Careers in Physics
Many exciting career opportunities involve physics. Whether you want to become an electrician or an architect, you can put the ideas you read about in this unit to work toward a great career.


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Aerospace Engineer
If you have ever flown in an airplane, you have first-hand experience of the work of aerospace engineers. These professionals understand the principles of flight and are able to design, analyze, model, simulate, and test aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and rockets. Aerospace engineers often specialize in areas such as propulsion, guidance, or navigation and control.
Educational requirements: Master's degree in physics, aerodynamics, or astronautics
Architect
To find out what an architect does, all you have to do is look around you. Architects design all types of buildings, from houses to airport terminals to entire developments. Architects have to be able to predict how a building and its materials will hold up to a variety of forces.
Educational requirements: Five-year bachelor of architecture program, three- to four-year master of architecture program for those with a degree in another discipline, internship, and passage of Architect Registration Examination
Camera Operator
Lights—Camera—Action—Many motion picture camera operators hear this almost every day. Camera operators use lenses in their cameras and set up lights to photograph scenes. They also adjust the controls on the camera to produce high quality footage.
Educational requirements: High-school diploma
Computer Repair Technician
Computer repair technicians repair, maintain, and install mainframes, network servers, and personal computers. They also must be familiar with electronics, the technology that includes components such as electron tubes and photoelectric cells.
Educational requirements: Two-year community or junior college program in computer repair technology
Electrician
Electricians are responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems. They also must adhere to the National Electrical Code and obey state and local building codes to safely install electrical systems.
Educational requirements: Four- or five-year apprenticeship program and state license
HVAC Technician
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) technicians install, maintain, and repair heating and cooling systems in homes and commercial buildings. HVAC technicians also make sure that ozone-depleting chemicals are not released into the environment.
Educational requirements: Two-year community or junior college degree, with courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and mechanical drawing; refrigeration handler's license
 
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