Nicholas Sakowski
About Nicholas Sakowski
Nicholas Sakowski is a Senior Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in engineering and has held various roles in the aerospace sector, including positions at NASA and Harvey Mudd College.
Work at Millennium Space Systems
Nicholas Sakowski has been employed at Millennium Space Systems as a Senior Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations Engineer since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for planning and supporting spacecraft system-level environmental testing. He leads the documentation, investigation, and resolution of discrepancies that arise during spacecraft integration and testing. Additionally, he has been involved in planning and supporting launch operations campaigns for spacecraft.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Nicholas Sakowski worked at Systron Donner as the Engineering Clinic Team Lead for nine months in 2017 to 2018. He also held roles at Harvey Mudd College, serving as an Engineering Proctor and Teaching Assistant for one year during the same period. His experience includes a brief tenure at The Aerospace Corporation as an Engineering Clinic member in 2016 and as an IoT Engineer at McKinley Equipment for three months in 2017.
Educational Background
Nicholas Sakowski studied at Harvey Mudd College, where he earned a degree in Engineering from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he attended Brookdale Community College, achieving an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Chemical Engineering from 2013 to 2015. He also obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Physics during the same period at Brookdale Community College. His educational background provided a strong foundation for his engineering career.
Research Experience
In 2015, Nicholas Sakowski worked as a Research Fellow at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, located at Columbia University in New York. This position lasted for six months and contributed to his experience in the aerospace sector. His research experience complements his engineering roles and enhances his understanding of spacecraft systems.
Teaching and Tutoring Roles
Nicholas Sakowski has also contributed to education through various roles at Brookdale Community College. He served as a Physics Lab Assistant for five months in 2015 and worked as a STEM Tutor from 2013 to 2015. These positions allowed him to support students in their learning and foster a deeper understanding of engineering and physics concepts.