Eric Heubel is a Principal Data Scientist with 11 years of experience blending rigorous academic research and applied engineering across aerospace, marine, and automotive domains. He holds a PhD from MIT in Mechanical Engineering and has led data-driven projects at Maxar and CNA that leverage simulation, sensing, and control to solve complex physical problems. His background ranges from FORTRAN-based engine lubrication models to NASA-funded plasma diagnostics for atmospheric reentry, reflecting a rare fluency in both experimental hardware and advanced numerical methods. A collaborative mentor who values academic rigor, he enjoys translating cross-disciplinary research into operational systems and tooling. Based in Virginia, he brings deep attention to detail and a preference for projects that continuously challenge his breadth of interests.
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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