Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers to design ruggedized electromechanical communications systems, including combat radios (man-portable and static) and aircraft/vehicle system integrations.Analyzed system thermal and fluid flow characteristics with Ansys computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software.Applied analyses to the design of system thermal mitigation strategies, including: Fan-driven forced convection, finned natural convection heat sinks, integration of HVAC/environmental control units (ECUs), thermal interface material (TIM) heat sinking, VPX card cooling, and utilization of heat pipes.Designed sheet metal and machined parts for form/fit/function and manufacturability in the creation of electromechanical assemblies, at scales ranging from circuit card assemblies to military combat vehicles.Rapidly prototyped parts and assemblies with in-house 3D-printed and metal parts.Supported combat vehicle communications system integration during month-long overseas travel to Taiwan:-Acted as local mechanical subject-matter expert.-Evaluated and improvised part repairs/modifications.-Supervised technical installations.-Tested mechanical assemblies.-Recorded/reported work progress/issues.-Generated drawing changes/redlines.Performed top-secret mechanical engineering work in a secure compartmented information facility (SCIF).Wrote and corrected technical manuals and installation instructions based on feedback, user experience/safety/human factors, and product improvement.Interfaced with vendors/manufacturers to fabricate mechanical parts and improve design methods.Presented thermal analyses and mechanical designs at preliminary and critical design reviews.Coordinated with colleagues at multiple cross-country locations via remote work and in-person travel.Performed engineering activities within the Agile framework including sprint-structured scheduling and interdisciplinary scheduling/coordination.

Drafting with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.Laser cutting and 3D printing parts for student use.Soldering and circuit board construction.Organizing and cleaning communal lab space.Construction and programming of robots for student use.

Designed and analyzed size adapter for valve test stand, used to simulate forces valve may undergo in operation.Witnessed tests in high-flow steam facility, using data acquisition software to test valves. Reviewed technical engineering documentation relating to valves including: Pressure relief valves, Safety valves, Swing check valves.Identified and rectified large error regarding improperly sized valve seats and disks while reviewing engineering documentation, resulting in the redesign of a family of parts.Collaborated on SolidWorks to design valve parts.Learned careful consideration of manufacturing concerns.