Devin Smith
Aerospace Engineer
Denver, Colorado
Devin specializes in the field of Flight Dynamics and Guidance, Navigation, & Control and received a Masters and Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. Over the years, Devin has developed a strong foundation in the technical intricacies of the field through his industry experience and university classwork and organizations.
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Texas A&M University (TAMU)
Sounding Rocketry Team (TAMU SRT)
Rocket Engine Design (TAMU RED)
Devin aspires to innovate in the space industry by engineering advanced autopilots for spacecraft and launch vehicles. Under the umbrella of guidance, navigation, and control, Devin is primarily experienced in flight control systems for rocket vehicles, however, his dynamics knowledge extends to VTOL and fixed-wing aircraft as well.
The art of autopilot design 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 exploring and photographing nature & architecture, and also performs and writes music for a variety of instruments. His blend of technical knowledge and creative energy defines Devin as a well-rounded and driven individual, committed to both personal growth and professional impact.
Rocket Longitudinal Autopilot using Robust Optimization Methods
Extended Kalman Filter Model & Simulation for Tracking Object via Radar
Design of an Optimal Discrete Controller for a Passenger Aircraft
Guidance Trajectory Optimization using Physics-Informed Neural Networks
Aerodynamics Analysis of Airfoil using Physics-Informed Neural Networks
Design of Mars Mission Operations
NASA HERO Omnibus Research Proposal for Bone Loss Countermeasure
Cardiovascular Response Analysis for Dose Levels of Tilt, LBNP, & Centrifugation
Designing, Building, and Testing Hybrid Electric VTOL UAV (Capstone)
Aircraft Control Surface Controller Design and Simulation
Thermodynamic Analysis of RS-25 Rocket Engine
Flight Dynamics Analysis of F-16 Aircraft
Finite Element Analysis of Cantilever Beam
Design of Laval Nozzle for Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Dynamics Simulation of Spring-Mass-Damper System
Thermodynamic Analysis of Junkers Jumo 004 Turbojet Engine
Designing, Building, and Testing Aircraft Wind Tunnel Model
Designing, Building, and Testing Breadboard Thermometer
Development of Turn-Based Video Game in Python