Senior Gnc Engineer
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Aug 2024 - Present
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Mark Hermes is listed as GNC Engineer @ Outpost | PhD at Outpost, based in Los Angeles, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Mark Hermes.
Mark Hermes previously worked as Senior GNC Engineer at Outpost and Satellite GNC Engineer at Outpost. Mark Hermes holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Mechanical Engineering from University Of Southern California.
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About Mark Hermes
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9YbBvHkR1MWHPLUzRqOKJQI currently work as a lead GNC Engineer at Outpost Space, where we are developing a reusable space-earth reentry vehicle to meet the demands of the new space economy.I have a strong background and passion for motion planning, model identification, and optimal/robust control, which I acquired and applied throughout my academic and professional career. I hold a Ph.D. and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California, where I designed and manufactured underwater starfish-inspired crawling robots. My goal is to leverage my skills and knowledge to create innovative and impactful solutions for challenging engineering problems.
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10 roles · 12 years
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Satellite Gnc Engineer
- Designed and implemented a 6DOF orbital dynamics simulator with position / attitude estimators + controllers in the loop (Using an object-oriented framework with MATLAB).
- Developed a HITL physics simulator to interface with FlatSat directly at high update rates (Basilisk, C++)
Dec 2023 - Aug 2024
Control Systems Engineer
- Designed (MATLAB) and coded (C) a non-colocated quaternion-based Kalman Filter for attitude estimation of an antenna on aircraft.
- Developed a phased-array controller for synchronizing multiple antenna signals and applied the algorithm to an FPGA using the XILINX development environment (VITIS HLS, VIVADO).
- Designed (MATLAB) and packaged (UI) for multiple business units a multi-antenna beam-pattern generating tool using physical antenna patterns.
Sep 2021 - Nov 2023
Graduate Research Assistant
- Implemented an evolutionary algorithm for in situ shape optimization of a sea star silicone shell.
- Designed and manufactured a three-legged underwater crawling robot.
- Applied computer vision feedback in MATLAB to coordinate control commands with embedded hardware.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021
Teaching Assistant
Teaching assistant for the undergraduate Mechatronics course
Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Controls Systems Engineer Intern (Euv Light-Source Controls Team)
- Identified a low-performing local-minimum operating region in an Extreme UltraViolet (EUV) optimal controller that resulted in enhanced energy collection and wafer throughput.
- Applied machine-learning techniques in MATLAB (t-SNE, PCA) to discover failure manifolds in a 12-dimensional dataset from the fast-steering mirror-actuator control chain.
May 2020 - Aug 2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
- Designed and manufactured high-voltage temperature-sensing metal spheres for leidenfrost control.
2014 - Jul 2016
Software Engineer Intern
- Wrote Python scripts to scrape errors in the data log and summarize the issues for bugfixes.
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Cad Design Engineer Intern
- Designed license plate mounting bracket and radiator bracket for Tacoma truck.
Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
Machining Specialist
Formula Sae Racing Team
- Designed and machined parts for steering assembly.
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
4 education records
Mark Hermes education
Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Mechanical Engineering
University Of Southern California
Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering
University Of Southern California
Bachelor'S, Mechanical Engineering
The University Of Texas At Austin
Ib Diploma, International Baccalaureate - Math Higher Level
Klein Oak High School
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What company does Mark Hermes work for?
Mark Hermes works for Outpost.
What is Mark Hermes's role at Outpost?
Mark Hermes is listed as GNC Engineer @ Outpost | PhD at Outpost.
Where is Mark Hermes based?
Mark Hermes is based in Los Angeles, California, United States while working with Outpost.
What companies has Mark Hermes worked for?
Mark Hermes has worked for Outpost, Thinkom Solutions, Inc., University Of Southern California, Asml, and The University Of Texas At Austin.
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Mark Hermes holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Mechanical Engineering from University Of Southern California.
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