Karsten Peters

Phantom Works Engineer Intern @ Boeing | Undergraduate Research Assistant @ CHESS | AE @ UIUC

United States

About

I'm Karsten, an Aerospace Engineering major with industry and research experience in aerodynamics, structures, and materials, particularly in advanced design and hypersonics. I will be returning to Boeing's Phantom Works where I currently hold an Interim Secret clearance. I also assisted with research at the Center for Hypersonics and Entry Systems Studies at UIUC.

Experience

  • Undergraduate Researcher at Center for Hypersonics and Entry Systems Studies
    Dec 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Designed and created an optical mirror configuration to direct a Class 4 laser into a beam catcher of a speckle pattern diffuser, allowing the speckle pattern to be observed on a test sample in extreme thermal conditions

  • Phantom Works Engineer at Boeing
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    Projects related to advanced design in aerodynamics, air data systems simulation, and thermoplastic composites.

  • Spaceshot Design and Analysis Engineer at The Illinois Space Society
    Sep 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Performed and assisted rocket fin aerodynamic analysis and structural testing.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

    Performed qualitative and quantitative data collection, and organization via python key word scripts.

  • Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor at City of Ankeny
    May 2019 - Aug 2023 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Detected and performed 11 saves. Lead and directed swim lessons.