Aliah Rubio
Melrose Park,IL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Admin Director
Liquid Rocketry @ Illinois
2023.05 - 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
2023.05 - 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
2023.05 - 2023.08
- 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
2022.08 - 2023.06
- 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
2021.03 - 2021.05
- 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, IL05.2026
High School Diploma -
West Leyden High School
Northlake, IL05.2022
Skills
- Siemens NX
- Autodesk Inventor
- Autodesk Fusion
Software
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
Programming Languages
Timeline
Admin Director
Liquid Rocketry @ Illinois
2023.05 - Current
Testing Co-Lead
Liquid Rocketry @ Illinois
2023.05 - Current
NPWEE Student
NASA L'SPACE Program
2023.05 - 2023.08
NASA MicroG-NExT Testing Lead
Illinois Space Society
2022.08 - 2023.06
Intern
Adler Planetarium
2021.03 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
High School Diploma -
West Leyden High School
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