Spencer Level
About Spencer Level
Spencer Level is a Technical Intern at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in electrical and electronics engineering from UC Santa Barbara.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Spencer Level is currently employed as a Technical Intern at Sandia National Laboratories. Working in Livermore, California, Spencer's tenure at Sandia began in 2023. His role encompasses significant responsibilities, including designing and expediting testing and deployment for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems, with notable cost-saving outcomes for the laboratory.
Previous Role at NASA
In 2023, Spencer Level served as a Principal Investigator at NASA for a period of four months. While at NASA, he worked on projects that involved advanced technical research and analysis, contributing to the agency’s mission of space exploration and scientific discovery.
Experience with Army ROTC
From 2022 to 2023, Spencer Level was a Cadet with the Army ROTC in Santa Barbara, California. During his one-year tenure, he received military training and leadership development, preparing him for potential service as an officer in the United States Army.
Early Career at Tesla
Spencer Level worked as a Production Associate at Tesla in Fremont, California, in 2022 for two months. His role involved supporting the production processes at one of the leading electric vehicle manufacturers, where he gained valuable experience in a high-paced, innovative manufacturing environment.
FRC Robotics Team Leadership
Spencer Level held leadership positions on the FRC Robotics Team 1280 in Danville, California. He served as Team Captain from 2021 to 2022, managing the team's strategic initiatives and competitions. Prior to that, he was the Programming Lead from 2019 to 2021, where he developed coding expertise and led programming projects.
Educational Background in Engineering
Spencer Level is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at UC Santa Barbara from 2022 to 2026. He previously attended San Ramon Valley High School, focusing on STEM electives, and earned his High School Diploma in 2022. His academic pursuits have provided a strong foundation in engineering principles and technical skills.
Eagle Scout Achievement
Spencer Level achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, serving from 2010 to 2022. This accomplishment reflects his dedication and commitment over 12 years, involving community service, leadership, and personal development as part of the scouting program.
Technical Projects and Contributions
Spencer Level has contributed to various notable technical projects. He designed a PLC system for a DARPA project remotely, built and programmed Siemens PLCs for live monitoring of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory’s Explosive Destruction System, and created HMI displays for chemical weapon destruction data. Additionally, he wrote code to pass an NSA cybersecurity audit and ensured compliance with Federal EAR and ITAR regulations.