Aurora Bunten
About Aurora Bunten
Aurora Bunten is a mechanical engineer with experience in various roles, including positions at Motiv Space Systems, Kitty Hawk, and Form Energy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.
Work at Form Energy
Aurora Bunten currently serves as a Mechanical Engineer at Form Energy, Inc. since 2021. The company is based in Oakland, California, and focuses on developing innovative energy storage solutions. In this role, Bunten applies her engineering skills to contribute to projects aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
Previous Experience at Kitty Hawk
Bunten worked at Kitty Hawk as a Mechanical Engineer from 2020 to 2021. Prior to this role, she completed a Mechanical Engineering Internship at the same company in 2019 for three months. During her time at Kitty Hawk, she was involved in projects related to advanced aircraft design and development.
Experience at Olin Electric Motorsports
Aurora Bunten has a significant background in motorsports engineering, having worked at Olin Electric Motorsports. She served as a Mechanical Engineer from 2017 to 2020 and previously as an Electrical Engineer from 2016 to 2017. Her roles included working on electric vehicle projects and contributing to the design and implementation of engineering solutions.
Education and Expertise
Bunten studied Mechanical Engineering at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she participated in the Accelerated College Experience program at Florida Gulf Coast University from 2015 to 2016, which provided her with early exposure to college-level coursework.
Teaching and Research Roles
At Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Bunten held multiple roles, including Welding Instructor from 2017 to 2020 and Researcher for two months in 2017. In these positions, she contributed to the education of engineering students and engaged in research activities that supported the academic community.