NOAH Z. WARNER
nzwarner@mit.edu
Term Address
500 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 225-8766
Permanent Address
37 Fairview Terrace
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 766-8366
EDUCATION
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Cambridge, MA
B.S. Degree: Aeronautics and Astronautics expected in 2001. GPA: 5.0/5.0
Coursework includes: Space Systems Engineering, Unified Engineering I-IV (Thermodynamics, Propulsion,
Signals and Systems, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Materials and Structures), Introduction to Propulsion
Systems, Rocket Propulsion, Human Factors Engineering, Introduction to Aerospace Computers and
Programming, Experimental Projects I-II, Principles of Automatic Control, Thermal Energy, Structural
Mechanics, Vibrations and Waves, Probabilistic Systems Analysis.
EXPERIENCE
MIT CENTER FOR SPACE RESEARCH
Cambridge, MA
Spacecraft Duty Operator
September 2000– Present
Spacecraft operator and data analyst for the High Energy Transient Explorer (HETE) satellite. Monitor
ground stations and satellite operations. Examine downlinked data for anomalies in spacecraft operation.
HUGHES SPACE AND COMMUNICATIONS
El Segundo, CA
Orbital Analyst
June – August 2000
Summer internship in Mission Analysis and Operations Department. Analyzed Xenon Ion Propulsion
System (XIPS) pointing and performance errors to determine systematic trends over spacecraft lifetime.
Validated current propulsion models. Planned and executed stationkeeping maneuvers. Worked launch and
transfer orbit for geosynchronous satellite (PanAmSat 9). Performed orbit determinations, attitude
determinations, created ground station tracking files, satellite-in-view schedules, and helped plan apogee
burns to circularize orbit.
MIT DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
Cambridge, MA
Teaching Assistant for Unified Engineering I-IV
October 1999 - Present
Hold office hours to assist students, write solutions and grade problem sets and exams. Tutoring on an
individual basis as needed.
OPTICAL COATING LABORATORIES, INC
Santa Rosa, CA
Production Engineer, Data Analyst
June - August 1998
Tested spectral transmission of glass solar cell covers and analyzed resulting data using spreadsheets.
Researched and examined industrial automatic fluid dispensing equipment. Designed device with
oscilloscope readout to test vibration and shock performance; device was used in manufacturing quality
control for shock absorption and damage tolerance.
Laboratory Technician, Data Analyst
July 1996 - January 1997
Assisted in the development of a new technology, Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition, for the
production of high index anti-reflective thin film coatings on plastics. Conducted experiments under vacuum,
performed sample testing using spectroscopy, profilometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and
high power microscopes. Analyzed data using statistical methods and spreadsheets. Designed and
assembled a microwave energy system to alter and control plasma coating field.
VOLUNTEER
GLOBAL LEARNING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA, MA, Costa Rica
Board Member, Webpage Designer, Volunteer
January 1997 - Present
Current member on the Board of Directors, classroom volunteer and webmaster for international non-profit
group that supplements public elementary school education. Handle a variety of financial affairs including
federal and state non-profit status and taxes. Work with team to coordinate and plan volunteer trips abroad
and fundraise. Please see: http://www.geocities.com/glearning
SKILLS
FAA Licensed Private Pilot. Proficient in Spanish. Programming Languages: Ada83, Ada95. Computer
Operating Systems: MacOS, Unix, Windows 95/98/00/NT. Software: Matlab, Maple, Mathcad, Quark,
Adobe PhotoShop, MS Office Applications.
AWARDS/
ACTIVITIES
Active member of Sigma Gamma Tau (national aerospace engineering honor society), President of MIT
AIAA Chapter, recipient of John F. McCarthy Jr. Memorial Scholarship