Nick Kopacek, a 2025 graduate of Embry-Riddle with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, currently works at Raytheon. He discusses his career, which involves significant hands-on work with hardware and extensive report writing. Nick highlights the importance of writing and public speaking as part of collaborating in the workplace. Even for very technical careers, problem-solving skills are more valuable than technical knowledge, since on-the-job training can fill in any gaps in your education. Nick advises current students to focus on communication and social skills, as they are crucial in the industry.