Episode 151: On Being a Project Component Engineer

from Let's Go to Space: BLUE-SKY Learning · host Shawna Christenson

Melissa Mecca holds a Bachelors of science in mechanical engineering from the university of Florida where she graduated cum laude in 2021. She now has four years of industry experience under her belt at Aerojet Rocketdyne, a segment of L3 Harris providing space and defense propulsion products. There she supports the RL10 program, which is one of the most reliable liquid cryogenic upper stage rocket engines. Currently, she works as a Project Component Engineer, holding the position of Hardware Management Lead for the engine valves. She seizes opportunities to educate and inspire students interested in STEM by leading site tours and supporting recruiting events. Outside of work, she enjoys pickleball, salsa dancing and travellng the world. Let’s check in with Melissa now. Small Sat Education Conference:

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