John Beavers
About John Beavers
John Beavers is a Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Intern at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in aerospace engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and has held various leadership and technical roles in academic and professional settings.
Current Role at General Atomics
John Beavers serves as a Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Intern at General Atomics in Centennial, Colorado. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various projects related to spacecraft operations. His responsibilities include developing MATLAB scripts aimed at automating routine mission operations, which enhances efficiency in spacecraft location tasks. This role allows him to apply his academic knowledge in a practical setting, focusing on advanced aerospace technologies.
Previous Experience in Aerospace
Prior to his current internship, John Beavers gained experience in the aerospace sector through several roles. He worked as a Technical Intern at GE Aviation for one month in 2020, where he was involved in technical projects. Additionally, he served as a Flight Dynamics and Controls Research Assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology for four months in 2020, conducting laboratory testing on satellite attitude control hardware. These roles provided him with foundational skills in aerospace engineering.
Education and Academic Background
John Beavers studied Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2019 to 2023. His academic achievements include a strong GPA of 4.645 during his time at Allatoona High School from 2015 to 2019. His education has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in the aerospace industry.
Leadership and Involvement in Gamma Eta Beta Theta Pi
John Beavers has been actively involved in Gamma Eta Beta Theta Pi, serving as the Vice President of Recruitment from 2020 to 2021 and currently as the Alumni Relations Chairman since 2020. In these roles, he has contributed to recruitment efforts and maintained connections with alumni, enhancing the organization’s outreach and community engagement in Atlanta, Georgia.
Research Contributions and Volunteer Work
John Beavers has made significant contributions to research in aerospace engineering. He published a trade study comparing magnetic field models for attitude control simulations and rebuilt a 3-DOF reaction wheel simulator, which reduced computing time by over 99%. Additionally, he volunteers at the Zinn Combustion Laboratory at Georgia Tech, furthering his hands-on experience and commitment to the field.