BS 2020, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado BoulderDeclan Murray Headshot
Certificate in Engineering Leadership, Certificate in Engineering Management, University of Colorado Boulder

MS 2024, Space Systems Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University

Aerospace Systems Engineer | Maxar Technologies

Current city: Washington, D.C.

My career path: After graduating from CU in the spring of 2020 (in the midst of COVID), I moved across the country to the east coast to start working at Raytheon Intelligence & Space. My role focused mainly in the area of software test and integration, but I also supported additional projects focused on utilizing natural language processing machine learning algorithms. During my time at Raytheon, I started pursuing a Masters in Space Systems Engineering to furtherÌýmy knowledge and expertise in my industry. After being in this role for just under two years, I decided I wanted to pursue opportunitiesÌýthat are closer aligned with my degree(s) and interest in space. I joined Maxar in the spring of 2022 working in the Aerospace Engineering Programs division, and have been able to focus my work on a variety of projects supportingÌýDoD and IC customers. My primary role focuses on implementing unique theoretical orbital trajectories, but I also provide systems engineering assistance to a variety of other programs and assist with the company's internship program.

My interest in being a Regional Network Ambassador: I am interested in being a Regional Network Ambassador because I wasn't aware of the alumni network when I moved across the country during COVID, and I believe it would have made that transition much easier. I hope that participating as a RNA will allow me to help recent graduates and other alumni in their relocations by giving advice or even just being a friend in the area

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