Mario Maggio

Experience

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  The University of Alabama

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Prepared lab equipment for future tests on micro-hall effect thrusters and space propulsion using iodine plasma. This includes wiring and setting up vacuum chambers, as well as using LabView to allow communications with instruments. Earlier work included mass calculations and modeling of the Dual Expander Aerospike Nozzle novel rocket design.

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  University of Colorado Boulder

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Course Assistant

  Spring 2018: Course Assistant for ASEN 3200: Orbital Mechanics and Attitude DynamicsFall 2018: Course Assistant for ASEN 5519: Statistical Analysis and Experimental DesignGraded Homework, Labs and Tests. Wrote homework and lab solutions

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  Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT)

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  EVA flight operations intern

  Worked in Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Operations at Johnson Space Center. Work entailed EVA specific training in both the spacesuit's Life Support Systems and EVA tools and repair operations, certified to teach a course on EVA small tools, procedure and test run development for Neutral Buoyancy Lab runs (In-pool simulations for EVAs), observed Spacewalks, updated training plans, participated in simulation EVAs to help train certified flight controllers, and development of a new software tool to expedite tool configuration Show less

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  Intuitive Machines

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

  Aerospace Engineer

  I split my time between two teams during my time at Intuitive Machines. As a member of the propulsion team I helped design, assemble, and operate the mobile test stand and was in charge of the propellant throttle valve design. I also was a member of the hotfire team, taking part in over 50 hotfire test operations. This included pre-test-day console operations, prepping the test stand for hotfire, and training others on proper procedures and safety protocols.As a part of the Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) team, I developed the vehicle level assembly and integration plan, designed Ground Support Equipment, and wrote and performed assembly procedures for flight hardware. Show less

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  Paragon Space Development Corporation

  Feb 2022 - Apr 2024

  ECLSS Engineer

  I worked on a variety of projects at Paragon.- Contracted at Axiom Space on their AxEVA program working on the CO2 removal system of the next generation space suit leading procurement of flight critical hardware, designing hardware, and building and executing on the system's development plan- Led early phase O2 and N2 pressurization system development (cancelled @ PDR)- Worked on an internal R&D Design project for a CO2 scrubbing valve including design, testing, manufacturing and data analysis. Show less

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  Ambrosia Space Manufacturing Corporation

  Apr 2024 - now

  Founder / CEO