Daniel Malone
Boulder,CO
Summary
Strategic individual eager to leverage knowledge in aerospace engineering. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with focus on design, testing, communications, and mission focus. Skilled in structural analysis, dynamics and flight tests with strong understanding of industry standards and regulations. Skilled in instrumentation planning, mission control preparation and data processing. Collaborative and committed to innovation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Aerospace Engineer/ Avionics Architect
CU Sounding Rocket Laboratory
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of avionics, propulsion, and structures using state of the art composites techniques.
- Developed excellent communications skills, and used them in fast moving, high stress environments.
- Currently leading the laboratories HATSS Program (High Altitude Two Stage System), and bringing newly tested (up to mach 3.2) composite fins system to a high TRL (Technical Readiness Level)
Visitor Service and Maintenance
Wings Over The Rockies
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Provided exceptional customer service while acting as the primary point of contact for clients throughout all stages of the service lifecycle.
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
Education
Bachelors of Aerospace Engineering - Aerospace Engineering
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2026
Skills
- Manufacturing Processes
- Rapid Prototyping
- Vertical Launch Systems (VLS)
- Configuration Management
- Computer-Aided Design
- Composite Materials Design
- Simulation Modeling
- Materials research
- Propulsion systems
- Proposal Review
- Quality Control
- Non-Destructive Testing
Accomplishments
- Lead Systems and Mechanical Engineer in ASEN 5440 graduate class for AIM CUBE project. Designed the Space Craft bus, Propulsion Systems, and magnetometer boom. Project tied as a finalist with another team.
- Level 3 certified by Tripoli Rocket Association. Researched, designed, and manufactured a 3in diameter vehicle that successfully flew to 32K' at Mach 3
Certification
- Licensed (CLASS 3) - Tripoli Rocket Association TRA # 21053
High Powered Rocketry
High Powered Rocketry is an activities in which persons passionate about aerospace who wish to fly their own high altitude rockets have the ability to certify and fly them within the United States. High Powered Rocketry has taught me a myriad of advanced manufacturing skills, and has further embedded my love for aerospace.
Timeline
Lead Aerospace Engineer/ Avionics Architect
CU Sounding Rocket Laboratory
08.2023 - Current
Visitor Service and Maintenance
Wings Over The Rockies
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelors of Aerospace Engineering - Aerospace Engineering
University of Colorado At Boulder
- Licensed (CLASS 3) - Tripoli Rocket Association TRA # 21053
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