SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
What do we do?
The Systems Engineering subsystem identifies the requirements for building and integrating each stage of the project and translates those requirements into actions for each prototype. They set up a schedule that defines the development path and when the work needs to happen to accomplish the mission safely and on time. By tracking the progress of each subsystem’s work, from the individual subsystem designs through build, integration, and testing, they ensure that all the different parts work together as a whole.
Meet the Team
Chris Covert
Systems Engineering Lead
Chris is a Senior from York, PA majoring in Aerospace Engineering where in his Junior year, he joined Lunar Lion’s GNC subsystem and worked primarily with the Ground Control Station software. Chris became the Deputy to the Systems Engineering Team Lead in Spring 2016 and then the Student Team Lead Deputy, leading the students of Lunar Lion during the Summer of 2016 and beyond. Outside of the team, Chris leads a Stability and Controls subsystem for another Penn State team developing a human-powered flight vehicle and is a student employee at the Applied Research Lab tasked with the development of simulating/visualizing an autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle.
Will Haunstein
Integration and Testing
William Haunstein is a Senior from Nazareth, PA majoring in Aerospace Engineering and Biology and minoring in Astrobiology and Marine Sciences. He has been a member of Lunar Lion since his Sophomore year and has worked in the Integration and Test team since the Summer of 2015. He joined Lunar Lion because he wanted the opportunity to physically build an aerospace system rather than solely learn in a classroom. The Integration and Test system allows him to coordinate with all aspects of the craft to fully assemble a working space system. He also gets the chance to test everything from computer codes all the way through a potential tethered flight test. Apart from Lunar Lion, William is also an Air Force ROTC Cadet and is training to be a pilot. He is also involved in THON, SCUBA Club, and also TA’s for EDSGN 100.
Stephanie Ollom
Safety Manager
Stephanie is a Senior majoring in Aerospace Engineering from Summit, NJ. She joined the team in Fall 2015 to gain exposure in the field while working alongside team members and directors with expertise. As a Propulsion Subsystem member, she is interested in working with rocket engines and currently is the team’s Safety Officer. In this role, she is responsible for making sure all members of the team are aware of the safety protocols in the lab at our testing site, the Larson Test Track. Outside of the lab, Stephanie has participated in THON as a Rules & Regulations committee member and is a member of Phi Sigma Rho.