Roberto
Vela III
Hardware Test · Aerospace Integration · Embedded Controls
Hardware test and integration professional with SpaceX and Stoke Space experience across propulsion systems, cryogenic/fluid hardware, root-cause troubleshooting, controlled test execution, and embedded controls prototyping.US Veteran focused on hard-tech roles across manufacturing test, robotics hardware, AI infrastructure, and technical operations.
Experience
Roberto Vela III
Wearable AI · Embedded Systems · Acoustic HCI
Smart Sleeve
A wrist-mounted acoustic command transduction system — voice input via XIAO ESP32-S3, local Whisper ASR inference, and structured tactical schema rendered on a 4.3″ 800×480 wearable display. Built from the ground up.
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Profile
Roberto Vela III brings aerospace hardware discipline into modern test, automation, and technical operations environments. His background spans SpaceX Starship and Booster integration, Stoke Space test operations, high-pressure propulsion hardware, cryogenic/fluid systems, root-cause troubleshooting, and structured pass/fail documentation. Today, he is extending that foundation into embedded controls, robotics prototypes, and AI infrastructure-oriented technical work.
2
Aerospace Companies
5+
Years Hardware / Test
1
Robotics Prototype
Aerospace Hardware Integration
Hands-on SpaceX and Stoke Space experience supporting propulsion hardware, cryogenic/fluid systems, vehicle integration, functional checkouts, and launch and test operations.
Test Execution & Root Cause
Experienced in structured test procedures, pass/fail closeouts, hardware anomaly documentation, issue-ticket escalation, and cross-functional corrective action.
Fixtures, Tooling & Test Readiness
Designed and supported pressure panels, fixtures, tooling kits, and controlled work instructions to improve repeatability, readiness, and technician execution.
Embedded Controls & Robotics
Currently prototyping embedded control systems using Arduino, Node.js dashboards, actuator logic, telemetry validation, and firmware safety interlocks.