Jose Salazar
El Paso,TX
Summary
Aerospace engineer with experience in systems engineering, hardware testing, and team leadership. Skilled in subsystem integration, risk management, and technical oversight to ensure compliance and operational readiness. Proven ability to support complex aerospace programs and drive innovative solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Systems Engineer / Technical Lead
Advanced Space Systems Program Office
Houston, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Lead systems engineering teams responsible for aerospace hardware and subsystem integration.
- Ensure technical compliance with program requirements and engineering standards.
- Oversee testing and performance of complex aerospace systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Identify technical risks and coordinate mitigation strategies across engineering teams.
Systems Engineer
Advanced Space Systems Program Office
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 01.2026
- Managed subsystem integration and testing for aerospace hardware.
- Ensured alignment between engineering designs and program requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to maintain system functionality and reliability.
- Evaluated system risks and recommended improvements to system performance.
Junior Aerospace Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Maryland, NY
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Assisted with the design and testing of aerospace subsystems.
- Conducted hardware performance analysis and documented technical results.
- Supported senior engineers in system verification and validation activities.
Engineering Intern
Lockheed Martin
Maryland, NY
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted engineers with testing aerospace hardware prototypes.
- Collected and analyzed data during subsystem testing activities.
- Supported engineering teams in troubleshooting and documenting system performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR08-2017
Bachelor of Arts -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12-2014
Skills
- Root-cause analysis
- Cloud services
- Process documentation
- Project management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) | 2031
- Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) | 2032
- Intro to Systems Engineering Certificate | 2032
- Python Programming for Engineers | 2031
- Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) | 2030–2033
Timeline
Senior Systems Engineer / Technical Lead
Advanced Space Systems Program Office
01.2026 - Current
Systems Engineer
Advanced Space Systems Program Office
06.2021 - 01.2026
Junior Aerospace Engineer
Lockheed Martin
04.2017 - 05.2021
Engineering Intern
Lockheed Martin
02.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts -
El Paso Community College