RÉSUMÉ
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NATALIE DEO
She/Her/Hers
562.745.5925 | nataliedeo@aol.com | www.nataliedeo.com
She/Her/Hers | Los Angeles, CA | Secret Clearance | US Citizen
OBJECTIVE
Learn more about a passion for engineering (Electrical and Astronautical) and apply combined skills and knowledge to the space industry, preferably in avionics testing.
EDUCATION
August 2021 - Present
University of Southern California (USC)
Degree: Master of Science in Astronautical Engineering (Spacecraft Systems & Operations)
Classes Taken: EDL Systems for Planetary Surface Exploration, Ground Communications for Satellite Operation, Optics, Orbital Mechanics, Reliability of Space Systems, Rocket & Spacecraft Propulsion, Spacecraft Environments & Interactions, Spacecraft Power Systems, Spacecraft System Design, Systems for Remote Sensing from Space
August 2016 - May 2021
California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA)
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering)
Honors: Cum Laude, Honors College, Early Entrance Program
Courses Taken: Analog Communications, Circuit Analysis I-II, Computer Organization, Control Systems, Digital Logic, Electric Machines, Electromagnetic Fields, Electronics, Electronic Devices, Embedded Systems I-III, Embedded Architectures, Probability, Senior Design, Sensors & Data Acquisition, Signals & Systems, Calculus I-III, Chemistry for Engineers, Differential Equations, Physics: Mechanics & Electromagnetism, Technical Writing
EXPERIENCE
June 2021 - December 2023
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory — Graduate Student Intern
Section 347 - Robotics:
Worked on Verification & Validation (V&V) and Operations for CADRE
Acted as Testbed Operator for day-to-day functions
Acted as Test Engineer for environmental testing
Developed scripts to validate components and subsystems
Designed harnesses for ground support equipment (GSE)
Ran tests on hardware to ensure operability and functionality
Worked on both design models and flight models
Section 313 - Systems Engineering | Section 348 - Avionics Systems Engineering
Worked on V&V for Europa Clipper system
Using low-level workstation modeling and automating scripts for testing
Testing procedures and usability using hands-on testbeds in avionics lab
August 2018 - May 2021
Center for Effective Teaching & Learning (CETL) @ CSULA — Student Technology Assistant
Supported faculty in usage of technology and learning module systems to improve classroom
Familiar with usage of Canvas, Moodle, Zoom, Camtasia, Qualtrics, iClickers, Respondus
August 2020 - December 2020
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) — Intern
Worked on the reliability of microelectronics in space for Goddard Space Flight Center
Wrote research paper on findings from simulation-based software on risks of solder joint rework
Read closely and familiarized with J-STD 001 & respective Space Addendum
June 2020 - August 2020
Northrop Grumman Corporation — Systems Engineering Intern
Developed requirements verification tests (RVTs) and processed digital ICDs for Global Hawk system
Wrote RVTs in custom Northrop Grumman language with similar syntax as Python
Obtained Secret Clearance
August 2018 - May 2019
NASA DIRECT-STEM @ CSULA —Student Participant
Used Python & MATLAB for data analysis as provided by NASA
June 2017 - July 2017
College of Engineering @ California State Polytechnic University, Pomona — Summer Intern
Aided the Project Lead The Way curriculum with experience and expertise
Helped teachers develop methods of delivering curriculum to K-12 engineering students
INVOLVEMENT
November 2010 - Present
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Volunteer, Children’s Congress Delegate
Spoke to Congress about insulin affordability and advocated for Type 1 Diabetes, 2019
Youth Ambassador President for younger audiences to foster inclusion, 2019-2020
Team Captain of Team Nat Deo; fundraised over $15,000
September 2015 - January 2023
Columbia Memorial Space Center – Volunteer
Work with local community to educate on STEM and aerospace history
Host field trips, robotics labs, and county-wide STEM events
Attend regular meetings to suggest and discuss ideas that will engage visitors and guests
January 2021 - December 2022
Instagram, Inc. – Instagram Ambassador
Beta test new features for Instagram’s mobile and web interface
Provide feedback on Instagram’s community and inclusivity based on audience voices
Highlight content creators that work to engage audiences using unique Instagram features
SKILLS
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Spanish (conversational)
PROGRAMMING
Python
MATLAB
C/C++
HTML & CSS
LabVIEW
Validation & Verification (V&V)
COMPUTERS
Windows
macOS
iOS & iPadOS
Linux
MEMBERSHIPS
April 2021 - Present
Phi Kappa Phi (φKφ)
Honor society for high-achieving students
Top 7.5% of juniors or 10% of seniors invited
October 2020 - Present
Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)
Electrical Engineering honor society
Top 25% of juniors or 33% of seniors invited
November 2018 - Present
Tau Beta Pi (TBP)
Engineering honor society
Top 12% of juniors or 20% of seniors invited
October 2018 - Present
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
World’s largest professional organization dedicated to Electrical Engineering
October 2018 - Present
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
World’s largest professional organization dedicated to women in engineering
April 2018 - Present
National Society for Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
Honor society for high-achieving students
First or second-year students with above 3.0 GPA invited
October 2018 - Present
National Society for Leadership & Success (NSLS)
Honor society for high-achieving students dedicated to leadership
Students with above 3.0 GPA invited
October 2018 - Present
Golden Key (GK)
Honor society for high-achieving students
Students with above 3.75 GPA invited
HONORS & AWARDS
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL
Cal State LA Dean’s List (5 semesters), Special Recognition in Honors College (5 semesters), Downey Federal Credit Union Scholarship Recipient, Southern California Edison Scholarship Recipient, Edison STEM Scholarship Recipient, Victoria Alegria Tracy Scholarship Recipient, Lucy Venzor Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Elliott Barton Scholarship Recipient, USC Viterbi Scholarship Recipient, Team Bonus Award for CADRE DM Team
EXTRACURRICULAR
Instagram Ambassador of the Month, JDRF V1P for $1k Raised (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
PER ASPERA AD ASTRA