Mekhi Roberts
B.S. Aerospace Engineering 2027
Los Angeles, CA
ABOUT ME
I'm an aerospace engineering student at UC San Diego specializing in astrodynamics and space applications. Currently apart of the student organization Rocket Propulsion Laboratory's flagship project, Phoenix. I have hands-on experience designing and manufacturing rocket structures, performing finite element analysis, and building composite systems. Proficient in Solidworks, MATLAB, and CAD tools, I enjoy combining technical expertise with strong collaboration skills to manufacture aerospace solutions.
Phoenix Static Fire
Project Daedalus
Contributed to the design and development of a G-class model rocket as part of Rocket Propulsion Laboratory’s Project Daedalus, supporting the full engineering lifecycle from initial design to launch. Key responsibilities included CAD modeling of...
Horizontal Rocket Stands
Identified flaws in old rocket stands; saw a lack of modularity and designed a solution that allows new stands to fit any diameter rocket (size within reason), added preset fixtures for common diameter sizes, and finally one-axis rotation to grant...