The MAE Career Fair connects industry experts and recruiters with NC State’s exceptional undergraduate and graduate MAE students. This event offers students the chance to explore internships, co-ops and full-time opportunities with top companies in aerospace, energy, automotive, defense and beyond. It offers employers an opportunity to target students with specifically mechanical or aerospace degrees.

Student Information

Employers at the MAE career fair are looking for students in both Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering programs for co-ops, internships and employment.

Registration is not required for students to attend the MAE career fair. You will be asked to check in when you arrive.

We highly recommend you review the employer information available on Career Fair Plus and upload your resume into ePack.

Before the career fair, all students can meet with the Career Development Center for resume reviews, interview prep, and advise on interacting with employers. You can schedule an appointment or take advantage of their drop in hours.

Graduate students can also meet with the MAE Graduate Career Counselor for graduate specific assistance.

Know before you go:

• Career Fair Plus
• ePack
• MAE Graduate Career Counselor
• NC State Career Development Center

Parking and Transportation:

• Wolfline route 43 has stops on Centennial Campus and will take you near McKimmon. 
• Students are permitted to park at the McKimmon visitor parking lot as long as spots are available. We do expect the lot to fill. 

Be on the lookout for multiple employer info sessions as well as booths located in the EB3 2nd floor atrium area throughout the week of September 7th.

Employer Information

The Spring 2027 MAE Career Fair will take place on January 28, 2027 at the McKimmon Center.

Employer Registration is now open. We have two registration option available for employers of all sizes.

The MAE Career Fair allows employers to target students who specifically have, or are pursuing, mechanical and aerospace degrees.

More than 630 mechanical and aerospace students attended last fall semester’s career fair, the department’s first! We have excellent students who are eager to meet with employers for co-ops, internships and employment.