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Bjorn

Data Analyst, Systems Engineer

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Bjorn Leicher

BS in Applied Mathematics

BS in Astrophysics

Atlanta, GA

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About

About

Welcome! I'm passionate about space, technology, and innovation. Numbers and data serve as my playground, and I find great satisfactions in unraveling their mysteries. I'm driven by a relentless curiosity, always eager to learn and grow. My overarching goal is to make an impact in these dynamic fields by harnessing my passion for math, data, and space. Come along on this exciting journey toward a future shaped by innovation and exploration. Wander around my site, and don't hesitate to get in touch via the Contact page!

Education & Experience

Education

2016 - 2021

University of Georgia, BS; Class of 2021

Bachelor of Science; Applied Mathematics

Bachelor of Science; Astrophysics

Experience

Professional Experience

Delta Air Lines - Delta Flight Products

Systems Engineer | January 2023 - December 2023

  • Design and test system architecture for aircraft In-Flight Entertainment systems

  • Create and validate System/Software level requirements according to industry and Delta specifications

  • Build innovative engineering and network solutions to implement stakeholder feedback

  • Create and maintain requirements documentation or drawings in Jama and Arts

Northrop Grumman Space Systems

Systems Engineer/Orbit Analyst | June 2022 - January 2023

  • Utilize python to analyze and characterize geosynchronous spacecraft orbit

  • Plan spacecraft mission activities in congruence with Space Force mission planners and crew

  • Plan and execute spacecraft burns

    • Data analysis on burn results​

Associate Systems Engineer/Orbit Analyst | June 2021 - June 2022

Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) Programs

  • Write, test, and simulate spacecraft simulation scripts

  • Lead team to design and build operational spacecraft telemetry pages and UI screens

NASA Artemis - Gateway Habitation and Logistics Output (HALO)

  • Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS)

    • Support requirements verification for ECLSS related NASA requirements​

    • Create Direct Impact Assessments from NASA requirements flowdown

Mission Operations Development Intern | May 2019 - June 2021

  • Develop spacecraft operational scripts and procedures

  • Test and verify spacecraft operation procedures against realtime spacecraft simulator software

  • Perform mission flight controller duties during spacecraft launch and operation

  • Develop python program for data analysis of mission program data

    • Utilize pandas library to interface with Microsoft Excel for analysis and future predictions​

Research & Projects

Small Satellite Research Laboratory
  • Mission Operations Engineer for NASA and Air Force Research Laboratory Satellites

  • Developed spacecraft Concept of Operations

Simulation Modeling Interstellar Gas Clouds
  • Design, perform, and run data analysis on magneto-hydrodynamical simulation on hydrogen gas clouds in the interstellar medium​

  • Research and presentation under Dr. Robin Shelton

Optics and Nanofabrication Research
  • Design, perform, and analyze experiments using photo-induced absorption spectroscopy

  • Use python to create simulations on super-computers

  • Research and presentation under Dr. Tho Nguyen

Skills & Languages

  • Thorough knowledge of  orbital characteristics and flight dynamics

  • Experienced in systems engineering including system operation design and testing

  • Skilled in software development for data analysis and manipulation

  • Complex understanding of  math, statistical analysis, and data processing

Data Analysis

Python

Java

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

Skills & Languages

English

Afrikaans

Spanish

Awards & Interests

Interests

Mathematics

Data Analysis

Machine Learning/AI

Engineering

Traveling

Reading

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