Assessed stress, strain, and deformation of piece parts in unfurlable antennas and electronic packaging to ensure functionality while collaborating with engineers to optimize weight, performance, and manufacturability. Utilized FEA software and delivered analysis reports and design recommendations

Worked on several analyses for parts to be used by the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) in mostly static loading, as well as some modal analysis.Learned the fundamentals for FEMAP and NASTRANEvaluated future potential in using the Arnold Mirror Modeler software for preliminary primary mirror design drafts and any limitations which would need to be addressed before considering further investment in time and training.

Space and Intelligence Department - Design Engineering InternResearched and tested an alternative telemetry method for space applications that kept the overall reliability of current method but provided a simpler more cost effective solution.Helped finalize a physical prototype model of a new deployment design mechanism.

Space and Intelligence Department - Design Engineering InternHelped research and develop thermal control solutions for unfurlable antennas with telescoping booms. Researched and tested relevant thermal coatings and developed kinematic multi-layer insulation blanket designs and mock-ups for telescoping boom.