Welcome back to All Things STEM With Ashley, where we empower the next generation of STEM professionals through career advice, mentorship, networking, and real conversations with industry leaders. In this episode of our Men in STEM Series, Ashley sits down with John Conlin, a Systems Engineer in the aerospace and defense industry who earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Industrial Engineering and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering. Beyond his impressive academic journey, John has become a powerful advocate for students and early-career professionals by creating a pipeline that has helped nearly 50 graduates secure engineering careers at a leading aerospace and defense company. In this conversation, John shares practical strategies for breaking into engineering, networking with purpose, salary negotiation, career advancement, leadership development, professional branding, advocating for yourself in the workplace, and building long-term success in STEM. He also discusses his leadership within SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), the importance of mentorship, and how community involvement can accelerate your engineering career. Whether you're an engineering student, industrial engineer, systems engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, computer engineer, recent graduate, or young professional, this episode is filled with actionable advice to help you land internships, secure full-time engineering jobs, earn promotions, negotiate your salary, and thrive in the STEM workforce. 💼 Topics Covered: • Systems Engineering Careers • Industrial Engineering • Aerospace & Defense Engineering • Engineering Leadership • SHPE & STEM Organizations • Networking for Engineers • Salary Negotiation • Career Growth & Promotions • Engineering Ph.D. Journey • Mentorship & Professional Development • Early Career Success • STEM Career Tips 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with engineers, STEM professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are shaping the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Be STEMpowered! #SystemsEngineering #IndustrialEngineering #EngineeringCareers #Aerospace #DefenseIndustry #SHPE #STEM #EngineeringStudent #CareerAdvice #SalaryNegotiation #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #Mentorship #STEMEducation #Engineer #WomenInSTEM #MenInSTEM #AllThingsSTEMWithAshley #STEMWithAshley Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-stem-with-ashley--6586628/support.