Tristan Nicholls

Tristan Nicholls is a Senior End-to-End Validation and Performance Engineer at Loft Orbital since July 2025, with a strong background in autonomous systems and aerospace engineering. Previously, Tristan served as an Autonomous Drive System Architect and Senior Autonomous Drive Engineer at Einride, where responsibilities included system-level architecture coordination and execution oversight of cross-functional features. Prior experience includes various engineering roles at OHB Sweden AB, focusing on AOCS systems for Arctic Weather Satellites and EDRS-C, and participation in systems engineering for LEO missions. Early career experience includes an internship at Airbus Defense & Space and project work during education at CentraleSupélec, emphasizing aeronautics and aerospace disciplines. Tristan holds an Ingénieur Généraliste degree from CentraleSupélec and has engaged in diverse industrial projects, enhancing technical and design skills across multiple domains.