Christopher Charters
About Christopher Charters
Christopher Charters is a Mechanical Design Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in aerospace and mechanical engineering, including internships at SpaceX and leadership roles in various student projects.
Mechanical Design Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories
Christopher Charters is currently employed as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been working in this role since 2019 in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Area. His responsibilities involve mechanical design within a laboratory environment, contributing to various projects and initiatives.
Internships at SpaceX and Sandia National Laboratories
Christopher Charters has gained valuable industry experience through internships. In 2018, he worked as a Microsystems Integration R&D Engineer Intern at Sandia National Laboratories for 2 months. Earlier, in 2016, he served as an Avionics Manufacturing Engineering Intern at SpaceX for 3 months in Hawthorne, California.
Research Assistant at Applied Physics Research Group
Since 2016, Christopher Charters has been a Research Assistant at the Applied Physics Research Group (APRG) at the University of Florida. In this role, he has been involved in various research projects, contributing to advancements in physics and engineering.
Project Leadership in Small Satellite Design Club
Christopher Charters has demonstrated leadership in the Small Satellite Design Club (SSDC) at the University of Florida. From 2015 to 2016, he led the CanSat Project - Can Solo, where he oversaw the design and launch of a small satellite. Additionally, he served as the President of SSDC from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Christopher Charters holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida. He attended the university from 2013 to 2018, where he engaged in various academic and project-based activities related to his field. Prior to this, he graduated from Coral Reef Senior High School, where he studied from 2009 to 2013.