Sreeja Roy Singh
About Sreeja Roy Singh
Sreeja Roy Singh serves as the Head of Systems Engineering at Nuro and has extensive experience in aerospace and robotics, including significant roles at NASA Ames Research Center and the European Space Agency. She holds advanced degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has contributed to the development of autonomous systems for both terrestrial and space applications.
Current Role at Nuro
Sreeja Roy Singh serves as the Head of Systems Engineering at Nuro since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of engineering systems that support Nuro's autonomous vehicle technology. Her leadership is crucial in enabling robot fleets for both Earth and space applications. Singh has also played a significant role in recruiting and expanding the engineering team at Nuro, indicating her influence in shaping the company's workforce.
Experience at NASA Ames Research Center
Sreeja Roy Singh has a long-standing association with NASA Ames Research Center. She initially worked there as a Research Engineer from 2014 to 2015 and later served as a Senior Scientist and Principal Investigator from 2015 to 2019. Since 2020, she has continued her role as Principal Investigator. Her work at NASA has involved rigorous testing and safety processes for autonomous vehicles, contributing to advancements in aerospace engineering.
Educational Background
Sreeja Roy Singh holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which she completed from 2012 to 2015. She also earned a Dual S.M. Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Technology and Policy from MIT between 2009 and 2012. Additionally, she obtained an Integrated B.S. and M.S. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, from 2004 to 2009, and completed her secondary education at St. Mary's School, Pune.
Previous Positions and Contributions
Before her current role at Nuro, Sreeja Roy Singh held various positions that contributed to her expertise in systems engineering. She worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as a Research Associate and Visiting Researcher, and at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory as an International Summer Intern. Additionally, she has experience in the private sector, having worked as a Spacecraft Constellation Consultant at Swarm Technologies and as a Software Infrastructure Consultant at Spire.
Involvement in Autonomous Vehicle Development
At Nuro, Sreeja Roy Singh has been instrumental in building and validating what could be the first driverless, passenger-less robot fleet on public roads. Her extensive experience in software systems engineering and systems engineering has allowed her to transition from Head of Software Systems Engineering to Head of Systems Engineering, reflecting her comprehensive understanding of the technical requirements for autonomous vehicle technology.