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Phoenix, Az, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS)Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) Division

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS)Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) Division

Arlington, Va, Us

• Developed, executed and analyzed 6DOF simulations in a high-performance computing environment to support missile system trade studies and performance assessments• Integrated and validated covariance calculation algorithm in simulation guidance model (C, MATLAB)• Updated control model to use new software communication interface with no impact on performance (C++)• Created robust script to reduce time required to convert customer-provided information to compatible simulation inputs from days to hours (Python)• Assessed performance inconsistencies of customer’s lower fidelity simulation by generating requested inputs, executing simulation runs, and presenting performance metrics (Python)• Documented simulation changes and results in peer review presentations and engineering notebooks

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

• Designed, analyzed, and tested internal structure and deployment mechanisms of proof-of-concept CubeSats demonstrating electrodynamic tether propulsion in low Earth orbit• Simulated thermal behavior of MiTEE-1 CubeSat over a full orbit to ensure optimal circuitry operation throughout solar exposure and ambient conditions (NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS, STK)• Characterized high-level structural design requirements for planned MiTEE-2 CubeSat• Wrote ANSYS transient thermal, modal, and random vibration analysis tutorialsNote: MiTEE-1 was successfully launched and confirmed operational following its deployment from Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne on January 17, 2021.

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Developed and tested structural hardware components of electromagnetic and advanced sensor systems in the Advanced Structures group• Designed frequency-tunable fixtures to characterize performance and damping of COTS shock isolators for a small satellite payload (SolidWorks, MATLAB)• Executed vibration analyses of fixtures test setup to estimate response to rocket launch PSD (ANSYS)• Modeled mass surrogate parts to replace optics during laser director performance testing (SolidWorks)• Performed modal test on follower screw of Advanced Arresting Gear and analyzed results (ME’Scope)• Created mechanical drawings using GD&T standards for all designed parts (SolidWorks)

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED through the Red Cross• Ensured safety of pool patrons at campus recreation centers• Performed first aid, rescues, and maintenance duties as necessary• Opened and closed aquatics facilities for daily use as scheduled

Bse, Aerospace Engineering

High School Diploma