Noelia Fariñas Álvarez

Noelia Fariñas Álvarez has a range of work experience in the aerospace industry. Noelia'smost recent position was as an Operations Engineer at Alén Space, starting in May 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Satellite Operations Specialist at ICEYE from June 2021 to May 2022. Noelia also has experience as a Researcher at Universidade de Vigo from April 2019 to November 2020.

In addition, Noelia worked on a project called SpacE Exploration and Development Systems (SEEDS), where they had various roles. As a Design Engineer during the third part of the project, they focused on the Manned Transfer Vehicle. Noelia conducted tasks related to communication analysis and radiation protection. During the second part of the project, they worked on the design of a system called Multipurpose Lunar Rover. Noelia also worked as a Space Systems Engineer during the first phase of the project, performing trade-offs, deriving requirements, and optimizing the concept of operation.

Overall, Noelia Fariñas Álvarez has a strong background in aerospace operations, satellite operations, research, and design engineering in the field of space exploration and development.

Noelia Fariñas Álvarez began their education in 2013 at the Universidad de León, where they pursued a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Noelia'sfield of study included aerospace engineering, aeronautics, and astronautics, as well as space engineering. Noelia completed their degree in 2017.

In 2017, Noelia furthered their education by attending the University of Leicester, where they obtained a Master of Science degree. Noelia'sfocus of study during this time was on space exploration systems. Noelia completed their master's degree in 2018.

Noelia is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the Universidade de Vigo. Noelia'sresearch specialization is in space engineering, specifically in the field of magnetic characterization systems for small satellites.