Nathanael England
About Nathanael England
Nathanael England is a Ground Software Engineer II at Astranis, where he has worked since 2020, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency through custom software solutions. He holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan and has held various engineering roles in notable companies such as SpaceX and GE Aviation.
Work at Astranis
Nathanael England has been employed at Astranis since 2020 as a Ground Software Engineer II. In this role, he has developed custom Python and C++ utilities aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Astranis vehicles and test beds. His contributions include the development of tooling that ensures smooth operations of Astranis test beds. Prior to his current position, he served as a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Astranis from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Nathanael England studied Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering at the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in the same field from 2017 to 2022. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in aerospace engineering and software development.
Professional Background
Nathanael England has a diverse professional background in aerospace engineering. He worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan College of Engineering for three months in 2015. He also held a Quality Intern position at GE Aviation for three months in 2014. Additionally, he completed multiple internships at SpaceX, including roles as an Additive Manufacturing Intern in 2015 and 2016, and as a Test Engineer Intern in 2017.
Project Management Experience
Nathanael England has significant project management experience from his time at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. He served as the E-TBEx Project Manager from 2016 to 2019, overseeing projects related to engineering education. He was also involved in the MARIO CubeSat Project from 2017 to 2019, contributing to the development of small satellite technology.