Javier Lopez Jr.

Javier Lopez Jr. is a Mechanical Design Engineer at Aerodyne Industries LLC since November 2022, specializing in the design of Ground Support Equipment for NASA’s VIPER lunar rover and performing preliminary FEA for structural optimization. Previously, as a Mechanical Engineer at Lunar Resources, Javier led the development of an Oxygen Purification System and co-investigated NASA NIAC proposals. Prior roles include internships at Lockheed Martin and NASA, where Javier contributed to various engineering projects, including conceptual designs for pressure vessels and CubeSats. Javier's leadership experience includes serving as President of SHPE University of Houston and coordinating engineering events. Educational achievements include a Master of Science in Space Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston, along with an Associate of Science from Lone Star College-CyFair.