Young Professional Profile July 2018

Name: Kevin Eliason                        

Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio                 

Currently lives in
Cleveland, Ohio        

Education

B.S. Aerospace Engineering - University of Cincinnati
M. Eng. Systems Engineering - Penn State University

Employer
HX5 Sierra

Job Description
I currently am a test engineer focusing on measurement uncertainty analysis and supersonic wind tunnel characterization at the NASA Glenn Research Center.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you “grew up”?            
Either an astronaut or a professional skateboarder, depending on the day you asked.

How far can YOU see? Where do you see the aerospace industry 10–20 years from now? 
I am very optimistic about the future of the aerospace industry. It is exploding in a lot of different areas including, private space exploration, micro- and nano-satellites, UAV technology and green innovation. It is a really exciting time and I cannot wait to watch it unfold.

One insightful fact you want everyone to know:  
It is never too late, nor too early, to learn something new.

"Life's a garden, dig it" - Joe Dirt

Professional Interests:
Systems engineering, test engineering, measurement uncertainty, rapid prototyping and rocket propulsion

Hobbies:  
Skateboarding, hiking, basketball, 3D printing, rocketry, and making music.