Derek Janoski

Derek Janoski has a range of work experience in the aerospace and software engineering fields. Derek most recently worked at Trans Astronautica Corporation as a Jr. Aerospace Engineer, starting in September 2021. Prior to that, Derek was a Graduate Engineering Intern at the same company from May 2021 to September 2021.

In 2018, Derek worked as a Research Assistant at Whittier College from September 2018 to May 2019. During this time, they likely gained research experience in an academic setting.

Additionally, Derek worked as a Software Engineer Intern at BIT from June 2018 to September 2018. In this role, they created a testing tool GUI using the PyQt and Tkinter Python packages. Derek also gained hands-on experience with instrument and mechanical fixture testing, firmware flashing, and automation of project documents. Derek was involved in agile sprint planning and daily scrum meetings, contributing to their professional development.

Derek Janoski completed their education with a High School Diploma from Fountain Valley High School in the year 2016. Derek then pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Physics from Whittier College from 2016 to 2019. Derek continued their education at the University of Southern California, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Astronautical Engineering from 2019 to 2021. Derek Janoski further advanced their academic journey at the University of Southern California, completing a Master of Science (MS) degree in Astronautical Engineering from 2020 to 2022.