Episode 151: On Being a Project Component Engineer

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Let's Go to Space: BLUE-SKY Learning

Shawna Christenson

169 episodes

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Are you an educator looking to inspire your STEM students? Are you a university or high school student who has dreamed of going to space? Or are you a space enthusiast? This podcast will explore the many ways students and teachers can engage with industry with a particular focus on CubeSats and student team formation with a BLUE-Sky learning philosophy.

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Episode 151: On Being a Project Component Engineer

Let's Go to Space: BLUE-SKY Learning

34 minutes 40 seconds

3 months ago

Episode 151: On Being a Project Component Engineer

Melissa Mecca holds a Bachelors of science in mechanical engineering from the university of Florida where she graduated cum laude in 2021. She now has four years of industry experience under her belt at Aerojet Rocketdyne, a segment of L3 Harris providing space and defense propulsion products. There she supports the RL10 program, which is one of the most reliable liquid cryogenic upper stage rocket engines. Currently, she works as a Project Component Engineer, holding the position of Hardware Management Lead for the engine valves. She seizes opportunities to educate and inspire students interested in STEM by leading site tours and supporting recruiting events. Outside of work, she enjoys pickleball, salsa dancing and travellng the world. Let’s check in with Melissa now.

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