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Brian Hoang

Brian Hoang

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Nuclear Propulsion Test Engineer at Amentum (Marshall Space Flight Center)

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2019 - 2023
      Minor Business

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering

      Specialization in Mechatronics/Robotics

  • Experience

    • University Leadership Network

      Aug 2019 - Aug 2023
      Leadership Scholar

    • Texas Exes

      Aug 2019 - Mar 2021
      Programming Assistant at Texas Union

      - Provided technical maintenance for computers, printers, and photo machines- Offered customer support and managed spreadsheets of inventory and budgets for student organizations

    • Texas Spacecraft Laboratory

      Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
      Market Assessment Research

      - Conducted research on the costs of developing state-of-the-art cheap photovoltaic panels to power CubeSats- Worked on case studies of heat transfer onto Cubesat panels using Thermal Desktop

    • Longhorn Rocketry Association

      Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

      - Researched and developed methods of improvement for regression and performance of Taurus 1, a hybrid engine planned to be entered in the Spaceport America competition - Worked on case studies of objects within crossflows to find specifications of aerodynamic performance- Conducted steady-state thermal analysis for heat sinks for determination of heat transfer coefficients and efficiency - Served as ground hardware support at the test stand for the development of a hybrid engine named Taurus 1- Responsible for engine integration onto and off the test stand and hardware integration onto the hybrid engine- Conducted sensor calibrations for pressure transducers and thermocouples- Successfully conducted two cold flow tests and ignitor sequencing for the grain - Casted complex fuel grains using HTPB as the propellant and Modified MDI as a curative. - Worked to optimize fuel grain production process to decrease manufacturing time while maintaining quality

      • Propulsion Systems Engineer

        Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

      • Aerodynamics Team

        Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

      • Test Launch Operations Team

        Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

      • Fuel Grain Manufacturing and Composition Engineer

        Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

    • Jacobs

      Oct 2023 - Oct 2024
      Nuclear Propulsion Test Engineer (Marshall Space Flight Center)

    • NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

      Oct 2023 - now
      Propulsion Test Engineer for Advanced Space Power & Propulsion - NASA Contractor

      Working as part of the Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) on the ESSCA contract as a NASA contractor at the Marshall Space Flight Center. Current responsibilities expand multiple projects including:- Supporting the development of Advanced Space Power and Propulsion technologies- Currently working towards the development of NTREES, SNP (Space Nuclear Propulsion), and NTP (Nuclear Thermal Propulsion) at the Marshall Space Flight Center - NASA- Working with commercial partners and Space Act Agreements to conduct pathfinding design testing for nuclear technologies supporting NTP/SNP- Includes supporting development for Green Propellant technologies Show less

    • Amentum

      Oct 2024 - now
      Nuclear Propulsion Test Engineer

      - Jacobs (JSEG) to Amentum merge

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Machine Shop Certified

      The University of Texas at Austin
      Aug 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brian Hoang
      NASA "Can Do" Service Award Nasa Sep 2023 - Recognition is given to individuals who embody NASA's core mission by exemplifying a relentless commitment to success, even in the face of challenges. Recipients of this award demonstrate an unwavering willingness to take calculated risks for the advancement of NASA's mission, showcasing innovation and problem-solving abilities in the most high-intensive environments.
    • Awarded to Brian Hoang
      Extra Miler Award Jacobs Space Exploration Group Feb 2023 - Awarded to Brian Hoang for exceptional work on the Blue Origin Materials test campaign
    • Awarded to Brian Hoang
      University Leadership Scholar - Aug 2019 - Awarded to those who have showed exceptional demonstrations of leadership in academia
    • Awarded to Brian Hoang
      All-State Trumpet - Feb 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Pilot

      Issued by Redstone Arsenal Flying Activity on Sept 2024
      Redstone Arsenal Flying ActivityAssociated with Brian Hoang

    • Robotic Control Systems Advisor

      Issued by FIRST on Apr 2024
      FIRSTAssociated with Brian Hoang

    • Nasa Student Launch and Land - Volunteer

      Issued by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Apr 2024
      NASA - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAssociated with Brian Hoang

    • NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge - Volunteer

      Issued by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Apr 2024
      NASA - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAssociated with Brian Hoang

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Houston Food Bank on Sept 2016
      Houston Food BankAssociated with Brian Hoang