Emerging technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics will influence the careers we do in the future.
These are the findings of our new study, which also revealed that 70% of young people want more guidance on the skills that will be in demand in the next 20 years to help make informed decisions on further education and careers.
In response to these findings, our futurists and technologists have predicted the top job roles likely to exist by the year 2040 and the areas of study that students should pursue to equip them with relevant skills.
Advances in technology, engineering and science, mean the workplace of today will look dramatically different in 2040. Whilst it's impossible for today's young people to know exactly where their career will take them in the next 20 years, a wide range of skills will be useful in future-proofing the careers of young people today. Indeed, subjects as varied as Graphic Design, Philosophy, Chemical Engineering and Cybersecurity will prove valuable for the jobs of tomorrow.
Nick Colosimo
, Principal Technologist, BAE Systems
AI, VR and Robotics are all emerging technologies identified as fields for some of the top careers of the future, with Robotics, Graphic Design and Philosophy named as some of the most useful subjects to study to gain relevant skills to future-proof your career.
Jobs of the future identified, include:
AI Ethicist
Areas of study: Philosophy; History and Maths.
Auto-Advisor
Areas of study: Robotics; Mechanical Engineering and Physics.
VR Architect
Areas of study: Graphic Design and Information Technology (IT).
Auto-Advisor - an Auto-Advisor will provide advice to companies on where robotic automation can be applied, ensure the automated workforce is in line with official guidelines and identify opportunities for upgrades
VR Architects will use virtual and augmented reality to map and monitor the lifespan of component parts within the platform
An AI Ethicist will ensure that AI is underpinned by robust ethics, does not display biases and does not deviate from serving the needs of an organisation.
Auto Advisor
VR Architect
AI Ethicist
Some of our best technicians come from different backgrounds and, as future positions evolve, it's important that school leavers embrace the element of the unknown to futureproof their careers. Our early careers programmes are helping young people not only with the skills required for today's jobs but also those skills that will allow them to adapt in the future. At BAE Systems, we are always looking ahead to better understand our future skills requirements and are committed to investing continually in the professional development of our people.
Nick Colosimo
, Principal Technologist, BAE Systems
Systems Farmer
Areas of study: Chemistry; Biology and Chemical Engineering.
Human e-Sources Manager
A Human e-Sources Manager would use performance-based wearables or e-textiles to measure data such as cognitive workload, wellbeing and output on an ongoing basis. They might be the first to identify an employee is becoming ill or respond to other medical indicators to offer occupational support or additional training to deal with potential stressful situations.
Areas of study: Psychology, Biology, Medical Sciences.
AI Translator
Areas of study: Cybersecurity; IT and Mechanical Engineering.
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Technologists are on the verge of a revolution in synthetic biology and chemical engineering in production where we can expect to be 'growing' macroscale multi-function platform parts, with desirable nanoscale features.
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Technologists are on the verge of a revolution in synthetic biology and chemical engineering in production where we can expect to be 'growing' macroscale multi-function platform parts, with desirable nanoscale features.
The images on this site are the property of BAE Systems (Copyright © 2019 BAE Systems. All rights reserved)Human e-Sources Manager
A Human e-Sources Manager would use performance-based wearables or e-textiles to measure data such as cognitive workload, wellbeing and output on an ongoing basis.
The images on this site are the property of BAE Systems (Copyright © 2019 BAE Systems. All rights reserved)AI Translator
As human and robotic working or 'cobotics' becomes more intertwined, the AI Translator will be responsible for training both the human and the AI assistant, helping them develop an effective 'teaming' relationship.
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