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• Leading the structures subteam, a group of 20 undergraduate students in the design, analysis, testing, and assembly of a cube satellite project under the Air Force Research Laboratory's University Nanosatellite Program.• Responsible for all structural requirements for the satellite along with documentation on all processes and procedures to verify requirements.• Created and reviewed a total of 23 technical drawings with implementation of GD&T, successfully meeting an aggressive deadline.

• Assisted with project management for the structures subteam.• Led efforts to improve and organize the wire harnessing on a satellite. Designed a comprehensive wiring diagram to visually convey wire paths and connection points. Effectively communicated structural requirements to the wire harness construction team.

• Conducted research highlighting the critical role of launch locking devices in securing satellite payloads. Focused research findings on proactive failure prevention methods, including optimal mechanical design and environmental testing procedures, to guarantee mission success from launch through orbital operations.• Presented research findings to a DoD customer, providing support for a space sensors program.• Attended technical meetings and program reviews, gaining hands-on experience in the systems engineering process within a fast-paced DoD program approaching its launch date. Gained valuable insight into the crucial integration of engineering and program management when managing complex technological systems.• Reviewed and analyzed essential systems engineering documentation from four distinct organizations, all contributing to the overarching mission. Gained firsthand experience into the significance of organized collaboration and effective communication to accurately align project goals.

• Assisted engineering students with homework and concepts taught in engineering fundamental courses.• Mentored engineering students with the use of MATLAB and Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

• Redeveloped the Assembly Test and Inspection Procedure (AT&IP) for an actuation system. Spoke with operators and engineers to determine what operations yield the most mistakes and need to be clarified or changed. • Designed six custom tools and created technical drawings. Implemented them on the assembly line by teaching operators how to use them and why they are important. The tools are currently being used to improve product quality.• Assisted in onboarding and training by presenting to new members about Microsoft Office and other software Woodward uses. Along with this, instructed new members in a small subassembly to introduce them to the assembly process.

• Significant experience working in programming, MS Excel, CAD modeling, and design.• Enhanced problem-solving skills by solving “Engineering Change Requests”