机械工程致力于为社会服务的机械系统和机器的创建。机械工程师参与研究和设计各种类型的机械设备，包括引擎，工具和机器。广泛的学科使人们可以在几乎每个行业领域工作。犹他州州立大学机械与航空工程系在地区和国家级都得到认可。MAE毕业生在大学间全国学生设计比赛中始终名列前十位。2009年，USU无人机队在国际比赛中获得第一名。在完成三个学期之前，必须通过博士学位资格考试。论文要求​​有提议辩护和正式的最后辩护。论文必须符合研究生院和MAE系的要求。在安排最终答辩之前，必须先提交与该论文相关的论文，并由学生作为第一作
Mechanical engineering deals with the creation of the mechanical systems and machines that serve society. Mechanical engineers are involved in researching and designing mechanical devices of all types, including engines, tools, and machines. The broad discipline allows one to work in nearly every area of industry. Utah State's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is recognized at both regional and national levels. MAE graduates consistently finish in the top 10 percent in intercollegiate national student design competitions. In 2009, the USU Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Team took first place at an international competition. Graduate students enrolled in the program have the opportunity to study with award-winning faculty. The MAE Department received the university's 2010 Department Teaching Excellence Award for outstanding teaching throughout the department.