Chase L. Stueber
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
M.S. candidate in Astronautical Engineering with hands-on CubeSat mission design experience, specializing in orbital planning and satellite operations. Former U.S. Army Apache Attack Helicopter Company Commander with extensive leadership in high-risk environments, managing substantial assets while mentoring diverse teams for success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Engineer
Space Engineering Research Center (SERC)
Los Angeles, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Engineering Student contributing to the MAVERIC CubeSat project set to launch 01Jun2026.
- Led orbital design and planning for polar sun synchronous orbit of CubeSat to ensure mission feasibility.
- Developed Day-in-the-Life (DITL) for MAVERIC CubeSat mission, outlining standard operations and payload employment while addressing orbital procession and mission parameters.
- Assisted with solar panel assembly and performed magnetometer testing to ensure optimal functionality.
- Ground station operations, to include satellite tracking, communication, and data transfer.
- MAVERIC Project - University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA
Company Commander
United States Army
Fort Carson, CO
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Oversaw Company of 75 individuals including attack helicopter pilots, helicopter repairers, unmanned aerial vehicle operators, and unmanned aerial vehicle mechanics.
- Planned and flew AH-64D Apache attack helicopters as air mission commander in a team of five helicopters maneuvering during night conditions in challenging live fire environments.
- Collaborated with US Army Colonels to develop tactical training exercises and strategic decisions for successful combat deployments.
- Managed and presented $450M in US Army equipment, ensuring zero incidents throughout operations.
- Maintained standard of excellence in live fire rocket and 30mm engagements, tactical operations, and flying techniques with zero incidents.
- Mentored 16 officers and 54 enlisted personnel, enhancing their professional growth and career progression.
- Fort Carson, CO
Maintenance Platoon Leader
United States Army
Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Trained 60 Apache Helicopter mechanics, ensuring operational readiness through effective management of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for 20 helicopters.
- Coordinated transportation of Apache Helicopters overseas by boat, facilitating successful execution of live fire training operations.
- Oversaw implementation of $120M US Army Apache helicopter maintenance equipment, enhancing maintenance capabilities for the squadron.
- Managed training and sustainment of all ground support equipment used by the entire Squadron in support of AH-64 maintenance.
- Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
Platoon Leader
United States Army
Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Led platoon of 30 soldiers, including Apache helicopter pilots and maintainers, ensuring mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Planned and flew AH-64D Attack helicopters utilizing night vision devices as part of a scout weapons team of two helicopters in support of operations in the Pacific theater.
- Prepared $200M worth of equipment for deployment.
- Coordinated supply and logistical operations for troop, streamlining acquisition of equipment and supplies to support mission objectives.
- Oversaw maintenance operations for four AH-64D helicopters, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for critical missions.
- Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
Education
Master of Science - Astronautical Engineering
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR01-2016
Skills
CubeSat Systems Integration
- Satellite Communications
- Ground Station Operations
- DITL Mission Modeling
- Orbital Dynamics
- Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals
- Complex Aircraft Maintenance Management
- AH-64D Apache Pilot
- High-Altitude Flight Operations
- Multiengine Flight Operations
- Tactical Mission Planning
- Logistics Management
- Training Management
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Multiengine Flight Operations
Accomplishments
- Army Achievement Level x2 - Brigade Level Impact, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
- Army Commendation x2 - Battalion Level Impact, 2nd Squadron 6th Cavalry Regiment, Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
- Meritorious Service Medal - Division Level Impact, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, CO
- Aviation Safety Award (500 hours), 500 flight hours accident free
Certification
- Survive Escape Resist Escape (SERE) training - US Army SERE School
- US Army Flight School - AH64D Attack Helicopter
- Commercial Pilot License (Rotary)
- Instrument Rating
- CFI (in progress, rotary and fixed wing)
- Secret Clearance
Accomplishments
- Army Achievement Level x2 - Brigade Level Impact, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
- Army Commendation x2 - Battalion Level Impact, 2nd Squadron 6th Cavalry Regiment, Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
- Meritorious Service Medal - Division Level Impact, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, CO
- Aviation Safety Award (500 hours), 500 flight hours accident free
Timeline
Student Engineer
Space Engineering Research Center (SERC)
09.2025 - Current
Company Commander
United States Army
08.2022 - 03.2024
Maintenance Platoon Leader
United States Army
04.2020 - 12.2021
Platoon Leader
United States Army
10.2018 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Astronautical Engineering
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of Oregon