Racheal Erhard

Racheal Erhard has a diverse work experience across various industries. Racheal is currently employed at Joby Aviation as a Flight Dynamics Engineer, where they previously served as a Flight Dynamics Intern. Before this, they worked at Stanford University as a Graduate Student Researcher, focusing on aero-propulsive interactions for distributed electric propulsion and eVTOL aircraft. Racheal'srole involved developing low-to-mid fidelity aerodynamic analysis tools, utilizing multi-fidelity models for enhanced performance prediction, and investigating uncertainties related to propeller-driven aircraft.

In addition, Racheal has also gained experience as a Systems Engineering Intern at Boeing, where they developed model-based systems engineering software for design and manufacturing processes. Racheal also worked at Washington River Protection Solutions as an Electrical Engineering Intern, gaining hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of large electrical systems.

Racheal's earlier experiences include serving as a Research Assistant at the University of Denver, where they conducted research on wing morphing concepts and flow control techniques. Racheal also worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and served as an Energy Coordinator and Bike Mechanic at the Center for Sustainability.

Furthermore, Racheal had the opportunity to work as an Engineering Intern at NASA, where they focused on designing and analyzing a lightweight VTOL UAV. Prior to their engineering work, they served as a Teen Program Staff Coordinator at the YMCA of Greater Boston, where they organized events and activities for children and co-coordinated the Teen Program.

Overall, Racheal Erhard's work experience showcases their expertise in aerodynamics, systems engineering, electrical engineering, research, and program coordination.

Racheal Erhard has a diverse education history. Racheal completed their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aeronautics & Astronautics at Stanford University from 2020 to 2024. Prior to that, they obtained their Master's Degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics from the same institution, studying from 2018 to 2020. Racheal holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and another Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Denver, where they studied from 2014 to 2018. Racheal'shigh school education took place at Holderness School from 2010 to 2014.