Daniel Vinnik
Career coach for aspiring aerospace engineers
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Engineers |
| Sessions | Online |
Daniel Vinnik is a career coach who helps people break into aerospace engineering and land their first role. He has worked at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and at BAE Systems, formerly Ball Aerospace. His work covered control systems, avionics, and mission software for NASA's Artemis missions and NEO Surveyor. At Texas A&M he was Chief Engineer at the AggieSat Lab, where he led a CubeSat Controls Testbed. He also taught an Electricity and Magnetism lab as an undergraduate.
What Daniel helps with
Daniel helps people who want to start a career in aerospace. He works on the steps that lead to a first job in the field.
- Preparing for behavioral interviews
- Writing cover letters
- Landing a first aerospace role
- Building hands-on project experience
- Turning classroom skills into job skills
Who Daniel works with
Daniel works with people who want to enter the aerospace field and are early in their careers. This includes students and aspiring engineers who want help getting their first role.
Background and qualifications
Daniel has worked at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and at BAE Systems, formerly Ball Aerospace. He focused on control systems, avionics, and mission-critical software for NASA's Artemis missions and NEO Surveyor. He led the design of electronics for spacecraft and developed secure protocols while keeping to budget. At Texas A&M University he served as Chief Engineer at the AggieSat Lab and led the CubeSat Controls Testbed. He was also a lab instructor for Electricity and Magnetism in the College of Engineering, guiding students through hands-on experiments and project-based learning.
Daniel Vinnik pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly coaching sessions
- Behavioral interview prep
- Cover letter help
- Free chat by message before starting
Daniel Vinnik reviews
Daniel Vinnik has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He has worked on NASA's Artemis missions and NEO Surveyor, and now coaches people who want to enter aerospace.
Best for students and new engineers who want to land their first aerospace job.
Common questions
How much does Daniel Vinnik charge?
Coaching with Daniel runs $80 to $160 an hour. Message Daniel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Daniel Vinnik help with?
Daniel Vinnik helps with preparing for behavioral interviews, writing cover letters, landing a first aerospace role and building hands-on project experience.
Does Daniel Vinnik coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Daniel Vinnik have reviews?
Daniel Vinnik has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Can I message Daniel before booking coaching?
Yes. You can send Daniel a message before you get started.
What kind of help does Daniel offer for job applications?
Daniel helps with behavioral interview prep and cover letters. His coaching is aimed at landing a first aerospace role.
How do I contact Daniel Vinnik?
Send Daniel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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