Summary
Overview
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Education
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Certification
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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, CA
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
01-2016

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
Chase L. Stueber