Alexander Martin

Sr. Avionics Systems Engineer, Software Engineer II at SpaceX

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

I am a breadth-first engineer, using multidisciplinary knowledge to successfully design, plan, and execute the integration of space-worthy avionics systems. I have a strong background in mechanical design and project management; I gather creative ideas and intelligent people together to bring about out-of-this-world improvements in manufacturing, ergonomics, and the human experience of spaceflight.

Experience

  • SpaceX (8 yrs)
    • SYS1 Operations Engineer
      Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    • Avionics Integration and Operations Engineer
      Jun 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

    • Avionics Integration Engineer
      Jul 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs

  • Product Support Engineering Intern/Co-op at GE Aviation
    Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 · 4 mos

  • NUSolar (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Project Manager
      Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Managed a 25 person team of students in the final design stages of a seventh-generation solar vehicle while also preparing for an annual solar car race.

    • Chief Software Engineer and PR Chair
      Sep 2014 - Jun 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Managing software team Organizing outreach events Public relations

  • Manufacturing Engineer Co-op at GE Aviation
    Jun 2016 - Sep 2016 · 4 mos

    Led an initiative to reduce a backlog of out-of-spec hardware from 600 to 100 parts by 2018. Created a user-friendly tool to view real-time productivity on engine assemblies, which was adopted by the Global IT force and spread to three GE Aviation businesses.

  • Manufacturing Engineering Co-op at GE Aviation
    Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 · 3 mos

    Process time studies Production process improvement analysis Data extraction from Excel worksheets (using macros) Programming management tools for supervisors