EDL Activity Lead JPL La Crescenta, California United States Of America
Education
High School: West Covina High School, West Covina, CA
Aerospace Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Astronautics - In Progress, USC
Background Information
As EDL activity lead it is my responsibility to write the procedure that is used for the last 6 days of the 6 mo cruise mission, that includes the EDL activities.
Contributions to Mars Exploration
EDL Lead Flight System Engineer: Design and test the EDL (Entry Descent and Landing) system (Avionics and Software)
EDL Activity Lead: Operational execution of the EDL preparations and actual descent
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Personal Reflections
To have a goal and mind, be it a particular mission or type of work that you are interested in doing, and to work hard to attain it.
Since your own personal satisfaction of achieving your goals is invaluable.
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