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Aram S. Hayrapetyan

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Aspiring aerospace professional and dedicated USNA student with a strong foundation in STEM, leadership, and aviation. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science at the United States Naval Academy, I am committed to leveraging my skills and experiences to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in the field.

With a passion for aviation, demonstrated by earning a Private Pilot’s license from Purdue University, intercollegiate competition, and ECAs, I am eager to connect with professionals in the aerospace and defense industries to explore new opportunities and contribute to transformative projects.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Midshipman

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
Current - Current
  • PROTRAMID: Professional Military Training in San Diego, CA, to aid in exposure to all paths for Naval and Marine Officers.
  • 19th Company Academics Corporal: Manage academic training for the company, and successfully identified and addressed study habit deficiencies to maintain academic standards.
  • USNA Mentors Program Staff: Coordinate Brigade-wide professional development events ('Speed Mentoring' and 'Anchor Talks'), connecting Midshipmen with experienced officers.
  • USNA Space Club: Facilitate opportunities for Midshipmen to connect with space professionals and opportunities.

Intercollegiate Flight Team

USNA
Annapolis, MD
2025 - Current
  • Achieved team victory in intercollegiate flight and ground aviation competition, ending rival's 21-year winning streak.
  • Participated in competitive events showcasing skills in flight and ground aviation.

Aviation Ground Instructor (AGI)

USNA Powered Flight Program
Annapolis, MD
06.2024 - Current
  • Selected as Staff Instructor with FAA qualifications to teach ground portion of basic flight training.
  • Instructed Senior Midshipmen on flight fundamentals, facilitating successful completion of flight solos.

Optics Team

USNA 20 Satellite Build Project
Annapolis, MD
09.2024 - Current
  • Engineering and testing laser uplink/downlink capabilities for a 3U CubeSat, in collaboration with research professors.
  • Designing optical subsystems for a real-world satellite with a pending launch date.

F-22 Mission Systems Intern (2024)

Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
2023 - 2024

Supported the F-22 modernization project.

CubeSat Project Manager

Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
2023 - 2024

Led a student team in the end-to-end design and management of a CubeSat project.

HIP STEM Fellow

Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
2022 - 2024
  • Selected for a multi-year engineering development program focused on STEM integration in defense technology.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
05.2028

The Ingenuity Project - Research Practicum

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Baltimore, MD
06.2024

Private Pilot Flight Academy - West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
08.2023

Skills

  • FAA Advanced Ground Instructor
  • FAA Private Pilot
  • Project Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Optical Design
  • Excel Proficient
  • Multilingual

Languages

  • Armenian, Fluent
  • English, Fluent

Timeline

Optics Team

USNA 20 Satellite Build Project
09.2024 - Current

Midshipman

United States Naval Academy
Current - Current

Aviation Ground Instructor (AGI)

USNA Powered Flight Program
06.2024 - Current

Intercollegiate Flight Team

USNA
2025 - Current

F-22 Mission Systems Intern (2024)

Northrop Grumman
2023 - 2024

CubeSat Project Manager

Northrop Grumman
2023 - 2024

HIP STEM Fellow

Northrop Grumman
2022 - 2024

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

United States Naval Academy

The Ingenuity Project - Research Practicum

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Private Pilot Flight Academy - West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University