Michael McDermott
Structural Engineer at SpaceX with Stanford ME degrees
Summary
Michael McDermott holds advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, with a Bachelor of Science (3.7 GPA) and a Master of Science, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in the field. stanford
He has a clear focus on aerospace and propulsion systems, having held roles as a Structural Engineer and Associate Engineer in Propulsion Systems at SpaceX, in addition to a Propulsion Engineering Intern position.
McDermott has hands-on experience in product development and education, serving as a Course Assistant at Stanford's Product Realization Lab, where he helped students with prototyping and experimentation. He also designed and built a vacuum tube amplifier as a personal project. stanford+1
He has contributed to student leadership and educational initiatives at Stanford, serving as Director of Integration for the Stanford Solar Car Project and Academic Co-Chair for Stanford Undergraduates in Mechanical Engineering (SUME), which supports ME undergraduates academically, professionally, and socially. stanford+1
Beyond engineering, Michael has experience in education as an ACT Instructor/Tutor at Tutors Across America, an organization focused on connecting students with qualified tutors for test preparation. tutorsacrossamerica
His diverse interests include mountain biking, skiing, hiking, reading, woodworking, video games, manufacturing, music, and electronics, with confirmed participation in the Stanford Ski and Snowboard team. stanford+1