Sam W.

Sam W. is an accomplished aerospace professional with extensive experience in ground navigation systems and aerospace engineering. Currently serving as the Ground Navigation Systems Lead at Intuitive Machines since October 2019, Sam plays a pivotal role in advancing lunar exploration with the Nova-C lander. Prior roles include Aerospace Application Engineer at The MathWorks, where consultation and demonstrations enhanced efficiency for aerospace users, and Process Engineer at BAIR, focusing on process improvement and data management. Sam's background also includes technical integration and operations management at RAM Global Resources, alongside serving as a Navigation Flight Controller for the Space Shuttle Program at United Space Alliance, where responsibilities encompassed trajectory planning and collision avoidance support. With advanced degrees from The University of Texas at Arlington and Texas A&M University, Sam W. combines technical expertise with practical experience across various aspects of aerospace engineering and operations.