Andrew Braum

Andrew Braum has a diverse work experience spanning various engineering roles. Andrew started their career as an Electricians Apprentice at JB Construction, where they worked on a major project updating automation and control systems. Andrew then participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at USC Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.

In 2011, Andrew joined Tesla Motors as a Thermal System Analyst, responsible for designing, simulating, and validating vehicle cooling systems. Andrew managed suppliers and drove validation activities for the front cooling module.

Afterward, Andrew worked at Nuro as a Mechanical Engineer, overseeing system specifications and validation for vehicle HVAC, Thermal, Battery, and Drivetrain systems. Andrew also developed Powertrain performance prediction tools and managed suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Currently, Andrew is employed at Joby Aviation as a Thermal Analysis Engineer. Andrew spearheads aircraft electronics airflow distribution architecture, defines Environmental Control System (ECS) requirements, and provides CFD and thermal analysis support to various teams.

Overall, Andrew Braum's work experience highlights their expertise in thermal analysis, system specifications, and validation in the automotive and aviation industries.

Andrew Braum earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Loyola Marymount University from 2005 to 2009. Andrew then pursued a Master's of Science degree in Computational & Mathematical Engineering at Stanford University from 2009 to 2011.