Project-Wide Leadership
Seth Quayle
Program Managersdquayle@mtu.edu
Seth was the Program Manager for the enterprise through his hard work during his time here and still continued to do it. He is no longer at the enterprise since he graduated Fall 2024 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and minors in Electrical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.
Kyle Bruursema
Chief Engineerkjbruurs@mtu.edu
Kyle Bruursema is a 3rd-year Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Major. Kyle joined the enterprise in the Fall of 2020. In the spring of 2021, he was briefly the Systems Engineer of the ADC subteam before accepting the role of Chief Engineer. Kyle enjoys exercise and gaming as his primary forms of destressing and relaxation. After graduation he seeks to find a position in the Aerospace Industry and to preferably reach space himself.
Dalton Headley
Lead Systems Engineerdbheadle@mtu.edu
Dalton Headley is a 5th-year Electrical and Computer Engineering Major. Dalton joined the enterprise in the Spring 2022. Dalton was briefly the TT&C Systems Engineer, before rising to the Lead Systems Engineer position and subsequently the Chief Engineer position. After graduation he seeks a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from MTU.
Katherine Rauscher
Administrative and Financial Officerkjrausch@mtu.edu
Katherine is a 1st year at Michigan Tech. She is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aerospace Engineering. She currently is not on the enterprise, but wants to still pursue a career in the aerospace industry.
Stratus Leadership
Jacob Lindhorst
Chief Engineer jllindho@mtu.edu Jacob is a 4th year at Michigan Tech. He is the first Chief Engineer in charge of the Stratus Mission. He has since graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Aerospace Engineering.
Subteam Leadership
Attitude Determination & Control
Taylor VanOss
Team Leadertjvanoss@mtu.edu
Taylor is a 3rd year at Michigan Tech. Taylor is was pursuing a degree in Robotics Engineering, with minors in Mathematical Sciences and Media Production. He is no longer on the enterprise as he has graduated, but wanted to have a career in the aerospace industry.
Matt Persha
Systems Engineermbpersha@mtu.edu
Matt was a 4th year in this Systems Engineer position. He has since graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aerospace Engineering.
Auris Payload
Collin Uchida
Team Leadercmuchida@mtu.edu
Collin is a 3rd year Electrical Engineering student. He transferred from the Metro-Detroit area. His interest in the aerospace began when he was young, and he has wanted to work in the field ever since. In his free time, he enjoys running and playing guitar. Collin hopes to work in the aerospace industry after graduation.
Kellen Minyon
Systems Engineerkrminyon@mtu.edu
Kellen Minyon is a 4th year Electrical Engineering Student. He’s worked on the Auris-Payload team for over two years and has taken the position of Systems Engineer. He has interned with Orbion Space Technologies in Houghton, Michigan as an Electrical Engineering Intern. Kellen is hoping to break into the defense industry after graduation.
Electrical Power System
Chase Cummings
Team Leaderchcummin@mtu.edu
Chase was 3rd year in this position of Team Leader for EPS. He has since graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Aerospace Engineering.
Bradley Smith
Systems Engineerbradleys@mtu.edu
Bradley was a 4th year in this position. He has since graduated with Mechanical Engineering and currently enrolled at University of Michigan.
Ground Support Equipment
Sean Bennink
Team Leaderscbennin@mtu.edu
Sean Bennink is a 4th year Electrical and Computer Engineering Student. He worked on the Ground Support Equipment team for over a year before becoming the Program Manager. He has interned and is currently working with Orbion Space Technologies in Houghton, Michigan as an Electrical Engineering Support role. Sean hopes to pursue a position in the aerospace industry.
William Blacketor
Systems Engineerwablacke@mtu.edu
William is a 4th year at Michigan Tech, and is pursing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was the Senior Chief Engineer. He was mainly in charge of the Stratus Mission. He is currently no longer in the enterprise, but he still wants a future career in the aerospace industry.
Mission Development and Simulation
Shane Moore
Team Leadershanemoo@mtu.edu
Shane was the Team Leader for MDS. At this time he was a 4th year, and had his major in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Aerospace Engineering.
Ben Jones
Systems Engineerbgjones@mtu.edu
Ben was a 3rd year as the Team Leader for MDS. He has graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Aerospace Engineering.
Software
Samuel Breuer
Team Leaderswbreuer@mtu.edu
Sam was 4th year and a Team Leader for Software. He has graduated recently with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering
Steven Braggs
Systems Engineersdbraggs@mtu.edu
Steven is a 4th year student achieving a bachelors degree Electrical Engineering. He joined the Aerospace Enterprise in the spring of 2023 and took on the role of Systems Engineer for GSE in the spring of 2024. He has recently worked as a Controls Engineering Intern at Autokiniton implementing hardware and software improvements to automation processes. After graduation, Steven aims to find a career in the aerospace industry or defense industry.
Structures
Alex Albanice
Team Leaderajalbani@mtu.edu
Alex was a 4th year in the Team Leader positions for STR. Alex has since graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Mathematical Sciences
Heather Goetz
Systems Engineerhlgoetz@mtu.edu
Heather is a 4th year at Michigan Tech in the Executive position since Spring 2022. She has since graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aerospace Engineering.
Thermal
Nate Bruursema
Team Leadernsbruurs@mtu.edu
Nate is a 4th Year Mechanical Engineering Student. Thermal Team Lead for 5 semesters, graduating in Spring 2025 with plans of going into an Accelerated Masters in Mechanical Engineering here at MTU starting Fall 2025.
Isaac Couling
Systems Engineerircoulin@mtu.edu
Isaac is a 3rd year at Michigan Tech. He has worked in the executive positions for THM with Nate for 3 semesters and did a great job. He has graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Telemetry, Tracking & Control
Andrew Vassallo
Team Leaderakvassal@mtu.edu
Andrew is a 4th year Computer Engineering student and the Team Leader for TTC. He has since graduated with his degree in Computer Engineering
Dawson Hubbard
Systems Engineerdihubbar@mtu.edu
Dawson is a 3rd year at Michigan Tech. He has since graduated with his degree in Biomedical Engineering