Created MATLAB sensitivity study to optimize the range of glider aircraft used as an educational program for new members of the teamLed design effort for competition aircraft across multiple subgroups within the team including aerodynamics, manufacturing, propulsion, and structuresEducated leadership engineers and officers on design and analysis methodologies and team outreach effortsFostered team culture based upon a love of engineering and collaboration with other… Show more Created MATLAB sensitivity study to optimize the range of glider aircraft used as an educational program for new members of the teamLed design effort for competition aircraft across multiple subgroups within the team including aerodynamics, manufacturing, propulsion, and structuresEducated leadership engineers and officers on design and analysis methodologies and team outreach effortsFostered team culture based upon a love of engineering and collaboration with other design teams within the universityOversaw the writing of a detailed design proposal for submission into the AIAA Design Build Fly competition using LaTeX Show less

Designed the structural framework for the fuselage and aerodynamic surfaces using SolidWorksDeveloped glider project for college students to learn about the aircraft design & manufacturing processPerformed machining and additive manufacturing to fabricate flight systems and componentsCompleted custom composite layups for aircraft fuselage skin and internal structural componentsProvided educational videos on aspects of the design process for general members of the… Show more Designed the structural framework for the fuselage and aerodynamic surfaces using SolidWorksDeveloped glider project for college students to learn about the aircraft design & manufacturing processPerformed machining and additive manufacturing to fabricate flight systems and componentsCompleted custom composite layups for aircraft fuselage skin and internal structural componentsProvided educational videos on aspects of the design process for general members of the design teamLead design/conceptual meetings for general members of the team on modeling and assembly of the aircraft Show less

Executed motor thrust testing using dynamometer and JavaScript software for efficiency analysisExamined test data and hand calculations to determine proper aircraft characteristics using ExcelLed educational meetings on propulsion applications, testing, and software to improve member retention by 65%Determined critical design decision on aircraft weight for increased flight time and optimized mission score

Redesign of team website from the ground upCollect information regarding new updates to design team and competition Display information for members and observers to appreciate and learn about the activities of the teamResearch in optimal design methods for website functionality and appearance

Empowered, managed, provided, and supported all members and features of the teamPrepared outreach events with the Resource Management team and team advisor to educate students on the opportunities and missions at MSATEnsured seamless operations of the team on a continuous basis and helped guide new members into productive roles

Developed C++ software to log potential boot up events of the electric power system in the microcontroller EEPROM during vibration testing of the satellitePerformed testing on Inertial Measurement Unit using Arduino to verify data received Applied minor revisions to flight software using C++ for hardware compatibility Completed circuit troubleshooting on satellite main flight computer boardParticipated in team communication with NASA and Spaceflight on rideshare… Show more Developed C++ software to log potential boot up events of the electric power system in the microcontroller EEPROM during vibration testing of the satellitePerformed testing on Inertial Measurement Unit using Arduino to verify data received Applied minor revisions to flight software using C++ for hardware compatibility Completed circuit troubleshooting on satellite main flight computer boardParticipated in team communication with NASA and Spaceflight on rideshare availability Show less

Perform stress analysis on structural components using Hypermesh, NX, and Creo ParametricAid in the development of devices for thermal coupon conductivity testing

Investigated methods for extracting forgeable materials within the lunar soilCompeted with other universities for selection by NASA in technology demonstration for future lunar missionsDeveloped processes and devices for the separation of Aluminum from the lunar regolith

Used MATLAB to compute the impact of air loads on the structure of the Vulcan rocket payload fairingWrote scripts in FORTRAN to run air load pressure simulations and vibrations analysis Collaborated across aerophysics, structural dynamics, and payload engineering groups to create a solution to a historical simulation parameterCoupled launch vehicle model to spacecraft model using NASTRAN, MATLAB and LINUX to perform coupled loads analysis

Analyzed specific aircraft components for pilot safety and structural reliability Acquired skills in Patran and Nastran software to produce finite element models for sections of the aircraft Executed concepts from coursework and verified hand calculations for structural analysis using softwareCollaborated with design engineers to optimize aircraft structure based on expected flight conditions

Designed electronics module concept using SolidWorks to simplify prototype unitRapidly modeled and 3D printed various prototype components for hydraulic and electronics applicationsConducted power technology research and product verification for future development and integrationCompleted hydraulics installation, rerouting, and testing for prototype controls schematic using DraftSightPerformed valve selection and implementation based on flow calculations for… Show more Designed electronics module concept using SolidWorks to simplify prototype unitRapidly modeled and 3D printed various prototype components for hydraulic and electronics applicationsConducted power technology research and product verification for future development and integrationCompleted hydraulics installation, rerouting, and testing for prototype controls schematic using DraftSightPerformed valve selection and implementation based on flow calculations for robotic technology demonstrationLearned and applied skills in Python to create CAN communication software reducing sensor programming time by 70% Show less

Performed land and aerial surveying for construction site workCollected survey data using GPS systemsMaintained electronic & hand notes, records, and sketches to certify work performedAnalyzed terrain for correct transmission line placement