Inspiring short videos showcasing NASA’s engineers from various fields sharing the personal experiences and inspirations that led them to pursue a career in engineering. Each video features a different engineer, providing a unique and intimate glimpse into their journey from childhood dreams to professional achievements.

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Week 3

 

Bradley Tyree

Mechanical Test Operations Engineer
NASA Stennis Space Center

 

For Bradley Tyree, it’s not just his work that inspires and motivates him – it’s also his team.

Today, Tyree is a mechanical test operations engineer at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, where he helps ensure the RS-25 engines for NASA’s most powerful rocket, the Space Launch System, perform to their fullest potential.

 

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Tracy Drain

Chief Engineer
Europa Clipper Mission
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

 

Tracy Drain’s love for sci-fi inspired her journey to engineering. She has worked on several planetary projects throughout her career, including the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Kepler planet-hunting spacecraft.

Now, Drain is the chief engineer for the Europa Clipper mission, overseeing the team behind the spacecraft that will explore the water world Europa – one of Jupiter’s icy moons.

 

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Joel Sills

NESC Chief Engineer
NASA Johnson Space Center

 

Born into a U.S. Air Force family, Joel Sills grew up around aircraft. It’s no surprise he majored in aerospace engineering.

Today, Sills is the chief engineer for NASA’s Engineering Safety Center at Johnson Space Center, interfacing with NASA’s human spaceflight programs to ensure safety, efficiency, and mission success.

 

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Dr. Albanie Bolton

Moon to Mars SLS Technical Lead
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

 

Dr. Albanie Bolton’s years in marching band sharpened her critical thinking, teamwork, and precision — valuable skills that translated into her NASA engineering career.

Now, Dr. Bolton is the Moon to Mars technical lead at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama. In her role, she reviews potential safety risks and hazards for the Space Launch System rocket that will launch Artemis astronauts to the Moon and beyond.