Erik Valdez Email & Phone Number

El Segundo, California, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

• Utilized NX and HyperWorks to assist with model cleanup and FEA meshing to investigate new loading profiles placedon the Soft Capture System (SCS) of the International Docking Adapter (IDA)• MTS Struts hardware co-lead, utilized NASGRO to monitor potential crack growth on 20 critical locations• Assisted with Life Extension and SHAP efforts to extend ISS functionality through 2030

El Segundo, California, United States

• Performed recertification and receiving tests on materials to ensure valid shelf life (tensile, adhesion, cure, hardness)• Utilized PSDS database and BLIS software to verify material testing was ran to specification

El Segundo, California, United States

• Evaluated PSD data as acting test director for unit/satellite sine and random vibration tests at acceptance,protoqualification and qualification levels• Combined 5 vibration data processing tools using MATLAB for compatibility with new M+P controller software. Newtool results in an estimated time savings of 2-3 shifts in critical schedule during spacecraft sine vibration test• Verified shock and random vibration data from hardware transportation to ensure loads were within design criteria• Generated test specifications, test procedures, test reports, and participated in redline and NCR/FRB processes

• Cultivated the Transfer Academic Success Program (TASP) to assist students who have fallen on academic probation• Provided 1:1 coaching to students seeking general academic support• Created and delivered presentations on topics promoting academic success• Communicated frequently with other Transfer Coach to create engaging transfer events

Livermore, California, United States

• Designed transportation and vibration test plates for spacecraft payloads using SOLIDWORKS • Offered multiple part design options to comply with constantly evolving system requirements• Consulted manufacturing companies to acquire quotes for designed parts (Xometry & Protolabs)• Gained knowledge on thermal vacuum (TVAC) processes and vibration table considerations• Utilized Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software Windchill to access existing drawings, parts, and assemblies

San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

• Aided in labs to help prospective engineering students learn how to program an Arduino board• Facilitated multiple activity sessions which promoted team building• Spoke on engineering panels assisting incoming college students find a suitable major

Redding, California, United States

• Verified product received was of the correct quantity• Delegated tasks for others to perform on truck nights• Located and shipped all necessary product when orders arrived

• Collaborated with a team of engineers to develop a robot that would complete a VEX challenge• Lead the design and construction of a robot to complete VEX Starstruck challenge• Implemented a revolutionary hinge design to expand robot’s capabilities• Learned a new coding language allowing me to understand how our robot was functioning

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC) Counselor.

Aerospace And Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Pole Vault - Track and Field (Personal Best: 14'2")