Nicholas Osterwisch
Founder, Propulsion Lead at EPS - Amateur Rocketry Group- Claim this Profile
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Mandarin Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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2021 AT&T Summer Learning Academy Extern
AT&TAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
C++ Essential Training
LinkedInAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
SOLIDWORKS 2019 Essential Training
LinkedInAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
SOLIDWORKS: Advanced Simulation
LinkedInAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
SOLIDWORKS: Simulation for Finite Element Analysis
LinkedInAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Learning Siemens NX
LinkedInJul, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
MATLAB Fundamentals
MathWorksJul, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook 2016
MicrosoftDec, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2016
MicrosoftNov, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist Word 2016
MicrosoftNov, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint 2016
MicrosoftOct, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist Access 2016
MicrosoftSep, 2017- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Founder, Propulsion Lead
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Jul 2022 - Present
-Co-founded an amateur rocketry group working on small hybrid and liquid propulsion systems -Owned the design, analysis, and testing of combustion devices and turbomachinery -Performed fluid characterization tests on nitrous oxide injectors to achieve target requirements. -Co-led the design, build, and test of a servo-actuated ball valve fluid control system for Fill, Vent, Dump, and Run actions. -Co-founded an amateur rocketry group working on small hybrid and liquid propulsion systems -Owned the design, analysis, and testing of combustion devices and turbomachinery -Performed fluid characterization tests on nitrous oxide injectors to achieve target requirements. -Co-led the design, build, and test of a servo-actuated ball valve fluid control system for Fill, Vent, Dump, and Run actions.
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SpaceX
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Crew Starship ECLSS - Associate Engineer
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
-Responsible for vibration testing and analysis of Crew Starship ECLSS systems to enable long-duration missions to Moon, Mars, and beyond -Design, manufactured, and tested hardware in support of ECLSS milestones for NASA HLS contract. -Responsible for vibration testing and analysis of Crew Starship ECLSS systems to enable long-duration missions to Moon, Mars, and beyond -Design, manufactured, and tested hardware in support of ECLSS milestones for NASA HLS contract.
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University of Cincinnati
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Researcher - Gas Dynamics & Propulsion Laboratory
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Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
Worked with Dr. Gutmark at the University of Cincinnati's Gas Dynamics & Propulsion Laboratory (GDPL) on Rotating Detonation Combustors (RDC) for propulsive applications. Work included design and installation of rig components, pressure and temperature data analysis, and more. Worked with Dr. Gutmark at the University of Cincinnati's Gas Dynamics & Propulsion Laboratory (GDPL) on Rotating Detonation Combustors (RDC) for propulsive applications. Work included design and installation of rig components, pressure and temperature data analysis, and more.
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Astra
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Spain
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
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Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
-Designed and manufactured payload interfacing structures for launch customers aboard Rocket 3.3-Wrote automated hot-fire and launch data analysis tool to save 10+ hours on data scrubbing.-Led fault tree analysis into various fluid control systems for LV0010 orbital flight anomaly-Defined thermal and fluid control system requirements for Rocket 4.0, including propellant management devices.
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Mission Assurance Intern
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
-Optimized build instructions for Rocket 3.3 propulsion systems including Delphin (6,500lbf, SL) and Aether (740lbf, Vac).-Led quality investigations for root cause analysis, implemented corrective actions that reduced non-conformance of batteries, valves, thrust chambers, and more.
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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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NASA L'SPACE - Mission Concept Academy
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
-Served as project manager, leading a team of 12 undergraduate and graduate students from across the country to design a Mars rover mission concept to study subsurface ice deposits on the planet.-Prepared preliminary design review (PDR) detailing science and engineering requirements, design and analysis of components, manufacturing considerations, budgets, and more.-Utilized industry software such as Siemen's NX, JMARS, and GMAT for vehicle design and mission analysis.
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NASA L'SPACE - Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience (NPWEE)
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
-Worked with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and the Office of the Chief Technologist to propose innovative solutions to NASA Taxonomy and Administration Scientific Objectives.-Drafted and submitted NASA proposal for novel non-planar adhesion technology for uncontrollable space debris and non-metallic asteroid bodies.-Co-chaired review panel that evaluated the scientific, engineering, and financial feasibility of academic proposals submitted to NASA MSFC through the L'SPACE program.-Submitted New Technology Reports (NTR's) for future use by others in industry and academia. Show less
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Hyperloop UC
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Structural Design & Simulations Engineer
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
The Boring Company: 2021 TBM Competition -Performed FEA simulations in SolidWorks on structural components of the TBM like gripper pads, thrust structure, and truss frame. -Designed cradle and rigging system for transporting TBM around facility and to dig site. SpaceX: 2019-2020 Hyperloop Competition -Worked on a team with 20+ other engineering students designing a levitating pod using halbach arrays. -Owned the design and analysis of a landing gear system to protect the vehicle in the event of levitation loss. -Collaborated on battery accumulator, brakes, and other vehicle systems. Show less
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Boeing
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aerospace Engineering Intern via Belcan A2I
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
-Performed static and fatigue (HCF) analysis on air-frame components for VC-25B using FEM and hand calculations. -Identified components of high safety margin and referred for redesign, reducing mass and manufacturing costs. -Documented and published thousands of stress check notes and presented status updates to Boeing management. -Performed static and fatigue (HCF) analysis on air-frame components for VC-25B using FEM and hand calculations. -Identified components of high safety margin and referred for redesign, reducing mass and manufacturing costs. -Documented and published thousands of stress check notes and presented status updates to Boeing management.
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Education
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2019 - 2023
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - BS, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering -
2018 - 2019
Miami University
Mechanical Engineering, Freshman -
2014 - 2018
William Mason High School
Honors High School Diploma, Honors/Regents High School/Secondary Diploma Program
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