Austin Welch

Austin Welch possesses a diverse background in engineering and leadership roles. Experience as a Garden Lead Sales Associate at Lowe's Companies, Inc. involved leading a team and enhancing customer interactions. As Payload Imaging and Engineering Systems Team Lead with inspireFly at Virginia Tech, responsibilities included overseeing projects in a student-led CubeSat design team. A Student Engineering Associate position at LORD Corporation focused on testing and data processing for aerospace components, while an Engineering and Operations Internship at Coherix, Inc. involved laser calibration for inspection systems. Additional experience as a Satellite Systems Engineer and Software Engineering Intern at Lockheed Martin, coupled with early leadership as a Construction Crew Leader at Wexford Homes, showcases a strong blend of technical and managerial skills. Austin Welch holds a Bachelor's degree candidacy in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Virginia Tech, building on a solid foundational education in engineering from Saline High School.