Elias Waddington is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) holder in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Elias has a background in manufacturing and quality inspection engineering practices within the Aerospace industry. He has gained professional experience through his work as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Elias has also served as an Aerospace Engineer at Impossible Aerospace where he was responsible for designing and analyzing aircraft and propulsion systems. Additionally, he has worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Lycoming Engines, Ram Air Turbine Engineering Co-op, Quality Inspection Clinic Co-op, and Manufacturing Engineer Coop at UTC Aerospace Systems.