Arik Jenkins

Arik Jenkins has a diverse work experience in the fields of test and integration engineering, automation, research, and teaching.

Arik began their career at Proton Power, Inc. as a Lead Engineering Intern, where they conducted flow rate and moisture content analysis and designed a bin level indication system.

Arik then worked as a NIFS Engineering Intern at NASA, where they conducted research on videogrammetry, dynamic analysis of spacecraft, and system identification.

Arik also worked at SpaceX as a Test Automation Engineer, where they played a crucial role in the design and implementation of test stands, automation, and software tools using Python and Excel.

Their most recent position was at Stellar Pizza, where they served as the Head of Test and Integration. Prior to that, they held the role of Test and Integration Engineer at the same company.

Additionally, Arik worked as a Teaching Assistant at The University of Alabama, where they were responsible for leading a thermal systems lab and serving as the sole instructor for a machine design class.

Overall, Arik has demonstrated expertise in test and integration, automation, research, and teaching throughout their career.

Arik Jenkins pursued their education in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama. From 2010 to 2014, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Later, from 2014 to 2016, Arik furthered their studies at the same institution and obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering.