, and transportation. They also are involved in many aspects of the aerospace industry, including the design and development of aircraft, spacecraft, and related components. Majors The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering provides courses tailored to cadets interested in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Majors determine course requirements and academic timelines as well as the type of career or branch that a cadet may choose to pursue after USMA graduation. The MAE majors will prepare cadets for careers shaping technology's future. Explore Mechanical Engineering Major at USMA Explore Aerospace Engineering Major at USMA Research MAE cadets, faculty, and staff participate in the pursuit of knowledge through USMA’s variety of outstanding research-oriented centers, institutes, and programs. Cadets may take part in capstone projects, offering hands-on experience in designing solutions for real-world challenges. Explore the Center for Applied Engineering Internships MAE offers international and domestic summer Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) internships. These academic enrichment experiences led by USMA or coordinated with external partners create excellent opportunities for cadets to practice what they learn in the classroom and use their leadership skills in new and often challenging circumstances. Explore MAE internship opportunities COL Aaron T. Hill, Jr. Department Head Professor COL Aaron Hill is a professor at the United States Military Academy (USMA), responsible for teaching, scholarship, and leadership at the academy and department levels. He was commissioned as an Engineer Officer from West Point in 1997, where he majored in Civil Engineering. He has served in various assignments worldwide, including Afghanistan, the Sinai Peninsula, Bosnia, and Croatia. Read more about COL Aaron Hill Meet the MAE faculty and staff Follow MAE Contact Us UPS/ FEDEX Mailing address:Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering752 Thayer RoadWest Point, NY 10996-1905Administrative Office Contact MAE Prospective Faculty & Staff Want to learn more about becoming an academic instructor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering? Join the MAE team Explore non-commissioned officer opportunities Explore civilian opportunities Additional Resources For interested cadets, contact the point of contact for each MAE major.Mechanical Engineering - Dr. Gregory FreisingerAerospace Engineering - LTC Drew Curriston