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Friction Stir Weld

Hawthorne, California, United States

Starlink Aviation

Hawthorne, California, United States

Manufacturing Engineer on Starlink Aviation Platform.-Established manufacturing criteria for a high level of quality and repeatability for aviation Power Supply Units, WifI Routers, and Antennas.-Developed manufacturing planning for aviation Aeroterminal, PSU, Router, and Cockpit Switch Assembly.-Performed studies on defects to create data-driven decisions on defect criteria that ensured drawing criteria were met while meeting customer expectations of appearance and function.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

NUAV Project Lead: Mechanical Subgroup- Researching and developing an Ultra Heavy-Lift UAS Octocopter with integrated, modular payload bay sections with custom fixtures and electronics- Parametrically designing modular payload deployment systems and mounting packages for sensor arrays in Solidworks- Conceptualizing gimbal camera system for motorized control of stereo cameras- FAA certified Part 107 Remote Pilot test pilot with experience flying multirotors and FPV racing… Show more NUAV Project Lead: Mechanical Subgroup- Researching and developing an Ultra Heavy-Lift UAS Octocopter with integrated, modular payload bay sections with custom fixtures and electronics- Parametrically designing modular payload deployment systems and mounting packages for sensor arrays in Solidworks- Conceptualizing gimbal camera system for motorized control of stereo cameras- FAA certified Part 107 Remote Pilot test pilot with experience flying multirotors and FPV racing drones- Responsible for directing flight worthiness of autonomous airframes with cataloging, inspection, and maintenance of airframes- Manage heavy-lift sUAS octocopter frame hardware and electronics for alternative configurations based on payload and mission goals- Designed and manufactured a heavy-lift UAS octocopter for a swarm of parasite UAVs and as an aerial payload test platform- Utilized Pixhawk 4 and Ardupilot, and QGroundControl/Mission Planner for autonomous system configuration Show less

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

- Conceptualized, designed, and manufactured a variety of fixtures in Solidworks and Creo to allow for easier and faster assembly of autonomous vehicles and robotic subsystems at a mid-production-level scale.- Developed and integrated key design changes into multiple product lines to ensure operational goals were met or exceeded. - Lead and conducted studies into material properties, surface treatments, and material bonding mechanics for system-wide adhesive replacements to meet… Show more - Conceptualized, designed, and manufactured a variety of fixtures in Solidworks and Creo to allow for easier and faster assembly of autonomous vehicles and robotic subsystems at a mid-production-level scale.- Developed and integrated key design changes into multiple product lines to ensure operational goals were met or exceeded. - Lead and conducted studies into material properties, surface treatments, and material bonding mechanics for system-wide adhesive replacements to meet stringent government operational standards. - Coordinated and wrote Verification and Validation testing procedures based on multi-level feedback from production line technicians to upper engineering management. Show less

Woburn, Massachusetts

- Part 107 licensed Commercial drone operator safety pilot for autonomous drones- Worked on reworking operating system of a Benthic Rover to interface with a Pixhawk 4 and a companion computer- Programmed and integrated behavioral parameters functions and image identification and recognition software in MATLAB- Utilized SolidWorks to design experimental UAV components- Maintained and built UAV Multicopter frames

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering With A Concentration In Mechatronics