Kyle Chun Email & Phone Number

Merced, Ca, Us

Merced County, California, United States

- Served as launch vehicle systems lead, overseeing the analysis and design for UC Merced's 2025 Spaceport America Cup Competition rocket.- Utilized systems integration engineering skills to work with payload and air break teams to successfully join mission critical elements together for the launch vehicle- Worked to establish low-cost, standardized, Level 1 Certification rocket kits for new members utilizing additive manufacturing techniques and low cost commercial hardware resulting in a 60% reduction in production cost- Advised the manufacturing team on composite manufacturing techniques utilizing lessons learned from past rocket projects- Developed techniques to fabricate nosecones from fiberglass sleeves in a cost effective manner by employing additive manufacturing techniques to create positive molds

Merced, California, United States

- Organized timelines and a budget of $10,500 to effectively organize supplies and materials ahead of the start of the school year resulting in streamlined manufacturing of High Power launch vehicles- Led the development of UC Merced's very first 2-stage rocket to participate in the 2024 Argonia Cup.- Successfully pitched travel budgets to the Associated Students of UC Merced student government, enabling Rockets Academy to participate in UC Merced's very first rocketry based competition with a travel budget of $4,700.- Represented the University of California, Merced, in the first UC-Wide High Power Rocketry Safety Summit in 2024- Organized sponsorships with RocketSupplies for certification rockets and the Space Port America Cup, leading to streamlined supply chain management and better member experience- Developed a low-current, high-energy upper-stage igniter through an extensive testing campaign, resulting in consistent ignitions.

Merced, California, United States

- Increased the frequency of online posts to at least once a week on various platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter)- Developed a new website to be more engaging, informative, easier to navigate, and visually appealing- Created videos in Adobe Premier Rush and Videopad to showcase the progress of various AIAA projects and spread awareness of the mission of AIAA, resulting in a 30% increase in the number of members in the Rockets Academy project- Utilized graphic design skills in Adobe Photoshop, MS paint, and GIMP to present in-depth information in an easy to understand manner

Merced, California, United States

- Managed a budget of $12,000 to develop additive manufacturing methods for low-cost high-power rockets, reducing rocket production costs by 20%.- Authored multiple safety proposals in collaboration with regulators and the fire marshal to ensure the proper storage of Ammonium Perchlorate Solid Rocket Motors.- Used SolidWorks, OpenRocket, and RASaero, to design and prepare nosecones, fins, centering rings, and motor mounts for laser cutting and 3D printing.

Merced, California, United States

- Designed and built high-powered rockets for the Student Branch of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics at UC Merced.- Served as a technical advisor to the Director of Astronautics in 2022, resulting in a 20% reduction of costs for the in-house manufacturing of L1 rocket certification kits.- Assisted the Director of Astronautics in writing proposals to enhance student safety and conduct research aboard high power rockets.

Merced, California, United States

- Assisted in the documentation of a regional conference- Organized interviews with graduating students for tribute videos

Corinne, Utah, United States

- Led the design of a defective component following a defect standard to verify the capabilities of Computed Tomography (CT) for hypersonic nozzle manufacturing- Created and documented 3D printed shop aids to improve the manufacturing of hypersonic launch vehicles - Created a revision to a hypersonic nozzle manufacturing process to improve the installation of bushings - Redlined Plans in instructions to update old links for multiple programs.

Atwater, California, United States

- Prepped SH-60 helicopter blades for the application of a corrosion resistant coating - Learned hands-on skills technical skills including sheet metal work, riveting, as well as using various tools such as drills, ratchets, and socket wrenches from the expertise of US veterans - Applied repairs to a Convair B-58 Hustler with guidance from US Veterans - Utilized teamwork skills to re-attach a wing segment of a Grumman A-6 Intruder

- Led a team, managed, designed, and developed parts required for autonomous electric vehicles for agricultural applications. - Managed supply chain logistics to reduce electric motor component costs by 71%.- Coordinated meetings to resolve issues resulting in on-time assembly and delivery.

Merced, California, United States

• Conducted hands on research, experiments and data analysis • Participated in workshops, evaluations and meetings • Fulfilled grant proposal submitted by CITRIS to USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture• Worked on drone design and deploy to advance agricultural science and technology• Presented in the symposium the publication and research at the culmination of the internship• Won 3rd place in poster symposium