Diego Sol
About Diego Sol
Diego Sol is a Navigation Guidance and Controls Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in aerospace engineering and experience in research and development, teaching, and internships in the aerospace field.
Company
Diego Sol currently works at Sandia National Laboratories as a Navigation Guidance and Controls Engineer. His role involves developing and integrating advanced guidance systems for aerospace applications. Previously, he interned at Sandia National Laboratories as a Graduate Research and Development Intern, where he gained experience working on innovative aerospace projects.
Title
Diego Sol holds the title of Navigation Guidance and Controls Engineer. He specializes in the design and implementation of guidance systems for aerospace vehicles. His work focuses on developing advanced navigation and control technologies to improve the performance and reliability of aerospace systems.
Education and Expertise
Diego Sol studied Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, earning both a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Engineering (MEng). He has developed practical skills in using MATLAB for simulation, and Linux and ROS for robotics. His academic work included research on hypersonic vehicles, which provided him with a deep understanding of their flight mechanics. Diego also studied at USP - Universidade de São Paulo as part of a study abroad program.
Professional Background
Diego Sol has a diverse professional background, including roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M University. He also worked as a Guidance Navigation and Controls Intern at AeroVironment, where he contributed to developing aerospace technologies. Additionally, Diego has experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the National Aerothermochemistry and Hypersonics Laboratory and as a Draftsman Intern at SCEG.
Research and Technical Skills
Diego Sol's research focuses on hypersonic vehicles and their flight mechanics. He has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions in the aerospace field. His technical skills include proficiency in MATLAB for simulation and using Linux and ROS for robotics. Diego's work is driven by a strong interest in autonomous aerospace systems and robotics, particularly in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC).