Emma Nelson

About Emma Nelson

As an Engineer at NASA\'s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, my role harnesses the intricate…

Experience

1. Engineer

   NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

   Sep 2017 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Implemented automation in several thermal downlink processes, significantly enhancing efficiency and accuracy, halving thermal downlink analysis time.Developed comprehensive resources and a training roadmap for the Mars Rover (M2020) thermal team, ensuring uniformity and clarity in thermal knowledge.Conducted in-depth analysis on over sols of thermal data, providing critical insights for the Mars Sample Wheel Steering Actuators Extended Life Test Plan.Identified root causes of thermal faults through meticulous fault data analysis and implemented effective solutions.Developed a script for the analysis of drill bit exchange events, facilitating long-term trend analysis.Led the initiation and development of an engineering tool to visualize heat flow data, streamlining data analysis processes for JPL thermal engineers.Conducted thermal analysis and developed detailed correlated thermal models for various projects, including Europa Clipper Magnetometer, Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, and actuator thermal management. Formulated uncertainty analysis to assess ampacity temperature measurement sensitivity for National Electrical Safety Code\'s assessment project.Designed, executed, and analyzed experiments studying induced magnetic fields due to thermal gradients.

Education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Bachelor’s Degree

  2011 — 2015

• University of Southern California

  Master's degree

  2021

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Master’s Degree

  2015 — 2017

Skills

• Java
• Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Solidworks
• Microsoft Word
• Data Analysis
• Python
• Latex
• Chinese
• Mathematica
• Matlab
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Statistics