Dawson Beatty
Graduate Research Assistant
Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Top SchoolDawson Beatty is a PhD candidate in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech with a decade of experience in astrodynamics, satellite navigation, and precision positioning. He blends academic research with practical engineering, having held roles from orbit determination at NASA Goddard to PNT engineering at MITRE and applied internship experience at Draper. Dawson’s background includes dual bachelor’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mathematics and an MS in Astrodynamics from CU Boulder, giving him strong analytical depth and hands-on systems expertise. Beyond research, he has served as an EMT and led student space programs, showing a commitment to operational readiness and team leadership under pressure. Based in Boulder, Colorado, he excels at translating complex orbital mechanics into deployable navigation solutions and thrives at the intersection of research, systems engineering, and field operations.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Aerospace Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Aerospace Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Virginia TechMaster of Science - MS Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation, Master of Science - MS Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation at University of Colorado Boulder
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Github Skills (44)
galileo10
software-defined-radio10
gnuradio10
signal-processing9
python9
gps9
scientific-computing9
rtl-sdr9
helios9
pipenv8
receiver8
scipy8
algorithms8
opengl7
inotify7
Programming languages (5)
Github contributions (5)
dbeattyspace/HELIOSV
Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Contributions:44 commits, 8 PRs, 53 pushes in 2 months
flighthelios
dbeattyspace/heliosUPPER
May 2016 - Dec 2016
Contributions:6 PRs, 47 pushes, 10 branches in 6 months
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