Nicholas Natsoulas
About Nicholas Natsoulas
Nicholas Natsoulas is a GNC Engineering Intern at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in aerospace engineering and experience at NASA and Cornell University.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Nicholas Natsoulas currently holds the position of GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Engineering Intern at BLUE ORIGIN. His tenure began in 2022, and he works out of the Seattle, Washington office. In his role, Nicholas has specifically contributed to the Trajectory Optimization Automation in the company's Advanced Development program. His work at BLUE ORIGIN underscores his commitment to advancing the field of aerospace engineering.
Experience at NASA Glenn Research Center
In 2022, Nicholas Natsoulas worked as a GNC Engineering Intern at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This internship lasted for two months and provided him with the opportunity to explore his interest in Guidance, Navigation, and Control within aerospace engineering further. His experience at NASA Glenn was a stepping stone toward more complex roles in the aerospace sector.
Role in Alpha Mission, Cornell Space Systems Design Studio
Nicholas Natsoulas served as an Attitude Determination and Control Engineer for the Alpha Mission at Cornell Space Systems Design Studio in 2022. His role lasted for four months in Ithaca, New York, where he focused on astrodynamics and attitude dynamics, essential aspects of aerospace engineering. This position allowed him to refine his skills in control theory and further his understanding of real-world aerospace project requirements.
Education at Cornell University
Nicholas earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, studying from 2020 to 2023. During his time at Cornell, he engaged in various engineering roles and projects that strengthened his skills in control theory, astrodynamics, and attitude dynamics. He also served as a Peer Advisor and was a Propulsion Engineer for the Cornell Rocketry Team, gaining practical experience that complements his academic achievements.