Jacob Norris
Aerospace Engineering Student & Test Engineer
Austin, TX
ABOUT ME
I am a 4th year aerospace engineering student at UT Austin passionate about test engineering and ground system design. My experience spans internships at NASA and SpaceX, where I contributed to propulsion test operations, hardware certification, and system troubleshooting. In student rocketry, I have led the design and operation of fluid panels, test stands, and data acquisition systems, combining CAD expertise with hands-on integration. I am seeking opportunities to apply this foundation to propulsion test and GSE engineering roles.
Nitrous/IPA Rocket Test Stand
This ongoing project centers on the design, testing, and launch of a 350 lbf thrust nitrous/IPA bipropellant rocket engine. Working with a small team, I lead the testing effort—developing the structural test stand in CAD and validating it through...
Taurus Hybrid Engine Fluid Panel Redesign
Redesigned and rebuilt the test stand fluid panel for Taurus hybrid engine hotfire campaigns. Owned the full system lifecycle, including CAD modeling, component selection, routing, valve specification, and integration for high-pressure nitrous and...
Electric Motor IP65 Test Stand
Spearheaded the design and assembly of an experimental testing chamber to evaluate and certify Infinitum motors for IP65 compliance. This involved the use of Solidworks to design the system, as well as strict adherence to IP standards, and hands on...
Rocket Engineering Practicum - Shuttle Valve Project
Designed a shuttle valve to meet strict performance requirements: neutral pressure of 700 psia, shuttle pressure of 900 ± 100 psia, and a target CdA range of 1×10⁻³ – 3×10⁻² in² using nitrogen as the working fluid. The objective was to create a...