Daniel Cordova
Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student
Los Angeles, California
ABOUT ME
I am an aerospace engineering graduate student at USC, driven by the process of turning ideas into tested, high-performance hardware. My engineering philosophy centers on learning through data, building fast, and refining with precision.
I’ve applied this mindset through projects spanning liquid rocket turbomachinery, additively manufactured airframes, and aerodynamic and compressible-flow systems. I’m passionate about space technology, propulsion, and sustainable innovation, and I strive to contribute to teams where creativity and disciplined engineering intersect
USC Liquid Propulsion Lab — Turbomachinery Engineering
As part of USC’s Liquid Propulsion Lab (LPL), I’m responsible for the design and analysis of the first-ever student-developed turbomachinery subsystem used in the lab’s liquid rocket engine. The work bridges aerodynamic performance, mechanical...
USC Drone Development Team: Responsible Engineer
Led the design, fabrication, and testing of a fully 3D-printed VTOL unmanned aerial vehicle, taking the system from initial concept through detailed design, manufacturing, and iterative flight testing. The aircraft was designed to achieve stable...