MARLEY BELOT
Midland,Texas
Summary
Human Systems Engineer and Aerospace Test Professional with 3+ years of experience in aerospace R&D, environmental qualification testing, and advanced sensor integration. Experienced with Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensing systems, MEMS instrumentation, and spacecraft environmental testing including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum (TVAC). Proven ability to support spacecraft qualification campaigns, troubleshoot test anomalies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and produce compliant technical documentation under NASA GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, MIL-STD-810, and ECSS standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Test Technician
AST SpaceMobile
Midland, TX
12.2025 - Current
- Execute spacecraft environmental testing campaigns including vibration (sine, random, shock) and thermal vacuum (TVAC) to verify environmental durability of spacecraft components and subsystems.
- Configure and operate electrodynamic shakers, thermal chambers, vacuum chambers, and DAQ systems supporting qualification and acceptance testing.
- Install accelerometers, thermocouples, and instrumentation ensuring accurate data capture and proper test article fixturing.
- Monitor tests in real time, troubleshoot anomalies, and support root cause investigations.
- Generate technical test reports including data analysis, plots, and pass/fail verification.
- Ensure compliance with NASA GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, MIL-STD-810, and ECSS standards.
- Coordinate with design engineering, manufacturing, systems engineering, and quality teams to resolve test issues and support hardware readiness.
Research Engineer / Project Contributor (R&D & Technology Commercialization)
NovaOrbit Corp
North Port, FL
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Conducted R&D using NASA-licensed optical fiber shape-sensing technology.
- Integrated and calibrated Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) and MEMS sensors for aerospace monitoring systems.
- Designed DAQ architectures using NI CompactDAQ and optical interrogators for signal acquisition and processing.
- Developed electrical prototypes and validated circuit designs for sensor networks.
- Produced technical documentation including test reports, compliance matrices, and SBIR/STTR proposal materials.
- Tools: FBG Interrogators, NI CompactDAQ, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters
Lucy Mission Ambassador
Southwest Research Institute / NASA Lucy Mission
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Represented NASA’s Lucy Mission through STEM outreach and public science engagement.
- Delivered presentations explaining Trojan asteroid science and mission objectives to students and community audiences.
Test Engineering Technician
Safran
Sarasota, FL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted environmental testing of aerospace components using vibration tables and environmental chambers.
- Operated data loggers and sensor arrays for thermal and vibration monitoring.
- Calibrated and troubleshot electronic subsystems and test equipment.
- Maintained FAA and AS9100 documentation for certification reports and engineering verification.
Sales Engineer Intern
Vestas Aircoil
Punta Gorda, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Modeled air-cooled heat exchanger systems using AutoCAD Inventor.
- Performed airflow and heat-transfer simulations using MATLAB.
- Assisted prototype validation using flow meters, pressure sensors, and infrared thermometers.
- Produced engineering documentation and performance reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Systems & Human Factors Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
Environmental Testing: Thermal Vacuum (TVAC), Vibration (Sine, Random, Shock), Environmental Qualification & Acceptance Testing
Standards: NASA GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, MIL-STD-810, ECSS
Sensors & Instrumentation: Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG), MEMS sensors, NI CompactDAQ DAQ systems, optical interrogators
Software & Tools: LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, AutoCAD Inventor, SolidWorks
Test Equipment: Oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, thermocouples, environmental chambers, hydraulic test rigs
Certification
- IRB – Social and Behavioral Research (CITI Program)
- Responsible Conduct of Research (CITI Program)
- IPC J-STD-001 – Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
- OSHA 10-Hour – General Industry Safety
PUBLICATIONS
- PublicationsBelot, M. (2026). Rebuilding Human System Performance under Chronic National Stress. ERIC.
Belot, M. (2025). Artificial Intelligence in U.S. Education: A Framework for Equitable Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. ERIC.
Belot, M. (2025). Applying Human Systems Engineering and Cognitive Design to STEM Education and Astronaut Training. ERIC.
Robinson Belot, M. (2025). Inspiring Science Learning through NASA’s Lucy Mission. ERIC
Affiliations
- Participant, NASA L’SPACE Mission Concept Academy
- Participant, NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience Academy
- Ambassador, NASA Lucy Mission
- Member, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Eta Epsilon Chapter
- Veteran Member, American Legion
- Veteran Member, AMVETS
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Environmental Test Technician
AST SpaceMobile
12.2025 - Current
Lucy Mission Ambassador
Southwest Research Institute / NASA Lucy Mission
01.2024 - 01.2025
Research Engineer / Project Contributor (R&D & Technology Commercialization)
NovaOrbit Corp
11.2023 - 09.2025
Test Engineering Technician
Safran
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Engineer Intern
Vestas Aircoil
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Systems & Human Factors Engineering
Arizona State University