Elizabeth Mittmann
About Elizabeth Mittmann
Elizabeth Mittmann is an R&D Engineer currently working at Lumafield since 2021. She has held various engineering roles at notable organizations including Vicarious Surgical Inc., SpaceX, and NASA Ames Research Center, and she holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Lumafield
Elizabeth Mittmann has been employed at Lumafield as an R&D Engineer since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the research and development of advanced technologies within the company. Her experience in engineering and design supports Lumafield's mission to innovate in the field of 3D imaging and scanning.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Lumafield, Elizabeth Mittmann held various engineering positions. She worked at Vicarious Surgical Inc. as a Mechanical Design Engineer for one year from 2019 to 2020. She later served as a Systems Integration Engineer at the same company for four months in 2020. Additionally, she interned at SpaceX, where she held roles as a Vehicle Engineering Intern in 2017 and a Build Reliability Engineering Intern in 2016.
Internships at NASA Ames Research Center
Elizabeth Mittmann gained valuable experience through her internships at NASA Ames Research Center. She worked as a Robotics Academy Intern for two months in 2012 and later as an Astrophysics Intern from 2012 to 2014 for a total of two years. These roles provided her with insights into advanced research and development in aerospace and robotics.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Mittmann studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she earned both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Early Career and Leadership Roles
In her early career, Elizabeth Mittmann was involved with Space Cookies; FIRST, where she served as Mechanical Captain from 2010 to 2014. This leadership role allowed her to develop skills in team management and mechanical design. She also worked briefly as a Quality Assurance and Marketing Intern at Snapwiz in 2014.