Brooks Blenker

Brooks Blenker has a diverse work experience in the field of mechanical engineering. Brooks currently works as an Associate Mechanical Engineer at Terran Orbital Corporation since 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Mechanical Advisor at SC Robotics in 2022, where they provided guidance to the Saddleback College Robotics Team for their designs and achieved a high score in the University Rover Challenge. From 2020 to 2023, Brooks worked at UMBRA: A SEDS Chapter, where they held various roles including President and Payload Engineer. Brooks also gained experience as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Terran Orbital Corporation in 2022. Brooks started their career as an Aircraft Detailer at Anything Aviation in 2020. Before that, they had a significant role as the Lead Mechanical Engineer at Saddleback College Robotics from 2019 to 2021, leading the design and fabrication process for various robotic components. Overall, Brooks has shown expertise and leadership in the mechanical engineering field.

Brooks Blenker started their education in 2015 at Saddleback College, where they pursued an Associate of Science degree in Engineering and Associate of Arts degrees in Physics and Mathematics. Brooks completed these degrees in 2020. In the same year, Brooks enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, which they are expected to complete in 2023.

In addition to their formal education, Brooks also obtained two certifications. In May 2018, they received the SolidWorks Mechanical Design Associate Certificate from Dassault Systèmes. Furthermore, in August 2022, Brooks acquired the Private Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.