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Jacob Kowalski

Jacob Kowalski

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    GNC Software Test Engineer at Maxar

  • Education

    • University of Connecticut

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering

    • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

      2019 - 2021
      Master of Engineering - MEng Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

      Sensing, Estimation, and Automation Laboratory (SEAL)

  • Experience

    • University of Connecticut

      Sept 2017 - May 2019
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      Computational Thermal Fluids LaboratoryDeveloped Python script to automate creation of images and videos from OpenFoam data

    • NASA Ames Research Center

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Aeromechanics Intern

      Analyzed feasibility of e-VTOL rotorcraft and vertiport designs proposed by Uber Elevate using Rotorcraft CFD to further understanding of urban air mobility

    • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

      Aug 2019 - May 2021
      Graduate Research Assistant

      Sensing, Estimation, and Automation LaboratoryEvaluated point cloud and image registration approaches within a visual odometry framework. Also worked towards investigating star centroid localization in diffraction-limited digital images utilizing Matlab to support Starnav techniques

    • NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Engineering Intern

      Developed testing regime to compare the effectiveness of feature trackers in various mission scenarios, with a focus on supporting SLAM approaches

    • Maxar Technologies

      Oct 2021 - now
      GNC Software Test Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • STK Certification

      AGI (Analytical Graphics, Inc.)

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jacob Kowalski
      Dean's List University of Connecticut 2019
    • Awarded to Jacob Kowalski
      New England Scholar University of Connecticut 2016

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Constituent Services Intern

      Issued by Office of U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney on Jun 2016
      Office of U.S. Congressman Joe CourtneyAssociated with Jacob Kowalski