Manuel Hürzeler

Manuel A. Hernandez is an Associate Mechanical Engineer specializing in Mass Properties at Northrop Grumman since September 2023. Previously, Manuel served as President of the Collegiate Space Foundation at the University of Central Florida from September 2021 to April 2023, leading a team focused on developing small satellites and conducting technical workshops. Manuel A. has also been a Co-Lead on projects such as the Knight Air Observation Satellite (KAOS) and the NASA Big Idea Competition 2022, where the team proposed innovative rover solutions for lunar missions. Manuel's experience includes an internship as a Metallurgical Engineer at Arconic, where data analysis for production processes was conducted. Educationally, Manuel holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering with a Minor in Material Science, expected to graduate in December 2023, and previously graduated from Miami Arts Studio in 2019.