Nikolas Descher
About Nikolas Descher
Nikolas Descher is a Guidance and Control Engineer currently working at Boeing Phantom Works and BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and control systems.
Current Roles at Boeing Phantom Works and BLUE ORIGIN
Nikolas Descher currently holds positions at two prominent aerospace organizations. He is a Guidance and Control Engineer at Boeing Phantom Works and also serves as the Guidance and Control Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington. His roles involve complex responsibilities in the aerospace sector, focusing on developing advanced control systems for various aerospace applications.
Experience at LORD Corporation
From 2014 to 2017, Nikolas Descher worked as a Staff System Engineer at LORD Corporation in Cary, North Carolina. During his tenure, he was pivotal in the development of Active Anti-Vibration Control systems for helicopters, showcasing his expertise in advanced engineering solutions for enhancing helicopter stability and performance.
Boeing Space Exploration and Dreamliner Projects
Nikolas Descher has extensive experience with Boeing's space and aviation projects. Between 2013 and 2014, he was a Commercial Crew Spacecraft Flight Controls Designer in Houston, Texas, where he focused on developing control systems for Boeing's space transportation. Prior to this, from 2011 to 2013, he contributed to the 787 Dreamliner project as a Primary Flight Control Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona, where he played a key role in developing the primary flight control software.
Educational Background
Nikolas Descher's educational background is rooted in prestigious institutions. He earned a Bachelors of Science in Physics from Georgia Institute of Technology (2000-2005). He advanced his studies with a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder (2006-2008) and further specialized in Aeronautical Engineering at USC (2009-2010). This academic foundation has equipped him with a solid expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of aerospace engineering.
Specialized Skills and Expertise
Nikolas Descher has developed a wide range of specialized skills throughout his career. He has significant experience in MIMO Controller Synthesis, Plant Linearization, and Spacecraft Jet Selection Algorithm Development. He is adept at MATLAB prototyping and simulation for control systems, which he has applied in various aerospace projects, from spacecraft orbital control systems to the development of helicopter anti-vibration technology.