Aerospace Control Systems Engineer
Who am I?
I am an aerospace control and simulations master’s student at the technical university of Delft. I am a U.S. citizen, but I grew up in the Netherlands
I love all things rocketry and technical. I try to get hands-on and get things done. I often work on all parts of projects, but most of my experience is in CAD, manufacturing, electronics, operations, and pyrotechnics.
After being one of the founding members of Project Sparrow (the student rocket engine project described below), I gained an entrepreneurial itch and have started working on a space propulsion startup. Technology is most fun if it is useful.
I also really enjoy photography. Any picture on this website that is not of me is by me. To see more, I have a public Instagram. For business, topics email me at nps.dahl@gmail.com or message me on LinkedIn.
Results
Compilation of successful engine tests from Project Sparrow
Education
2021-(Expected Summer 2024) - MSc in Aerospace Control & Simulations
Delft University of Technology2017-2021 — BSc in Aerospace Engineering
Delft University of Technology
Minor in Management of High Tech Ventures at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Coding Skills
Python: Data analysis, Open CV
C++: Networked Rocket flight control software based on ROS2
Rust: Embedded and Linux supervisor flight controller programming
Matlab/Simulink
My Core Pillars
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Designing for Safety
I was the president of the Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering Safety board for two years. Additionally, I have designed systems that utilize dangerous chemicals such as liquid oxygen, high-concentration hydrogen peroxide, pyrotechnics, and high gas pressures. I worked extensively on developing the operational procedures surrounding these systems.
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Resiliently curious
I love learning. Often times failure is part of that process. I have experience in forensic engine failure analysis. I stay positive and have fun (and safe) no matter the circumstances.
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Leadership & Teamwork
I was a founding member of Project Sparrow and led the thrust vector control team. I have experience leading high tech research projects that require close collaboration between departments.
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From Concept to Done
I brought numerous advanced systems from the drawing board to completion. Most recently, I designed, simulated, CADed, manufactured, tested, and validated a high-flow gas regulator for a flight-ready rocket system.
