Paul Benedict Huter

Applying engineering analysis and design principles to meet the unique, complex challenges of the spaceflight industry.

• Spacecraft System Development

  Designing and developing spacecraft systems that enable expanded capabilities and reduce the cost of access to space.

• Aerospace Engineering Design

  Utilizing trade studies and engineering methods to design systems for launch platforms and space missions.

• Space Mission Design and Analysis

  Planning orbit trajectories, maneuvers, satellite constellations, and mission architectures using commercial, NASA, and custom tools.

• Aerospace Modeling and Simulation

  Developing custom numerical models and executing simulations to verify performance and optimize design parameters.

Guiding aerospace projects from concept to completion through structured validation, verification, and documentation.

• Requirements Development

  Defining and managing complex engineering requirements for spacecraft and mission components.

• Testing

  Developing and executing test protocols, including hardware-in-the-loop modeling, to accomplish system verification.

• Requirement Verification and Validation

  Ensuring all design parameters and requirements are rigorously verified and validated against mission parameters.

• Model-Based Systems Engineering

  Utilizing model-based approaches to coordinate multidisciplinary space mission designs and engineering trade studies.

Developing custom software solutions, scripts, and analytical tools to solve complex aerospace and orbital mechanics challenges.

• Custom Scripting and Code Development

  Developing scripts in Python, MATLAB, C++, and other languages to automate engineering trade studies and orbit calculations.