Isaac Spiegel

Isaac Spiegel has a diverse work experience in various industries and academic institutions. Isaac currently works as a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Terran Orbital Corporation, where they lead research, development, and on-orbit implementation for small satellites. Isaac has developed novel optimization-based guidance strategies and designed robustness analysis for rendezvous and proximity operations. Isaac has also improved existing optimization algorithms by incorporating atmospheric drag and gravitation effects.

Prior to their current role, Isaac worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher and PhD Candidate at the University of Michigan. During their time there, they focused on studying control, modeling, and sensing of repetitive processes using machine learning, hybrid systems theory, and computer vision. Isaac also worked on the development of electrohydrodynamic jet printing technology and created mathematical models for enhanced analysis and control.

Isaac's work experience also includes a Visiting Scholar position at Eindhoven University of Technology, where they invented a new iterative learning control scheme and derived formulas for piecewise affine system models. Isaac also gained experience as an Engineering Co-op at Toyota Motor Corporation, where they streamlined scripts for fuel economy analysis and conducted experiments to identify the root causes of customer complaints.

Additionally, Isaac has research experience as an Undergraduate Research Team Lead at UC Berkeley Center for Control and Identification, where they developed dynamic sensing and analysis devices. Isaac also worked as a Visiting Scholar at Tohoku University, focusing on the computation-based design of photonic crystals.

Lastly, Isaac was actively involved in the UC Berkeley Solar Vehicle Team, CalSol, where they held various roles including Campus Relations Officer, Motor Team Lead, and Chassis Fabrication Team Member. Isaac successfully secured funding through grant writing, implemented motor controller calibration methods, and taught CAD and fabrication skills to new team members.

In summary, Isaac Spiegel's work experience showcases their expertise in guidance, navigation, and control engineering, as well as their strong background in control systems, modeling, and additive manufacturing. Isaac has a proven track record of leading research projects, improving existing algorithms, and collaborating with various teams in order to achieve successful outcomes.

Isaac Spiegel began their education at San Dieguito High School Academy, where they obtained their high school diploma from 2005 to 2010. Isaac then attended the University of California, Berkeley from 2010 to 2014, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 2012 to 2013, Isaac spent some time as an auditing researcher at Tohoku University, focusing on Photonics in the Mechanical Engineering department. Building on their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan from 2015 to 2021. In June 2021, Isaac also obtained the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification from the IPMA: International Project Management Association.