Brandon Eickert

Brandon Eickert is an accomplished engineer with a diverse background in aerospace and electrical engineering, complemented by experience in NCAA Division I athletics as a football kicker. At NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Brandon served as the Lead Power Engineer for the JPL Senior Capstone, developing power systems for atmospheric balloon projects and significantly enhancing their performance. Brandon's tenure as a Division I football player led to recognition as a top scorer and multiple academic honors. Recent roles include a GNC Internship at Muon Space, where improvements in satellite tracking were achieved, and a current position as a GNC Engineer at SpaceX. Additionally, Brandon has contributed to significant research at the University of San Diego and MIT AeroAstro, focusing on neutrino physics and quantum hydrodynamics while maintaining high academic achievements with a 5.0 GPA in a master's program at MIT.