Cole Domenico
About Cole Domenico
Cole Domenico is a Thermal Test Engineer currently employed at Joby Aviation, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in mechanical engineering from Oregon State University and has contributed to various projects, including leading a university rocket team's propulsion efforts.
Work at Joby Aviation
Cole Domenico has been employed at Joby Aviation as a Thermal Test Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for conducting thermal tests and ensuring the performance of thermal systems within the company's innovative aircraft designs. His position is based in San Carlos, California, where he contributes to the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Education and Expertise
Cole Domenico studied Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University, where he earned his degree. His education provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career. His expertise includes thermal systems, propulsion, and design engineering, gained through both academic and practical experiences.
Background
Cole Domenico has a diverse background in engineering, having participated in the MECOP program. This program allowed him to complete internships at Daimler Trucks North America and Johnson Crushers International. His internships provided him with hands-on experience in research and development, as well as design engineering, further enhancing his skills in the field.
Achievements in Rocketry
During his time at Oregon State University, Cole Domenico played a significant role in the university's rocket team. He designed, analyzed, tested, and documented the first successful O-class motor for the team. Additionally, he led the propulsion team for OSU's Experimental Sounding Rocketry Association, achieving a notable launch to 29,038 feet AGL with the largest solid rocket motor built by the team.
Internship Experience
Cole Domenico has completed multiple internships that have shaped his engineering career. He worked as an Engineer Intern at Daimler Trucks North America for five months in 2018 and as a Design Engineering Intern at Johnson Crushers International for six months in 2019. Additionally, he served as a Thermal Systems Mechanical Engineer Intern at Joby Aviation for three months in 2021, gaining valuable experience in thermal systems and engineering design.