RAIDER SPOT LIGHT
A BL Homecoming from SpaceX
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Eighth graders had an interesting visitor in October. An alumnus, Derick Endicott, made a special appearance from Texas, where he is now a manager at SpaceX. Derick was here to tell everyone about his job and answer questions about what goes on at one of the SpaceX facilities. 8th grade teachers have dedicated a few Fridays to career exploration this year to prepare students for their annual job-shadowing experience in May.
Some might think that he had wanted that job all his life and had come from a super amazing school. If so, you’d be right! Derick, a Space X Lead Engineer, graduated from our amazing school. But when asked if he thought he would ever have the job he has today, he answered no. He stated that when he turned in his application, he was sure that he wouldn’t get called back. And it started to look like that when six months had passed with no sign of communication from Space X. But after he had taken a different job, SpaceX did call him. The interview period lasted three weeks and in the end, there was an eight-hour interview with fifteen people.
In Derick’s current position he oversees many of the tests that happen in his area of work. But this is no easy job that Derick has. He has to work hard and stay diligent in his job. Derick also informed the students how what he learned in math, science, and even reading has helped him. The students found Derick to be very inspirational as well as relatable. We hope that Derick will visit us again and share more interesting stories about rockets and SpaceX.