David Braatz

David Braatz is a seasoned propulsion systems engineer currently employed at York Space Systems LLC since January 2023. Prior experience includes serving as an associate propulsion component engineer at Northrop Grumman from August 2020 to December 2022, where responsibilities encompassed evaluating test data and analyzing non-conformances in satellite propulsion components. David's early engineering experience includes teaching assistance in mechatronics at the University of Virginia, internships in test design and engineering at Northrop Grumman, and involvement in program management tasks. David holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia, completed in May 2020.