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What field do you work in? (beehaw.org)
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I've been curious how many working researchers we've got in this community, and what you all do!

If you're working in science (physical or social), engineering, etc in a research capacity, give a shout in the comments and let us know what you work on! Same goes for students and amateur scientists at any level. (And by amateur I mean those of you who are working on your own experiments but just not being paid for it / not working on a degree; I'm upset that "amateur" has a negative connotation, it shouldn't.)

I'm currently a PhD candidate, working on transmission electron microscopy and electronic materials (mainly ferroelectrics). In the past I've been involved in research / product development in a few different industries, including medical devices, aerogels, and materials for RF devices.

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[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I work at a company that makes large and small rocket engines (e.g., the ones on SLS/Artemis, and solids for a number of defense programs), and various electrical power systems (e.g., for the ISS and some of the Mars rovers). I manage the space software engineering organization.

[–] realChem@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Oh wow, that's fascinating! I imagine you have to be very careful with software reliability for that kind of project?

It looks like you've already found the space community as well! (But for anyone else who might not have: https://beehaw.org/c/space)

[–] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Look at this rocket surgeon, over here. SMDH.

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I'm just a software/systems guy; I work with a lot of genuine rocket scientists - they're fun to work with.