Robert J. Ashcom

Robert J. Ashcom has a diverse range of work experience in the aerospace industry. Robert J. began their career as an Aerospace Engineering Maker Space Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology in 2016. Robert J. then worked as a Student Intern at NOWaccount Network Corporation, where they performed portfolio stress tests and stock market modeling using Python and Excel.

In 2017, Ashcom had multiple roles, including a Laboratory Research Assistant at the Ben T. Zinn Aerospace Combustion Laboratory and a NASA Human Systems Engineering Intern at NASA. At NASA, they created a new systems engineering tool for human-in-the-loop testing and implemented it into various projects, receiving an award for their work.

Robert J. continued their career at the High-Power Electric Propulsion Laboratory as an Electric Propulsion Researcher from 2017 to 2018. Robert J. then interned as a Certification Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation in 2018.

From 2019 to 2021, Ashcom worked as a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, gaining valuable experience in the field. Robert J. then joined the USC Liquid Propulsion Laboratory as a Propulsion, Fluids, and Test Responsible Engineer, where they designed test stands and led successful static fire tests.

In 2021, Ashcom joined Frontier Aerospace Corporation as a Propulsion Test Engineer. Robert J.'srole involved building ground support equipment and testing hypergolic engines. Robert J. was responsible for engine prototype development through flight thruster qualification.

Currently, in 2023, Ashcom is employed at Inversion as a Propulsion Test Engineer, although the exact details of their responsibilities are not provided.

Overall, Ashcom's work experience spans various roles, including research, engineering, and testing, with a focus on propulsion systems in the aerospace industry.

Robert J. Ashcom completed their high school education at Milton High School, earning a High School Diploma between 2009 and 2013. Robert J. then pursued their undergraduate studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2013 to 2018, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. In 2016, Robert also briefly attended Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in the same field of study. Currently, they are furthering their education at the University of Southern California, where they are expected to complete a Master of Science (MS) degree in Aerospace Engineering, with a focus on Propulsion, between 2019 and 2021.