Devin Smith
Aerospace Engineer
Denver, Colorado
Devin has developed an expertise in guidance, navigation, & control (GNC) systems, flight dynamics and stability, and mission integration for autonomous launch vehicles and spacecraft through his industry experience at ULA. Devin's foundations extend from in his university classwork and student organizations, where Devin received a master's and bachelor's in aerospace engineering at Texas A&M University with a concentration in dynamics and control (D&C).
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Texas A&M University (TAMU)
Sounding Rocketry Team (SRT)
Rocket Engine Design (RED)
Devin aspires to innovate in the aerospace industry with advanced autopilots for aerospace vehicles. While his GNC experience lays in flight control systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft, his knowledge extends to VTOL and fixed-wing aircraft. His interests go beyond innovating the space industry, specifically in supersonic commercial aircraft and eVTOLs. Wherever there is a way to advance human flight in air and space, Devin aspires for those ideas to become realized.
The art of autopilot design and aerospace innovation is just one of Devin's many interests. Outside of his professional endeavors, Devin is passionate about natural landscape and creative expression. Devin is enthusiast of traveling and capturing nature and architecture through photography or sketching. Devin enjoys learning about cuisines from cultures around the world by learning their history and techniques. Additionally, he performs and writes music for a variety of instruments and musical genres. His blend of technical knowledge and creative energy defines Devin as a well-rounded and driven individual, committed to both professional impact and personal growth.