Zachary Ningard

Zachary Ningard is an aspiring aerospace engineer pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering at the University of Central Florida. Current experience includes a position as a Student Researcher in the Propulsion and Energy Research Lab at the University of Central Florida, and a prior internship with SpaceX in Build and Reliability Engineering. Notable past roles include Ground Support Manager at Knights Experimental Rocketry, where responsibilities encompassed the management of testing infrastructures and procedures, and various research and engineering tasks, including CAD design and structural analysis. Additional experience includes internships at Northrop Grumman and hands-on skills developed in a machine lab during high school.