Christopher Nicol
About Christopher Nicol
Christopher Nicol is a Thermal Engineer with extensive experience in thermal analysis and software development for aerospace applications. He has worked for companies such as Telecan Space, Raytheon Technologies, and currently Astranis Space Technologies, contributing to various projects and enhancing thermal performance validation.
Work at Astranis Space Technologies
Christopher Nicol has been employed as a Thermal Engineer at Astranis Space Technologies since 2022. In this role, he focuses on thermal analysis and management for satellite systems. His expertise contributes to the development of innovative solutions for space technology, ensuring the thermal performance of spacecraft meets rigorous standards.
Previous Experience at Telecan Space
Prior to his current position, Christopher worked at Telecan Space from 2015 to 2018 as a Spacecraft Bus Engineer. He executed thermal vacuum chamber tests to validate the thermal performance of space hardware. Additionally, he developed custom software solutions in C++, Python, and FORTRAN to address complex thermal design challenges and contributed to writing project proposals to enhance the company's project acquisition capabilities.
Career at Raytheon Technologies
Christopher Nicol held multiple positions at Raytheon Technologies. He served as a Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Analyst from 2018 to 2020 and advanced to Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Analyst from 2020 to 2022. His work involved thermal analysis and engineering, contributing to the development of thermal systems for various projects.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering
Christopher Nicol studied at Carleton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Aerospace from 2007 to 2011. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Applied Science in Aerospace from 2011 to 2013. His academic background provided a strong foundation in aerospace principles and engineering practices.
Research Experience at Carleton University
During his time at Carleton University, Christopher worked as a Graduate Researcher from 2008 to 2014. This role involved conducting research in aerospace engineering, contributing to academic projects, and gaining practical experience in the field.