Daniel Scher

Mechanical Design Engineer @ SpaceX

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Engineer @ SpaceX. Previously Mechanical Lead for MoonRanger.

Experience

  • Mechanical Design Engineer at SpaceX
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

  • Carnegie Mellon University (4 yrs)
    • Graduate Researcher
      Jan 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Lead MoonRanger's mechanical team. Ultimately responsible for integrity of rover's structure, stowage, deployment, and mobility.

    • Undergraduate Researcher
      Aug 2019 - Jan 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Designed and built engineering models for the MoonRanger program, providing test platforms for avionics and software development.

    • Shop Monitor
      Aug 2018 - May 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Oversee safe operation of the School of Architecture's woodshop. Help educate students on proper tool usage and technique. Collaborate with shop supervisors on facility improvement projects.

  • Mechanical Engineering Intern at Key Tech Inc.
    Jul 2020 - Aug 2020 · 2 mos

    Conducted groundwork feasibility analysis of a Stirling engine cryocooler. Quickly evolved project from early derisking through design of first test unit in short six week period. Gained familiarity with cryogenic systems.