Hannah Leutermann
5-year member

Hannah Leutermann

Design Division Manager, US Navy
Groton, CT

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  • What I Do

    I am responsible for a team of people that review instructions on how to construct a new submarine from scratch. We make sure the instructions match the intent of the original design and troubleshoot solutions for when the original design doesn't make sense in real life. We also make sure the plans match what is actually built so when maintenance needs to be done, people can use the drawings for reference. 

  • School Days

    I received my undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. I then pursued an MBA with a focus in Computer Information Systems online through West Texas A&M.

  • My Day At Work

    I spend a lot of time in meetings and asking people questions. Submarines have limited space but need to include a whole lot of equipment. That means the people designing each system need to know their stuff well enough to think creatively about how it can fit around everything else and still work. These people are super smart experts. It's my job to understand how all the different experts' information relates and help them to work together so we can build a submarine!

  • Best Part

    Finding my people. Middle and High school were pretty hard for me. I was nerdy and somewhat of a social outcast. But now I'm in a roll where everyday I am celebrated for all my quirks. 

  • Proud Moments

    I was a project engineer supporting the build and outfit of a facility to manufacture the COVID-19 vaccine. Not only did I get to help and do something about the pandemic but I know my contribution was significant. Our team worked with the US military and government as part of Operation Warp Speed and my reports were going to the White House!

  • My Family

    I have an 18 month old son and Great Dane named Mitch. My husband is an active duty service member which gives our lives continuous adventure. 

  • Want to be an Engineer?

    Don't give up. There are going to be hard days but there are also going to be incredible days. It is so worth it. 

  • Hobbies

    I love to read, play piano, and do yoga- especially SUP and aerial!

     

Biography
I received my BS in Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Biomolecular Engineering from Mississippi State University and an MBA with a focus in Computer Information Systems from West Texas A&M. My Mom and Grandpa were both engineers and they taught me to love asking questions about how the world worked. I always had a knack for computers and information organization. These skills have helped me to apply my engineering mind to several industries as my husband's military career takes us on one adventure after another. Currently, I am the Design Division manager for the next generation of submarines that are just starting construction. As an engineer I've had opportunities to grow stem cell cartilage on artificial bones, oversee the production of a phase II trial cancer medicine, test pyrophoric materials in dry boxes, build and outfit a vaccine manufacturing facility in response to COVID-19 and so much more. Being an engineer is pretty much the best job I can imagine and I can't wait to see what it has in store for me in the future.
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Education
MBA with a focus in Computer Information Systems from West Texas A&M University B.S. Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Biomolecular Engineering from Mississippi State University
Volunteer Opportunities
  • I am willing to be contacted by educators for possible speaking engagements in schools or in after school programs or summer camps.
  • I am willing to serve as a sponsor or coach for an engineering club or team.
  • I am willing to serve as science fair judge or other temporary volunteer at a local school.
  • I am willing to be interviewed by interested students via email.
  • I am willing to answer written interview questions to be posted on the EngineerGirl website.