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Aliah Rubio

Melrose Park,IL

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Admin Director

Liquid Rocketry @ Illinois
05.2023 - Current
  • Authored clear and comprehensive technical notes and updates for each sub-team, facilitating effective communication and information sharing among project members
  • Acted as the main presenter for general meetings and outreach events within the department, effectively communicating the project's goals and achievements
  • Maintained and updated the project calendar and meeting schedule, ensuring organizational efficiency and coordination among team members

Testing Co-Lead

Liquid Rocketry @ Illinois
05.2023 - Current
  • Led and supervised a team of 15 engineering students in the construction and design of a rocket engine test stand
  • Collaborated closely with team members to ensure the safe and functional development of test stand lines and systems
  • Worked in conjunction with the engine and pump teams to align the test stand's design with their specific requirements
  • Addressed logistical concerns, including identifying suitable testing sites and securing sponsorships for the project's funding

NPWEE Student

NASA L'SPACE Program
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in drafting and editing a NASA proposal outlining a novel method of radiation shielding for space suits
  • Acted as the primary aerospace engineering lead, overseeing the mechanical viability of all proposed systems
  • Conducted in-depth research on innovative methods for radiation shielding in the context of human space flight
  • Evaluated and assessed six NASA proposals as part of a panel led by the NASA Chief Technologist
  • Actively participated in weekly, two-hour workshops hosted by NASA engineers, focused on NASA proposal writing, review processes, and technical development

NASA MicroG-NExT Testing Lead

Illinois Space Society
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Defined, designed, and implemented comprehensive testing procedures and measures for the student-developed Zip-tie EVA Utility System (ZEUS)
  • Presented and authored a successful Test Readiness Review (TRR) presentation to a diverse audience of 20 NASA engineers, NBL Divers, and Microgravity NExT leads
  • Authored and delivered a Testing Operation Plan, which was presented verbally to in-water NBL Diver
  • Led and meticulously organized comprehensive water testing sessions aimed at accurately simulating NASA NBL conditions


Intern

Adler Planetarium
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Tested optical camera technology created by the Adler Planetarium
  • Diagnosed and resolved bugs in camera software through debugging and coding solutions
  • Ensured functionality and quality of optical camera systems through rigorous testing procedures
  • Analyzed collected data to identify trends in light emission within the Chicago area

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05.2026

High School Diploma -

West Leyden High School
Northlake, IL
05.2022

Skills

    Software

  • Siemens NX
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Autodesk Fusion

    Programming Languages

  • Python
  • Java
  • JavaScript

Timeline

Admin Director

Liquid Rocketry @ Illinois
05.2023 - Current

Testing Co-Lead

Liquid Rocketry @ Illinois
05.2023 - Current

NPWEE Student

NASA L'SPACE Program
05.2023 - 08.2023

NASA MicroG-NExT Testing Lead

Illinois Space Society
08.2022 - 06.2023

Intern

Adler Planetarium
03.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

High School Diploma -

West Leyden High School

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