Aaron Yazzie
Systems Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Role
- Mars Sample Return Campaign - Domain Lead for the Returnable Sample Tube Assemblies at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Location
- Pasadena, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aaron Yazzie
Experienced Mechanical Engineer/Systems Engineer with a full career in NASA robotic space research missions. Most experienced with Mars Missions, including roles on Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover), InSight Lander, Mars 2020 (Perseverance Rover), and the Mars Sample Return Campaign. Dedicated to STEM outreach, especially to Indigenous Communities like his home community, the Navajo Nation.
Experience
Mars Sample Return Campaign - Domain Lead for the Returnable Sample Tube Assemblies
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Feb 2022 — Present · Pasadena, CA, US
Systems Engineering work to define capabilities of the Returnable Sample Tube Assemblies, containing valuable Mars samples acquired by the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover, so they can successfully complete their return to Earth.
Education
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
2004 — 2008
Skills
- Mechatronics
- Mechanical Drawings
- Solid Modeling
- Microsoft Office
- Mechanical Testing
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nx
- Machining
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Testing
- Engineering
- Finite Element Analysis
- Labview
- Solidworks
- Research
- Matlab
- Public Speaking
- Design for Manufacturing
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