William Ledbetter
About William Ledbetter
William Ledbetter is an R&D Aeronautical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from The University of Alabama.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
William Ledbetter is currently working at Sandia National Laboratories as an R&D Aeronautical Engineer. His tenure at Sandia began in 2021. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories is a premier science and engineering lab where Ledbetter contributes his expertise in aeronautical engineering.
Experience at Sandia as Graduate Student Intern
Before securing his current position, William Ledbetter served as a Graduate Student Intern at Sandia National Laboratories from 2020 to 2021 for 1 year. During this time, he gained hands-on experience in a research and development environment, enhancing his skills in aeronautical engineering.
Academic Background at The University of Alabama
William Ledbetter's academic journey in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering began at The University of Alabama. He earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering in 2017 after four years of study, from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education at the same institution, attaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field from 2017 to 2021.
Previous Teaching Experience
William Ledbetter has accumulated valuable teaching experience at The University of Alabama. He worked as a Teaching Assistant for three separate periods: for three months in 2017, for nine months from 2018 to 2019, and again from 2018 to 2019. These roles enabled him to foster his teaching skills while assisting students in aerospace engineering subjects.
Other Professional Experiences
William Ledbetter's diverse professional background includes various roles beyond academia. He served as a Lifeguard for three months in 2018 and as a Security Guard at Axis Security, Inc. for one year from 2018 to 2019. He also gained early experience as an Intern at ARC Products in Spartanburg, SC, for three months in 2016, and as a Painter with Student Painters in Upstate South Carolina for two months in 2015.