Rachel Cook
About Rachel Cook
Rachel Cook is a Staff Systems and Integration Engineer, Aerothermal at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering from her previous roles at Honeywell.
Professional Role at Nikola Motor Company
Rachel Cook holds the position of Staff Systems and Integration Engineer, Aerothermal, at Nikola Motor Company. She has been with the company since 2021, operating out of Phoenix, AZ. In her role, she focuses on complex systems related to aerothermal engineering, leveraging her expertise to contribute to Nikola's innovative vehicle designs.
Lead Systems and Integration Engineer at Nikola Motor Company
Before her current role, Rachel Cook served as the Lead Systems & Integration Engineer, Aerothermal, at Nikola Motor Company from 2019 to 2021. Based in the Phoenix, Arizona area, she was instrumental in leading projects that required high-level integration of aerothermal systems, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Engineering Experience at Honeywell
Rachel Cook has a robust engineering background with Honeywell, where she worked in various roles from 2014 to 2019. Her roles included Design Engineer for Fan and Compressor Aerodynamics, Military Helicopter and Propulsion Design Engineer, Rotational Engineer, Development APU and Shaft Test Engineer, Development APU Project Engineer, and Aftermarket Mechanical Service Center Quality Assurance Engineer. These roles were all based in Phoenix, Arizona, which gave her extensive experience in aerodynamic systems, project engineering, and quality assurance in aerospace applications.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering
Rachel Cook pursued her academic journey at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She earned a Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in the same field from 2011 to 2015. Her comprehensive education has provided her with a solid foundation in aerospace engineering principles and practical applications.