Assisting a professor with a JPL project to redesign and develop innovative graphic user interface for existing low-thrust optimization tool

• Led a team of five systems engineering students and helped oversee overall team of 34 using Agile project management methodologies to promote collaboration and prepare for international competition in May 2025• Spearheaded efforts to reduce UAV’s weight by 22% to meet mission requirements, while maintaining system integrity and performance• Conducted risk assessments and trade studies during development using Excel for components such as motors, propellers, and ESC’s in order to optimize system performance, cost efficiency, and reliability • Developed Conceptual Design Review presentation to showcase system design and progress to Lockheed Martin representatives (project sponsors) to secure further funding for project, totaling $20,000• Analyzed test results throughout integration process for root causes as needed, including detecting faulty wiring that led to inconsistent motor efficiency and power fluctuations• Technically non paying position