Sebastian Colom

Junior Research Scientist / Engineer for Analytical Mechanics Associates at NASA Ames

Sebastian V. Colom is a Research Scientist / Engineer for Analytical Mechanics Associates at NASA Ames Research Center. He is a recent graduate from Cornell University, where he majored in Physics with a concentration in Electrical and Computer Engineering.1

Professional Experience

Sebastian's current role involves leading electromechanical R&D for novel diagnostic systems supporting thermal protective systems (TPS) technology development at NASA Ames Research Center.1 His professional experience includes:

Research Scientist / Engineer at Analytical Mechanics Associates (December 2020 - Present)
Lead Hardware Engineer for Cornell University Autonomous Bicycle Team (October 2018 - January 2021)
Systems Research Intern at IBM (June 2020 - August 2020)
Hardware Engineer at Space Systems Design Studio (SSDS) (September 2019 - August 2020)
NASA Undergraduate Intern at NASA Ames Research Center (June 2019 - August 2019)

Education

Sebastian completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physics with a concentration in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University from 2017 to 2020.1

Skills and Interests

Sebastian's experience demonstrates expertise in:

Designing and developing innovative diagnostic systems for Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)
Electromechanical R&D
Hardware engineering for autonomous systems
Systems research for embedded AI in autonomous vehicle applications
Space technology, including work on small chip satellites

His work spans various fields, including aerospace, autonomous systems, and embedded AI, showcasing a diverse skill set in both hardware and software development.1