Cole Derosett

Cole Derosett has a diverse range of work experience in the field of engineering and space exploration. Cole served as the Engineering Capstone Project Team Lead at Framatome, where they led a team of five engineers in designing a remote ballast leveling system for submarines used in inspecting nuclear reactors. At Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS), they served as the Chapter President for the LU Space Program, overseeing multiple student teams and coordinating with partners at NASA and Lockheed Martin. Cole also worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at BWX Technologies, Inc. and Simplimatic, where they gained valuable industry experience. Cole held various leadership roles within the Liberty University Space Program, including Chief Engineer of the Rocket Propulsion Team and Lead Mechanical Engineer of the Mars Rover Team. Additionally, they conducted undergraduate research at NASA, primarily focusing on mission concept and vehicle design for a mission to Enceladus.

Cole Derosett attended Liberty University from 2020 to 2024, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.