Yellow Jacket Space Program
Role
Avionics Hardware Engineer -
Responsible for designing PCBs, integrating sensors and telemetry systems, troubleshooting electronics, and supporting the launch operations team with real-time data monitoring.
Avionics Hardware Team
Overview
The Yellow Jacket Space Program (YJSP) is Georgia Tech’s student-led initiative to design, build, and launch experimental rockets. As part of the Avionics Hardware Team, I contributed to developing reliable data storage, sensor integration, and system monitoring solutions for flight tests, ensuring mission-critical information could be accurately captured during launches.
Key Contributions
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Assembled and soldered critical resistors, capacitors, and electronic components on flight PCBs.
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Reviewed and verified schematics to ensure accurate component placement and connectivity.
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Conducted quality checks to prevent assembly errors and ensure reliable avionics performance.
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Supported team testing by integrating completed boards into flight systems for verification.