Experience

Laboratory For Atmospheric and Space Physics

• United States
• Research Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Associate

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Exploring the dynamics of the Martian upper atmosphere. Performing multi-instrument data analysis. My research also includes the design and modeling of scientific instruments for both large and small spacecraft missions. Exploring the dynamics of the Martian upper atmosphere. Performing multi-instrument data analysis. My research also includes the design and modeling of scientific instruments for both large and small spacecraft missions.



ASTRA

• Spain
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director, Space Systems Division

  • Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

  Performing business development and overseeing product development. Managing a group of three engineers in an agile and innovative small business environment. Performing the following engineering tasks: modeling, design, integration, and utilization of small satellite systems and instruments for space physics investigations. Oversee a team of programmers in a large-scale algorithm development effort for assimilating ITM data. Help decide strategic direction of the space systems division. Publishing in peer reviewed journals. Show less



Atmospheric and Space Technology Research Associates (ASTRA)

• Research Scientist

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Designing instruments and instrument components including an inlet system for a candidate mass spectrometer on Europa Clipper. Writing scientific software for new assimilative satellite drag model that ingests satellite orbit data to update the current atmospheric state. Publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Analyzing satellite data including, accelerometers, Langmuir probes, and UV spectrometer. Performing small satellite design and project management. Modeling spacecraft systems including attitude state propagation and control system evaluation. Writing several proposals each year. Show less



University of Colorado at Boulder

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

  Investigating aerodynamic forces on objects flying in the thin upper atmosphere focusing on spacecraft and re-entry vehicles. Also working with the Drag and Atmospheric Neutral Density explorer as a program management consultant and in the development and testing of the wind and temperature spectrometer. Investigating aerodynamic forces on objects flying in the thin upper atmosphere focusing on spacecraft and re-entry vehicles. Also working with the Drag and Atmospheric Neutral Density explorer as a program management consultant and in the development and testing of the wind and temperature spectrometer.



Colorado Space Grant Consortium

• United States
• Space Research and Technology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager for Drag and Atmospheric Density Explorer

  • Aug 2006 - Dec 2008

  Managed team of up to 50 students in the design, analysis, build and test of a small spacecraft called DANDE (winner of AFRL Nanosat Competition). Acting lead engineer for the Wind and Temperature Spectrometer responsible for conceptual and mechanical design as well as testing. Served as science advisor to the team managing the spacecraft instrument error budget. Managed team of up to 50 students in the design, analysis, build and test of a small spacecraft called DANDE (winner of AFRL Nanosat Competition). Acting lead engineer for the Wind and Temperature Spectrometer responsible for conceptual and mechanical design as well as testing. Served as science advisor to the team managing the spacecraft instrument error budget.



University of Texas at Austin

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Thruster Lead Student Engineer

  • 2004 - 2006

  Mechanical and electrical design of the thruster subsystem. Managing the subcontract for a composite fuel tank. Working with parts suppliers and machine shops to ensure requirements were met. Conducted vacuum testing of the plasma nozzle and functional testing of the flatsat electronics. Integrated the thruster into the FASTRAC satellite. Mechanical and electrical design of the thruster subsystem. Managing the subcontract for a composite fuel tank. Working with parts suppliers and machine shops to ensure requirements were met. Conducted vacuum testing of the plasma nozzle and functional testing of the flatsat electronics. Integrated the thruster into the FASTRAC satellite.



Air Force Research Laboratory

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Intern

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Worked on the design of a micro-discharge plasma thruster. Produced design and drawings of FASTRAC spacecraft antenna brackets. Worked on the design of a micro-discharge plasma thruster. Produced design and drawings of FASTRAC spacecraft antenna brackets.