Evan Hilgemann

SENIOR MECHATRONICS ENGINEER

Evan Hilgemann is Aurelia's Senior Mechatronics Engineer. He has a deep interest in exploring Earth and space through development of hardware systems for extreme environments.

Prior to joining Aurelia, Evan served as a mechanical engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he contributed to a diverse array of projects including concept development for a Venus lander, hardware integration for a space telescope, and rover operations on Mars. He now leads Aurelia's efforts to design, build, and test the technologies that will enable the next generation of space habitats.

Evan holds an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, with a focus on guidance and control of aerospace vehicles, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska. A lifelong space enthusiast and avid amateur astronomer, he enjoys sharing the wonder of space exploration with the broader public.