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Madison Beckwith
Aerospace Engineer & Pre-Registered Nursing Student
Tehachapi,CA
Summary
Driven and motivated aerospace engineer in the process of starting a new career in the medical industry with a deep desire to help and serve others. Multiple years of experience in technical writing, data organization, and team collaboration with a positive and hard-working attitude. Able to adapt and learn quickly with new environments and systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Propulsion Test Engineer
Virgin Galactic
11.2023 - Current
- Technical writing of propulsion test procedures.
- Leading organization and routine maintenance of calibrated equipment for the propulsion test site.
Launch and Test Engineer
ABL Space Systems
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Trained and lead mission control console operations for engine test stand and second stage operations.
- Assisted with launch site and rocket preparation for first launch over multiple launch attempts in Kodiak, AK, which included data reviews, pad support, terminal count sequence editing, and debugging of flight sequences.
Propulsion Operations Engineer
Virgin Galactic
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Lead mission control operator for human spaceflight, requiring time-sensitive, critical decision making for safe operations.
- Lead vehicle fueling operations, completed post-flight data reviews, and prepared and presented technical flight briefings to upper management and flight crew.
Education
Prerequisites - Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
Software
MATLAB
Certification
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
Additional Information
- Galactic Unite Mentor 01/2020 – 04/2022: Dedicated mentor to a local engineering University student, meeting several times a month to provide guidance on academics, career coaching, tutoring, and school projects.
- Society of Women Engineers – ERAU Chapter 2015-2018: Helped organize and participate in STEM outreach events in the central Florida area for girls in K-12. Included workshops, hands-on demonstrations of experiments, and tours.
Timeline
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
02-2024
Senior Propulsion Test Engineer
Virgin Galactic
11.2023 - Current
Launch and Test Engineer
ABL Space Systems
08.2022 - 10.2023
Propulsion Operations Engineer
Virgin Galactic
09.2018 - 04.2022
Prerequisites - Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Bakersfield College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
05.2001 -