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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

• Mechanical Design Engineer within the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) program under the Defense Systems (DS) sector, specializing in the design and integration of mechanical components for defense applications.• Design and Development of Cable Harness Systems: Responsible for designing mechanical components and cable routing configurations for signal distribution systems, ensuring reliability and manufacturability in high-stakes defense environments.• Process Documentation and Communication: Develop step-by-step installation instructions for cable harness systems and create detailed PowerPoint presentations to communicate design concepts and solutions to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.• Cable Routing Design: Utilize Siemens NX to design cable routing paths based on routing reports, construction specifications, and engineering drawings, ensuring accurate implementation and alignment with project requirements.• 3D Modeling of Cable Conduits and Racks: Proficient in using Siemens NX to model cable conduits and cable racks from scratch, translating engineering drawings into precise 3D designs for seamless integration into larger systems.• Skilled at routing cables through backshells and connectors, designing cable paths along raceways and through conduits while utilizing knowledge of barriers to separate cables based on service levels. • Experienced in routing cables of various diameters through clamps of different sizes, including the ability to route multiple cables through the same clamp to optimize space and functionality.• 3D Cable Routing in NX: Experienced in utilizing Siemens NX for advanced 3D cable routing, including the use of Wave Geometry Linker to create associative designs that adapt seamlessly to changes in related components. • Skilled in applying path transformation for flexible routing and proficient in leveraging the mechanical and electrical routing toolboxes to develop efficient, accurate, and adaptable routing solutions.

Redondo Beach, California, United States

• Mechanical design engineer for Advanced Design within the Aeronautics Systems (AS) Sector.• Working primarily under the fuel subsystems umbrella, designing components for fuel/fluid systems.• Utilize NX to design fuel subsystems components and drawing/manufacturing packages.• Utilize CPLM NX integration to create engineering drawings/manufacturing packages for subsystem components for presentation to program stakeholders.• CAD Expertise: Utilize Siemens NX to create detailed CAD models, apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure manufacturability, and develop comprehensive drawing packages for production.• Engineering Documentation: Leverage CPLM NX integration to generate engineering documentation, including detailed manufacturing packages and engineering drawings, for seamless communication with manufacturing teams and program stakeholders.• NX and TeamCenter Integration: Skilled in using Siemens NX and TeamCenter integration to create engineering change notices (ECNs), including adding specifications, defining effectivities, completing checklists, generating reports, and managing submittals through the peer review lifecycle.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Present design solutions and manufacturing packages to program stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine designs and ensure alignment with project goals.

Redondo Beach, California, United States

• Mechanical Engineer within the RF Cable lab within the Space Systems (SP) sector, in charge of various RF cable assemblies spread across various programs for both flight and non-flight hardware.• Responsible for dispositioning and writing discrepancy reports in conjunction with RDE's and QEs to rework/repair both flex and semi-rigid cables to meet customer specifications and need dates.• Responsible for dispositioning the rework and repair of cable assemblies and for reviewing rework/repair planning to ensure that required quality and requirements are achieved.• Responsible for reviewing mechanical design drawings and manufacturing production plans to ensure that assemblies are producible and will meet customer requirements and need dates.• Responsible for leading production staff to interpret technical data, update manufacturing planning, interpreting mechanical drawings during the manufacturing process, and aiding test technicians. • Responsible for leading analysis of schedule and cost design trades and the identification and mitigation of manufacturing technical risks.• Responsible for writing and qualifying procedure documentation for various shop aid/tooling and for training technicians on the tools capabilities as well as the procedures for operating such tools.• Responsible for creating training documentation to capture the day-to-day tasks I perform as a production mechanical engineer, to facilitate the transition for new hires into our team.• Act as the liaison between program design engineers and production areas to ensure that products can be built to meet cost, schedule, and quality requirements. • Responsible for serving as the on-floor/hands on technical representative for all production staff providing them with the technical expertise to manufacture and test RF cable assemblies.

Founder of Steadfast Clothing, a Christian streetwear brand, managing all aspects of apparel design, social media marketing, website operations, and logistics—skills directly applicable to a fast-paced sports apparel environment.Drove $5K+ in gross sales across two pre-order drops in 2024, reaching 80+ unique customers and achieving a 20% return rate, demonstrating an ability to build customer loyalty and manage demand in a competitive market.Executed Instagram-based marketing campaigns, directing and scripting two high-engagement video ads that generated 5.6K views, highlighting expertise in digital content creation and customer engagement strategies.Coordinated supplier partnerships and developed logistics plans, ensuring efficient, high-quality product delivery and customer satisfaction—critical for managing product flow and inventory in apparel.Oversaw comprehensive product development, using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator, to create durable, high-quality prototypes, emphasizing an eye for detail and commitment to performance in design.Managed all administrative functions, including customer relations, financial planning, and strategic growth.

Centennial, Colorado, United States

• Worked in the Propulsion Upgrades department for the Centaur V upper stage of the Vulcan Rocket.• Utilized NX to design propulsion system component packaging and tube routing for Centaur V.• Utilized MATLAB to run thermodynamic analysis for propulsion system upgrades for Centaur V.• Led and conducted trade studies on various propulsion system components.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Group Leader for Prof. Angela Thieman Dino in the Engineering Leadership Program.Led and facilitated weekly group or "toon" meetings with students where they discussed book material and asked questions about overall themes.

Laboratory for Electronic and Neuromorphic Systems (LENS)- Using Python, researched and developed a GAN (Generative Adversarial Model) for Professor Tim Lei for machine learning applications.- Assisted with research and data collection for a project regarding various samples of dendritic spines.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Boulder Navigators, Intramural Sports, Asian Unity, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, Engineering.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer, 2019 5A Boys Soccer State Champion, 2019 CHSAA All-Academic All-State, Varsity Letterwinner.