Jenny Tan

Johnson Space Center · Houston, TX

Supporting NC3, Space Transportation, within the Safety and Mission Assurance division. Training to be an Orion Vehicle Systems Engineer (VSE); currently rotating on the Electrical Power System (EPS) subsystem of Orion.

• Training to be SMA MER console certified.
• STEP 1 certified.

Johnson Space Center · Houston, TX

Supported EX3, Project Management and Systems Engineering: electrical and systems engineering support for the Multi-layer Acoustics & Conductive-grid Sensor (MACS) technology demonstration mission, in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

• Developed the operational concept timeline for the Preliminary Design Report (PDR).
• Assisted with the design and development of the HTV-X vehicle emulator to work with the MACS GUI Commander.
• Assisted with the development of the User Interface Control Document (ICD), with focus on the electrical section.
• Assisted with the simulation and testing of the HTV-X vehicle emulator test circuits.
• Familiarized myself with JAMA by entering MACS requirements.

Johnson Space Center · Houston, TX

Supported EV3, Human Interface, within the Avionics System division: designed and manufactured a functional Audio Belt Pack (ABP) prototype in support of the Gateway crew.

• Designed electrical schematics in Altium NEXUS, complete with footprints and bill of materials.
• Designed, iterated, and manufactured 3D prints using Creo, Cura, and an Ultimaker 3D printer.
• Wired and soldered electrical components.
• Identified materials for procurement.

Kennedy Space Center · Merritt Island, FL

Supported NE-L5, Explorations Payload: designed the schematics of a CMF025 Coriolis flowmeter for an R&D project on fuel waste reduction in future missions.

• Analyzed the CMF025 datasheet.
• Developed, with another EE, 7 space-rated electrical schematics in Altium based on the datasheet and physical model.

Marshall Space Flight Center · Huntsville, AL

Worked on the NASA Student Launch Initiative (SLI) and the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC).

• Acted as a model rocketry Subject Matter Expert (SME) during the competition’s Critical Design Review (CDR) and Flight Readiness Review (FRR).
• Reviewed and gave constructive feedback on 70+ engineering design reports from teams across the U.S.
• Reviewed and dissected 160+ design review documents to determine categorical scores.
• Initiated and helped make major revisions to the official 2022 HERC Handbook.
• Acted as a vehicle Subject Matter Expert (SME) during the Design Review (DR) and Operational Readiness Review (ORR).
• Developed a semi-automated scoring system and scoresheet provider in Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), officially used for the 2022 engineering reviews.
• Initiated and organized a promotional 2022 HERC event for prospective competitors, with 450+ RSVPs and 95+ attendees.

Chicago, IL

Implemented and maintained embedded firmware features for motors, sensors, and peripherals under guidance, following established architecture, coding standards, and safety patterns.

University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

Research on micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) microfliers with PI Professor Igor Paprotny.

• Developed the CADs of the MEMS microfliers in SolidWorks.
• Conducted flights of microstructures 3D-printed with two-photon lithography, using micro-heaters.
• Researched the radiometric and mechanical forces behind the propulsion of the microfliers.

Chicago, IL

• Led a team of 3 engineers through a Preliminary Design Phase (PDR) for a mission concept of identifying hydrogen molecules on the Moon.
• Oversaw the design of the orbiter vehicle and payload subsystem and testing procedures.

Chicago, IL

Rocketry for the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) and Argonia Cup.

• Soldered and programmed the onboard electrical components so the altimeters send current to the ejection charges at a set altitude.
• Modeled and designed the recovery system CAD in SolidWorks to ensure proper hardware fitting.
• Managed a team of 5 through virtual meetings.
• Tested and calculated the black powder and shear pins needed for parachute deployment.

Johnson Space Center · On-site

Founded and led NASA JSC’s first intern running committee, organizing bi-weekly running practices that boosted intern engagement and fostered a culture of health and camaraderie.