January 2025 – June 2025
Propulsion Engineering Intern Rocket Factory Augsburg AG
Propulsion development work around the HELIX engine, from cavitation analysis and hardware testing to component design.
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Bold ideas without limits.
With a background in rocket propulsion and a passion for multidisciplinary projects, I love pushing boundaries and bringing bold ideas to life.
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- Rocket Propulsion R&D
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- From CAD to real life
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- Testing and data analysis
I'm Sebastián Hudák
Desire and passion for new challenges are my main drives. I like to push boundaries of my own capabilities each day and make sure that what I do, I do on 100%. From research, design, and manufacturing to testing and validation. I love multidisciplinary projects with a high level of complexity that require creative solutions. My work style is based on a systematic, logical approach and collaboration with others to bring the future into reality.
Professional references
TESTIMONIALS
Short reflections from people who have worked with me on a daily basis.
Sebastián joined with quite some experience already and was able to quickly pick up topics that he was not yet familiar with. He combined research with many hands-on tests to close our gap between hot fire test data and cold flows. The result is a collection of test results and relationships that we will hopefully be able to use for many years to come.
1 / 4
As department head I knew I could give Sebastián any task and trust it would be done, be that an in-depth design of an ignition & retention system or a last-minute modification to a flight structure. His technical expertise, practical insight, and curiosity lead to outside-of-the-box solutions which were manufacturable, optimised, and most importantly, easy to operate. He goes above and beyond, will proactively seek to help, and lightens the mood in any group.
2 / 4
I met Sebastián when he was a student at Inholland. He was quiet and modest, but he definitely stood out, by asking smart questions. Later he worked as a student assistant for me. Sebastián was proactive in solving problems before I realized we had problems.
3 / 4
Whether working as an intern or a freelancer, Sebastian's precise and versatile technical capabilities make him a great contribution to our flight simulator operation. This in combination with his positive attitude and being 100% reliable, makes him the perfect teamplayer. What a pleasure to work with him!
4 / 4
EXPERIENCE WITH A VARIETY OF TOOLS AND PLATFORMS WITH CONTINUOUS CURIOSITY TO KEEP LEARNING.
Experience
ENGINEERING STORY
Selected roles across propulsion development, simulation, manufacturing, ...
September 2023 – Present
Simulator Technician / Operator CAE Amsterdam B.V.
Full-flight simulator maintenance, data acquisition, and technical troubleshooting in an operational training environment.
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September 2022 – June 2025
Propulsion Engineer AQUILO Student Rocket Team
Engineer in the university rocket team covering ignition design, component manufacturing, and test preparation.
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Academic background
STUDIES
I am currently working towards a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Currently studying
September 2025 – Ongoing
Delft University of Technology
Pre-Master Aerospace Engineering
Building toward advanced aerospace engineering at the TU Delft Faculty of Aerospace Engineering.
- FocusStructural analysis, programming, flight & orbital mechanics
- DirectionStrong theoretical foundation in many aerospace topics
Foundation
September 2021 – June 2025
InHolland Delft
Bachelor of Science | Aeronautical Engineering
A stepping stone into aerospace engineering with a design & development focus.
- ThesisCavitation of orifice restriction plates @ Rocket Factory Augsburg AG
- FocusEngineering R&D, propulsion systems, manufacturing
Selected work
PROJECTS
Snippets of my research, design, manufacturing, and personal engineering work.
2025
Orifice Cavitation Analysis
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Orifice Cavitation Analysis
Research-based cavitation prediction supported by empirical measurements and data processing.
- Research
- Data analysis
- Empirical database
2024
HEI - Head End Ignition
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HEI - Head End Ignition
Adaptable dual-stage propulsion hardware for faster and more reliable thrust onset.
- Removable igniter body
- Innovative approach
- Scalable
2023
Tail structural design
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Tail structural design
Lightest design of aircraft tail section with given requirements.
- 3-member international team
- CAD + manufacturing
- Real Flight
2024
Sound analysis
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Sound analysis
Troubleshooting sound acquisition inconsistencies.
- Certification
- Sound measurements
- Complex systems
2024
CNC lathe - RetroFit
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CNC lathe - RetroFit
Restoring a school-owned CNC lathe and finding a path to modern CAM.
- Improvisation
- Old does not equal trash
- Side project
2022-2025
Components machining
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Components machining
Experience with machining a variety of components out of aerospace-grade materials.
- Hands-on experience
- Manual and CNC techniques
- Design for manufacturing
2022
GSX-1 wireframe sculpture
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GSX-1 wireframe sculpture
A compact electronics sculpture inspired by wireframe hardware builds.
- Compact footprint
- GPS satellite interface
- Multi-module design
2019
Portable Boombox A-BOX
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Portable Boombox A-BOX
Portable 100W boombox speaker built from an ammunition box enclosure.
- Part search
- Basic routing / machining tasks
- Own PCB design
2017
CNC engraver
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CNC engraver
Home-made CNC engraver based on old PC optical drives.
- Built at age 16
- Basic supplies
- GRBL-based controller