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Lafayette, Colorado, United States

Responsible for the hydrazine fluid transfer system on Orbit Fab's flagship in-orbit refueling payload

Colorado, United States

• Responsible Engineer for the Hadley Thrust Vector Control system - Discovered, Investigated, and Mitigated TVCA related risks - Envisioned and executed multiple design changes in a complex manufacturing environment - Engineering Drawing Flight Release, GD&T, manufacturing work instruction generation - Acceptance test procedure and position calibration process improvements - Developed TVCA qualification test plan following SMC-S-016 and AIAA-S-114 - Customer Vehicle Operations Technical Support - Vendor, Quality, and Manufacturing support for all TVCA related hardware - Test data processing and review• Planned and executed vibration test campaign of an entire Hadley engine• Hot-fire engine testing support and data review (Winplot)• Designed and Built high speed camera enclosure for operation close to engine plume, supported initial high speed filming operations.• Laid off 6/2023 as part of a sweeping budget-related headcount reduction.

Laramie, Wyoming, United States

Started a Formula Hybrid team at the University of Wyoming. Under the leadership of individuals I directly mentored, with the vehicle architecture I designed, the club went on to take 1st place in the 2023 Hybrid Category and was awarded the competition-wide “Engineering the Future” award for best race car. The goal of the club is to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to tackle real world engineering challenges and gain hands on experience. The club is driven by a passion for engineering. The team solves challenging technical problems with very limited resources.• I Designed and fabricated the space frame chassis (TIG welded); designed the vehicle primary architecture, accumulator containers, and many small components; integrated and programmed the motor controller (with many hours of pain, thanks Sevcon), high-voltage traction system, battery management system, pre-charge/discharge circuitry, safety shutdown circuit, and numerous low voltage systems• Created and maintained a master Solidworks assembly for component integration and verify dimensions• Gained experience project management, technical communication, CAD modeling, fabrication techniques, and electrical systems

Colorado, United States

•eVTOL Propulsion Test Stand Development - Data Acquisition and Processing, 3 Phase VFD Power Measurements, System efficiency characterization•Supported a satellite avionics frame vibration test campaign•Basic eVTOL conceptual design, sizing•Composite Assembly Structural Testing, Strain gauge application and data acquisition, Silenced hydraulic mule construction and operation•Ultralight Carbon Fiber Sandwich Construction Layup •Satellite Assembly Tooling Design

Kent, Washington, United States

As an intern in the BE-3U Turbomachinery group at Blue Origin, I performed commissioning test operations for an inter-propellant seal (IPS) test rig. In addition to my project, I helped assemble and test a development engine during a short testing window.• Performed HAZOP risk analysis, generated and updated a test log• Assisted with integration of the IPS rig into the test facility, working closely with test and integration engineers to proof test and commission the rig• Oversaw static and dynamic commissioning testing at ambient and cryogenic temperatures, making critical decisions regarding test parameters and sequences• Implemented and revised existing test plans to meet as many test objectives as possible, despite facility and instrumentation constraints• Analyzed test data to extract desired quantities and evaluate test rig operating characteristics; noticed several unexpected behaviors requiring attention and explanation.• Disassembled test rig to find a location of rubbing interference; performed a close investigation of the assembly’s tolerance stacks and hardware and discovered the root cause.• Redesigned a portion of the test rig’s tubing and instrumentation locations for improved data acquisition and fidelity• Performed a failure investigation of the test rig drivetrain which revealed a component lacking proper material properties• Outside of my project, I had the opportunity to assist with the assembly of a development engine, and traveled to the test facility to observe and assist with full-scale engine testing

Laramie, Wyoming, United States

During my time as a research assistant at the Belmont Energy Research Group, I designed and fabricated a counterflow burner for extinction strain rate research.

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

As a NASA Academy Research Associate at the Marshall Space Flight Center, I worked on trajectory optimization and design of the third stage motor for Spyder, a small payload orbital rocket being developed in conjunction with UP Aerospace.• Used POST trajectory optimization software to determine ideal aerodynamic and stage mass configurations• Characterized motor burn profiles to match mission requirements by altering to grain geometry• Designed and delivered CAD models of the third stage motor composite case, forward and aft closures, propellant grain, insulation profile, and nozzle assembly• Designed composite case and nozzle manufacturing mandrels, as well as collapsible propellant casting tooling• Attended twice-weekly lectures from space industry experts, participated in team-building activities every weekend with fellow academy attendees

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

During a 10-Week Summer internship, I helped conduct a parametric bounding study for Self-Reacting Friction Stir Welding of the SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank to develop and test an improved set of weld machine settings.• Operated ESAB Legio Friction Stir Welding Machine to generate test specimens• Compiled and analyzed mechanical test results using Excel and Matlab• Developed a two-stage model rocket for a NASA multi-center model rocketry competition outside of my project with some other MSFC interns, and travelled to Stennis and Houston to compete• Learned to weld using the GTAW (TIG) welding process

Saratoga, Wyoming, United States

During high school and my first Summer and Winter breaks in College, I worked as an automotive technician performing automotive diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs. • Learned to implement processes for problem solving in real, complex mechanical and electrical systems.• Developed hand tool proficiency, technical verbal communication, and customer service skills