Aaron Ong

Systems Thinker. Mentor. Builder.

Purpose:“The meaning of my life is to help others find the meaning of theirs.”

About Me

Engineer with experience at Tesla, Blue Origin, and the startup world. I focus on:

  • Early career growth

  • Systems thinking & emotional clarity

  • Building courage through reflection and action

Now, I’m building ZenithX to scale the power of lived experience with the help of AI.

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My Ripple Effect

“Aaron coached me during my transition from Milwaukee Tool. He helped me refine my resume, build confidence, and understand the industry. Thanks to him, I landed offers from Apple and Tesla. His sharp engineering mind and philosophical stories made every conversation meaningful. He remains one of the most impactful people I’ve met in my life.”
— Lucy C., Sr. Technical Program Manager, Tesla · MIT Mechanical Engineering

“Aaron gave me a rude awakening about the challenges of industry—and the guidance I needed to grow. He helped me become a stronger engineer through interview prep, networking, and maintaining a healthy mindset. I am so grateful to have met him and would urge anyone to strike a conversation with him.”
— Connor L., Mechanical Design Cameras @ Tesla · UCLA Mechanical Engineering

“Aaron has been an exceptional mentor—open to questions, innovative, and deeply supportive. He is the type of teammate everyone would value, as he is deeply dedicated to supporting others, even while leading his own projects, ensuring that both his responsibilities and the team's needs are consistently met. He continually works to strengthen the teams around him, enabling them to tackle increasingly complex challenges with confidence.”
— Leandre G., Mechanical Design Engineer, Tesla · Concordia Mechanical Engineering

“Aaron was my TA for robotics at UC San Diego. He was always willing to help and deeply knowledgeable. Later, I joined his research lab and saw firsthand his drive and work ethic. His dedication is why he’s succeeded at Harvard, Tesla, and beyond.”
— Sebastian L., PhD in Robotics · UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering

“Aaron has been a reliable source of support as I navigated grad school and the job search. He introduced me to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, helped me stay grounded, and gave me confidence in a tough market. His advice on resumes, interviews, and networking made a real difference.”
— Eric P., Hardware Engineer at NexthopAI · UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering