Robert Bergbaum

About Robert Bergbaum

I’m a Mechanical and Systems Engineer with experience in spacecraft systems, CubeSat…

Experience

1. Mechanical Engineering Intern

   Helogen Corporation

   Jul 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Designed and programmed a custom benchtop pneumatic control system for a NASA-funded microfluidics project, reducing equipment costs by 85%. Architected full system in CAD and embedded firmware, integrating pressure/vacuum generation, multi-port solenoid manifold, precision sensors, and relay control to deliver programmatically sequenced actuation across 16 channels.• Developed CubeSat environmental qualification test plan aligned with NASA GSFC standards, including thermal cycling protocols (-20°C to +50°C) and thermal management system design recommendations.• Manufactured aerospace-grade equipment locker to NASA ISS Express specifications, executing high-tolerance machining and surface finishing under aggressive 7-day timeline for international aerospace conference demonstration.• Conducted cleanroom inspection and flight readiness certification of spacecraft power system components, validating shipment integrity and compliance with contamination control requirements.• Engineered handling and logistics protocol for flight-qualified space hardware, ensuring preservation of mission-critical tolerances and certifications throughout transportation.• Architected modular microfluidic device platform, accelerating design iteration cycles by 40% through additive manufacturing and systematic validation testing.