EMMA GRAY
Prosper,TX
Summary
Proficient aerospace and mechanical engineer adept in engineering analysis and project leadership. Proven ability to drive innovation and collaborate effectively within teams. Experienced in communicating complex concepts through educational outreach. Eager to contribute to aerospace innovation and technology development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Propulsion Lead
Speedfest Capstone
01.2025 - Current
- Designing and manufacturing a plane from scratch to optimize a pylon racing mission and aerodynamic maneuvers.
- Coordinating with the stability and control team to optimize propellers for high-velocity racing applications while maintaining smooth operation in high g-loading scenarios.
- Testing and analyzing an internal combustion engine with an integrated smoke system, while keeping oil consumption low.
- Collaborating with the Structures team to safely integrate the engine and ensure easy access to the fuel tank, oil tank, batteries, receiver, and other internal power components.
- Documented test plans, analyses and results for formal reports and polished design presentations.
Program Specialist, Intern
NASA Gateway Program
06.2024 - Current
- Support Lunar Space Station engineers system integration, safety analysis, and 3D model development
- Simplified advanced engineering topics into STEM-focused hands-on lessons for K-12 students and teachers
- Developed and delivered educational and informational presentations on program initiatives.
Space Cowboys Rocketry Club
OSU
04.2023 - Current
- Construct high-powered rockets by modifying, assembling, and testing advanced propulsion systems to meet performance specifications and safety standards.
- Obtained an L1 certification with a rocket that flew over 3300ft, and working on building L2 rocket with electronics
Intern
NASA Oklahoma Space Grant Consortium / Johnson Space Center
10.2021 - Current
- Provide students and teachers with resources to enhance their STEM education and curriculum
- Create STEM activities for Educator Professional Developments and assist with the presentations
- Work: 10hr/Week fall-spring semester, 20-40hr/Week in the summer
Society of Women Engineers
OSU
09.2021 - Current
- Use communication skills to network and build connections with other women in engineering.
- Provided guidance to new members by offering personal and academic support, fostering leadership skills, and promoting growth within engineering.
Lead Structural Engineer
Course Project
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Perform structural analysis on various wing box designs and develop a rocket motor bracket for a rocket-assisted takeoff unmanned aircraft system.
- Constructed internal component frameworks and executed CG analysis.
Rocketry Intern Club President
NASA Johnson Space Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinate high-powered rocket builds
- Assist members with individual rocket certifications and with a team rocket
Lunar Inflatable Team Lead
NASA BIG Idea Challenge
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Design, analyze, and manufacture an inflatable communications tower for Artemis missions
- Lead team meetings, create meeting agendas, and liaison between advisors and members
Conference Coordinator
Girls in Engineering
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Organized an event to showcase engineering for 120 girls in 5th-12th grade.
- Coordinated with Bombardier to onboard a distinguished female engineer as a keynote speaker.
- Planned and executed a female engineering Q&A panel, tours of OSU facilities, and interactive booths with OSU STEM organizations highlighting their female members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
05-2025
Skills
- Autodesk Inventor
- Autodesk Revit
- AutoCAD
- CREO
- SolidWorks
- LabVIEW
- Python
- VBA
- MathCad
- MatLab
- Google Services
- Microsoft Office
- Hands-on
- Adaptable
- Detail-oriented
- Communicative
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- "Gateway - Not Your Average Space Station: Bringing Lunar Space Exploration into the Classroom." Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC), Space Center Houston, Houston, TX. February 2025.
- Girls in Engineering Conference. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. March 2024.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Propulsion Lead
Speedfest Capstone
01.2025 - Current
Lead Structural Engineer
Course Project
08.2024 - 12.2024
Program Specialist, Intern
NASA Gateway Program
06.2024 - Current
Rocketry Intern Club President
NASA Johnson Space Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lunar Inflatable Team Lead
NASA BIG Idea Challenge
11.2023 - 05.2024
Conference Coordinator
Girls in Engineering
09.2023 - 03.2024
Space Cowboys Rocketry Club
OSU
04.2023 - Current
Intern
NASA Oklahoma Space Grant Consortium / Johnson Space Center
10.2021 - Current
Society of Women Engineers
OSU
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
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