Yes, placements are quite promising for aerospace engineering graduates, especially from reputed aeronautical and aerospace engineering colleges in India. With India’s growing emphasis on indigenous defense manufacturing, space exploration, and the private aerospace ecosystem, job opportunities have been expanding significantly.
Graduates from top colleges such as IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIST, and Puran Murti Campus have been placed in renowned organizations like ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited), and private global players like Boeing, Airbus, and Safran. Additionally, the rise of aerospace startups and private space companies like Skyroot, Agnikul, and Bellatrix Aerospace has opened new career pathways for fresh graduates.
These colleges typically offer strong placement cells, dedicated to training students in resume writing, group discussions, interview preparation, and soft skills development. Many institutions also have industry tie-ups for internships and collaborative projects, which frequently convert into pre-placement offers (PPOs).
The average salary for a fresher in this field ranges from ₹5–8 LPA, while graduates from IITs or those placed in R&D profiles at ISRO or international companies can start at ₹10–12 LPA or more. With experience or a postgraduate degree, these figures can significantly increase.
Moreover, the diverse skill set gained in aerospace—such as structural design, computational simulations, aerodynamics, and avionics—allows graduates to also work in allied industries like automotive, robotics, defense technology, and research labs.
In short, placements are very good for aerospace engineering grads, especially from well-established institutions. The key is to choose a college with strong academic-industry integration and support for career development.