Elizabeth Chaparro
Madison,WI
Summary
Engineer and advocate for inclusive leadership with expertise in project management, cost analysis, and cross-functional program development. Experienced in coordinating complex projects, cultivating partnerships, and building equitable, engaged communities. Combines analytical rigor with a people‑first approach to drive organizational growth and collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hardware Engineer II
Sub‑Zero Group
Madison, WI
02.2023 - Current
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring timely achievement of milestones.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product specifications with quality standards.
- Coordinated with contract manufacturers to maintain production quality and cost efficiency.
- Developed technical documentation for hardware designs, including product specifications and DVT procedures.
- Oversaw project workflow and supported internal and external resources.
- Founded and chaired Women in Science and Technology (WIST) ERG to unite women across technical functions.
- Established partnerships with nonprofits to expand STEM outreach initiatives.
Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer II
THE BOEING COMPANY
St Louis, Missouri
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Created automated unit-test framework and led code migration to enhance model efficiency.
- Developed MATLAB/Simulink flight-control models for F-15 program using test-driven development to ensure reliability.
- Developed and maintained documentation for control processes and equipment specifications.
Teaching Assistant
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, Missouri
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Teaching Assistant for various courses including Engineers in the Community, Probability and Statistics, Sensors and Actuators, and Analysis of Rotary Wing Systems
- Collaborated with faculty on curriculum development
- Guest lectured for multiple courses
X-Force Fellow
National Security Innovation Network
Crane, IN
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyzed the effects of radiation on trapped ion quantum computers.
- Modeled noise simulations in Quantum Information Software Kit (QKIST).
- Supported project teams in executing research initiatives and presentations.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, MO05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2018
Skills
- Project and Program management
- Hardware design
- MATLAB programming
- Production coordination
- Community outreach
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team building
Timeline
Hardware Engineer II
Sub‑Zero Group
02.2023 - Current
Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer II
THE BOEING COMPANY
08.2022 - 02.2023
X-Force Fellow
National Security Innovation Network
06.2021 - 08.2021
Teaching Assistant
Washington University in St Louis
08.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Loyola University of Chicago