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Hello! My name is Nathan DeVera, and I am a Senior from Las Vegas, NV double majoring in Mechanical Engineering & Mathematics while simultaneously pursuing a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. This past summer, I worked in Silicon Valley for Lockheed Martin, the world's largest aerospace and defense company. In this internship, I served as a Systems Engineering & Integration intern where I worked on the Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile Program, a federal project that is currently funded through 2084. I was exposed to an incredible industry with an incredible mission. One of my tasks was to collaborate with a wide variety of different stakeholders (from Propulsion Engineers to Business Managers) to assess the life-cycle of the different missile components with the ultimate goal of creating a comprehensive Age Management Program to maximize the production efficiency and minimize cost. I had the opportunity to present my work to my supervisors, team members, Vice Presidents of Lockheed Martin, and even representatives of the U.S. Navy. I have accepted a full-time offer to return working for Lockheed Martin's Space Systems where I will continue serving the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program. A major life goal of mine is accomplished: I can finally tell people that I am a rocket scientist!
