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• develop and build spacecraft that can be used to fly to the International Space Station (ISS), the moon, Mars, and other celestial destinations • design and build rollercoasters, electric vehicles, and almost any other type of cutting-edge technology that you can imagine And these are just a few of the many job duties performed by engineering professionals. Engineering careers are available for people with high school diplomas all the way through doctorates . You can even train for some positions via an apprenticeship (a formal training program that combines supervised practical experience and classroom instruction) or through the military. These training methods—unlike college—are free, and you will earn a salary while you learn.

A structural engineer for the US Army Corps of Engineers prepares to inspect the top chords (slanted beams) of a railroad truss.

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Getting Started: Careers in Engineering