Khadija Abousalama is a dedicated propulsion engineer at Northrop Grumman, with experience in systems engineering and various internships focused on propulsion engineering. Previously, Khadija worked as an IT Lab Tech for GWU Seas Computing, providing technical support and maintaining AV equipment, as well as a researcher at LeblancLab, conducting data analysis on LEED certification efficacy. Additional roles include serving as an explainer at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum and an undergraduate teaching assistant for Python programming at George Washington University. Khadija holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in International Science and Technology Policy with a concentration in Space Policy and National Security at The George Washington University.