Brittney Lane

Brittney Lane

Undergraduate Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Structural Dynamics / Loads Engineer for NASA Launch Services Program

  • Education

    • University of Florida

      2011 - 2016
      B.S. Aerospace Engineering 3.81

      Activities and Societies: AIAA, Rocket Team Minor: Astronomy

  • Experience

    • UF Materials Engineering

      Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
      Undergraduate Researcher

      - Assisted a Graduate student in synthesizing ceramic foams for the purpose of bone reconstruction- Created and tested sample ceramic foams to characterize their porosity and compression strength and seeing how they compare to that of human bones

    • UF Rocket Team

      Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
      Structures Engineer

      • Designed sub-scale and full-scale vehicles to withstand launch conditions while smoothly integrating electronics and payloads for successful and stable flights• Tested materials and developed a reliable method for rolling fiberglass airframes• Led the construction and manufacturing of the sub-scale and full-scale launch vehicles• Presented the full-scale rocket at the National Science Expo in Washington D.C.• Wrote several reports documenting design thought processes, manufacturingprocesses, various tests and analysis, and detailed models of the final design• Conducted various meetings to work with senior members and instruct new members• Tested major components (such as the thrust transfer and fin attachment mechanisms) of the rocket for failure Show less

    • UF Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

      Aug 2013 - May 2014
      Statics Tutor

      • Hold regular office hours to assist students in Statics (EGM2511)• Hold exam review sessions prior to exams to provide extra help• Proctor night exams throughout the semester

    • Harris Corporation

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Aerospace Engineering Intern

      • Developed a tool specific arm adapter to work under clean vacuum conditions and allow control of MEMS Micro Grippers• Documented all tests, certifications, and standards that needed to be met by a dielectic fluid cooling system design• Incorporated red lines for work order flow tags and operating procedures• Researched and demoed various software programs to create better product anddesign presentations• Shadowed a variety of tests performed on reflectors and booms

    • NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

      Jan 2015 - May 2015
      Aerospace Engineer
    • Northrop Grumman

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Aerospace Engineer
    • Harris Corporation

      Jul 2016 - Mar 2017
      Performance Analyst
    • NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

      Mar 2017 - now
      Structural Dynamics / Loads Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • High Power Rocket Level 1

      National Association of Rocketry
      Sept 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brittney Lane
      Boeing Company Scholarship Boeing Aug 2012
    • Awarded to Brittney Lane
      College of Engineering Scholarship University of Florida Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Aug 2012
    • Awarded to Brittney Lane
      BCAA Scholar Athlete Broward County Public Schools Aug 2011
    • Awarded to Brittney Lane
      Dean's List University of Florida Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
    • Awarded to Brittney Lane
      President's Honor Roll University of Florida Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering