Lawrence Sheets
Emeryville,CA
Summary
I was high school valedictorian and then earned my B.S. in Health & Human Performance in 2012. I am a self-taught engineer who started building websites, then built rocket engines as a garage project, and now work for an aerospace startup. Husband, father.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer
Longshot Space Technology Corp
Oakland, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Developed critical technology for hypersonic accelerator, including design, analysis, fabrication and testing
- Collaborated with engineering team on numerous tasks including budgeting, procurement, safety protocols, facilities, site planning, equipment and more.
Engineer
Zamp Solar (Dometic)
Bend, OR
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Led rapid iteration of new products
- Built data acquisition system for solar panels and arrays
- Designed various parts and assemblies for solar panel manufacturing line
- Activities ranged from CAD modeling, 3d printing, CNC machining, low-level embedded systems programming, pcb design and prototyping.
Founder
Astromotive Space
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Built liquid bi-propellant rocket propulsion system
- Consulted for aerospace companies
- Designed novel valve technology for an orbital kinetic launch system
- Sold proprietary IP to aerospace company
Contract Audio Engineer
Alpha Sound
03.2015 - 08.2021
- Assisted in all aspects of professional audio and live sound for numerous high-profile clients and large-scale events, as well as sound system installations at numerous high-profile venues.
Co-Founder
Odyne Space
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Developed rocket design optimization software and launch trajectory simulator, designed new logo and website, assisted with business strategy and development
- Completed simulation contract work for multiple aerospace clients.
Contract Software Engineer
Aten Engineering
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Developed a custom Graphical User Interface tool for plotting near-earth objects based on data from NASA JPL and the Minor Planet Center.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Web Developer
10.2014 - 08.2017
- Self-taught in graphic and web design
- Fluent in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Python, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Developed client base and successfully completed numerous projects from start to finish.
Grassroots Marketing Coordinator
Road Runner Sports
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Athletic shoe and apparel sales in a KPI-driven retail environment
- Then, organized revenue-focused in-store events by managing successful partnerships with outside groups, including sports teams, fitness groups, race organizers, and corporate partners
- Coordinated over one hundred events with up to a thousand attendees.
Education
B.S. - Health & Human Performance
George Fox University
Newberg, OR04.2012
Horizon Christian High School
Tualatin, OR06.2008
Skills
- CAD modeling
- Aerospace Engineering
- Rapid Prototyping
- Manufacturing Processes
- Technical Analysis
- Software Development
- Systems Engineering
- Project Planning
Timeline
Engineer
Longshot Space Technology Corp
05.2024 - Current
Engineer
Zamp Solar (Dometic)
08.2021 - 04.2024
Founder
Astromotive Space
08.2021 - 04.2024
Co-Founder
Odyne Space
08.2017 - 09.2019
Contract Software Engineer
Aten Engineering
08.2017 - 09.2019
Contract Audio Engineer
Alpha Sound
03.2015 - 08.2021
Freelance Graphic Designer and Web Developer
10.2014 - 08.2017
Grassroots Marketing Coordinator
Road Runner Sports
04.2012 - 10.2014
B.S. - Health & Human Performance
George Fox University
Horizon Christian High School
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