Summary
Jack Woods is an aerospace engineering student at Purdue University specializing in rocket propulsion and fluid feed systems, with 11 years of hands-on experience across test operations, safety, and infrastructure for high-thrust engines. Currently a Booster Integration Intern at SpaceX and leader of PURPL’s Tachyon project, he designs and fabricates test stands and is building a 5,000 lbf engine test cell to support cryogenic propellant testing. He has overseen safety and procedures for over 80 ignition events, blending practical test engineering with formal safety compliance. Past internships at Firefly Aerospace and NAWCAD expanded his skills in engine test and airborne LiDAR system research, while earlier work on CubeSats and drone induction charging demonstrates a knack for applied hardware systems. Known for writing clear test procedures and driving reliable, repeatable test campaigns, he thrives at the intersection of hands-on fabrication, fluid dynamics, and operational safety. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Jack aims to advance rocket propulsion testing capabilities from student labs to flight-ready systems.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
South River High School
Bachelor's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Purdue University