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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

  • Verbal communication
  • Software

    Microsoft Office Suite

    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 -
    Madison BeckwithAerospace Engineer & Pre-Registered Nursing Student