Nathan Toombs
About Nathan Toombs
Nathan Toombs is a Robotics Engineer currently employed at Near Earth Autonomy since 2022. He holds a Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Maryland and has a background in various engineering roles.
Work at Near Earth Autonomy
Nathan Toombs has been employed as a Robotics Engineer at Near Earth Autonomy since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development of advanced robotics systems designed for autonomous operations in complex environments. His work focuses on integrating robotics technology with practical applications, enhancing the capabilities of autonomous vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Nathan Toombs holds a Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Maryland, where he studied from 2020 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University, completing his studies from 2016 to 2020. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices relevant to his current role.
Background
Before joining Near Earth Autonomy, Nathan Toombs gained diverse experience in engineering roles. He interned at the Air Force Research Laboratory in 2020, where he worked for two months at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. He also served as a Student Engineer at US Synthetic from 2018 to 2019 and worked as a Data Entry Specialist and Front Desk Receptionist at LDS Philanthropies from 2016 to 2017.
Previous Work Experience
Nathan Toombs has held several positions that contributed to his engineering expertise. He worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at B/E Aerospace for nine months in 2012-2013 in Tucson, Arizona. Additionally, he was a Graduate Assistant at the University of Maryland from 2020 to 2022, where he supported academic projects and research initiatives.