Shrey Tejani
Boulder,Colorado
Summary
Aerospace Engineering student at CU Boulder passionate about space exploration, orbital mechanics, and deep-space missions. Interested in helium-3 extraction from the Moon and its potential for future energy solutions. Skilled in automation, microcontrollers, and real-time data integration. Aspiring to pursue a PhD in orbital mechanics to advance space resource utilization and humanity’s journey to Mars.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Research Team
NASA COLORADO SPACE GRANT - GLEE (GREAT LUNAR EXPEDITION FOR ALL)
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct research on a distributed LunaSat (ChipSat) disk-shaped spacecraft network designed to operate on the lunar regolith.
- Investigate how a mesh network of surface-deployed LunaSats could detect and localize lunar seismic activity (moonquakes).
- Support mission science objectives by studying sensor deployment strategies and signal detection methods for small seismic events.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to connect scientific goals with spacecraft system design and lunar surface operations.
GEEN PROJECT EXPO (WINNER)
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Designed and programmed a Raspberry Pi system to fetch real-time weather data from the Boulder weather station.
- Developed an algorithm to calculate the forest fire danger index and display it on a physical Smokey the Bear scale.
- Gained hands-on experience in coding, data analysis, sensor integration, and 3D printing.
- Project recognized as Best Engineering Project at the GEEN expo.
Systems Engineer
NASA COLORADO SPACE GRANT - GLEE (GREAT LUNAR EXPEDITION FOR ALL)
01.2025 - Current
- Systems Engineer on a NASA Space Grant-affiliated lunar mission, contributing to mission-level systems analysis and small satellite (LunaSat) integration
- Supported integration, verification, and testing of satellite subsystems, evaluating performance under mission-relevant environmental and operational constraints
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to translate mission requirements into engineering constraints, reinforcing systems-level thinking for space mission design and orbital mechanics
DemoSAT Avionics Lead
NASA COLORADO SPACE GRANT
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Led the design and integration of the avionics system for a high-altitude balloon payload, including flight computers, sensors, and telemetry systems.
- Coordinated subsystem integration to ensure reliable data collection, power distribution, and communication during flight operations.
- Oversaw testing, debugging, and validation of avionics hardware and software prior to launch to ensure mission readiness.
- Managed a small team of engineers and collaborated with other subsystem teams to meet mission requirements and flight timelines
Structure Team Member
CU Design Bulid Fly
01.2025 - Current
- Design and analyze aircraft structural components for the AIAA Design/Build/Fly competition aircraft.
- Collaborate with propulsion, avionics, and aerodynamics teams to ensure structural compatibility and weight optimization.
- Participate in fabrication, assembly, and structural testing of composite and lightweight aircraft components.
Team member
CU RACING TEAM
01.2024 - Current
- Participating in endurance racing, contributing to vehicle performance optimization and race strategy.
- Gaining hands-on experience in aerodynamics, mechanical systems, and team-based problem-solving.
- Collaborating with engineers to enhance vehicle efficiency and reliability for long-distance competitions.
Education
Aerospace Engineering, Minor: Astrophysics & Space
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER
Boulder, Colorado01-2028
Science Studies
PACE HIGH SCHOOL, INDIA
India01-2024
Skills
- CAD
- ARUDINO programming
- Raspberry Pi programming
- 3D printing
- MATLAB programming
- C programming
- Python programming
- R language (Research Analysis)
Timeline
Science Research Team
NASA COLORADO SPACE GRANT - GLEE (GREAT LUNAR EXPEDITION FOR ALL)
09.2025 - Current
Structure Team Member
CU Design Bulid Fly
01.2025 - Current
Systems Engineer
NASA COLORADO SPACE GRANT - GLEE (GREAT LUNAR EXPEDITION FOR ALL)
01.2025 - Current
DemoSAT Avionics Lead
NASA COLORADO SPACE GRANT
09.2024 - 09.2025
GEEN PROJECT EXPO (WINNER)
01.2024 - 01.2024
Team member
CU RACING TEAM
01.2024 - Current
Science Studies
PACE HIGH SCHOOL, INDIA
Aerospace Engineering, Minor: Astrophysics & Space
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER
RESEARCH
GLEE Lunar Mission, NASA Colorado Space Grant Consortium (University of Colorado Boulder)
- Research distributed LunaSat (ChipSat) disk-shaped spacecraft deployed on the lunar regolith to study detection of small moonquakes.
- Investigate how a mesh network of surface sensors could localize and characterize seismic activity on the Moon.
- Analyze deployment strategies and signal detection methods for low-magnitude seismic events in the lunar environment.
- Collaborate with engineering and science teams to integrate scientific objectives with mission architecture and surface system design.
OTHER LEADERSHIP
- RA (RESIDENT ADVISOR) BUCKINGHAM HALL
- JOURNEY LEADER (ORIENTATION LEADER) - facilitated 250 freshmen