Luis Rodriguez
Hawthorne
Summary
Dynamic aerospace professional with hands-on experience at NASA's L'SPACE, excelling in systems engineering and technical proposal writing. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams while designing propulsion systems for rocket projects. Proficient in C++ and SolidWorks, with a strong foundation in trade studies and aerospace project execution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
NASA L'Space
L'space
Arizona City
02.2024 - 12.2026
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Participated in NASA’s L’SPACE program, completing the Mission Concept Academy and the Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience. Developed mission concepts using systems engineering principles, conducted trade studies, and collaborated on writing and evaluating technical proposals aligned with NASA standards and review processes.
Member
California State University, Fullerton Titan Rocket
01.2022 - 01.2026
- I am a new member of the California State University Fullerton Rocket Team, and I am in the process of becoming the latest designer for the team.
- I do the Propulsion for the rocket in the team's design.
Apprentice
Aeroflex apprenticeship advisory committee
01.2021 - 12.2021
- I got a certificate of completion from the Aeroflex apprenticeship advisory committee.
- I gained knowledge of different aerospace projects and got to work on a few parts from Past NASA projects.
Education
El Camino College -
El Camino College
01.2026
California State University, Fullerton - Mechanical engineering
California State University, Fullerton
01.2026
High school - engineering/ robotics
Hawthorne high school
01.2022
Skills
- C
- Python
- MATLAB
- MATLAB Simulink
- SolidWorks
- Fusion360
- Autodesk
- Art Materials
- Technical proposal writing
- Team collaboration
- Systems engineering
- Rocket propulsion design
- Aerospace project experience
- Trade studies analysis
Hobbies and Interests
- Restoration
- Reading
- Woodworking/ Metalworking
- Drawing
- Gaming
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
NASA L'Space
L'space
02.2024 - 12.2026
Member
California State University, Fullerton Titan Rocket
01.2022 - 01.2026
Apprentice
Aeroflex apprenticeship advisory committee
01.2021 - 12.2021
El Camino College -
El Camino College
California State University, Fullerton - Mechanical engineering
California State University, Fullerton
High school - engineering/ robotics
Hawthorne high school