Nathaniel Seward Email & Phone Number

College Station, Tx, Us

El Paso, Tx, Us

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

College Station, Texas, United States

• Conducted simulations using Python to analyze drag forces and thermal stresses of sled and test body, facilitating the design of a hypersonic sled and track system operating at sustained speeds of Mach 10 for 10s• Designing and implementing a mechanical air-brake system to ensure safe operations at speeds up to Mach 3• Developed a comprehensive analytical model for sled dynamics, creating the geometric and dimensional specifications for the track• Designed, built and performed static load tests on mechanical air brake components designed to safely decelerate a sled body from Mach 3 to subsonic speeds

College Station, Texas, United States

• Calculated total stored thermal energy of phase-change material (PCM) as part of plate heat exchanger to increase operational stability of transient thermal systems• Analyzed and collected quantitative measurements of thermal characteristics of various PCMs (via NI LabView) to assess material performance under experimental heating and cooling cycles

College Station, Texas, United States

• Managed the acquisition of Earth images transmitted from the GOES-16 satellite for lab and educational use• Devised a comprehensive Requirements Verification Matrix (RVM) for the GOES subsystem, encompassing criteria for both full and partial mission success along with system requirements (based on V-Model systems engineering)• Conducted meticulous verification and validation tests on hardware components of the system, including VNA, LNA, antenna, SDR, and RaspberryPi

College Station, Texas, United States

• Directed the Thermal, Mechanisms, and Structures (TMS) sub-team, coordinating weekly sub-team meetings anddeveloped a holistic subsystem concept of operations• Led the mechanical design team in developing essential system elements such as the rover chassis, wheels,deployment arm, and cycloidal gearbox using SolidWorks, resulting in a successful critical design review• Determined material needs of rover based on expected static, dynamic, and thermal loads. Created bill of materialsfor mechanical systems and rover body for under $300

Freeport, Texas, United States

Pioneered and managed a yellow belt project for maintenance inspection scheduling while organizing regular collaborative sessions between BASF and contracted teams. Designed a streamlined workflow for scheduling maintenance inspections as part of the yellow belt project, resulting in 100% critical inspection completions per month.Detected and rectified inconsistencies on 200+ Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) by cross-referencing with isometric drawings, resulting in a successful company audit and safety inspection.Shadowed on-site mechanics and technicians to gain hands-on experience in equipment rebuilds and comprehensive equipment inspections.

Houston, Texas, United States

Improved internal tools to streamline workflow and ensure consistency of use across mechanical design team. Collaborated with NA Thermal Insulation Expert to create training modules to educate BASF’s technical community on insulation design, installation, and maintenance considerations. Attended multiple shop visits with a BASF QA/QC inspector to assist in conducting dimensional and weld checks, further developing my technical background and skills.

El Paso, Texas, United States

I was initially hired as an arcade attendant with the primary responsibility of arcade equipment maintenance. As I gained more experience, I took on more responsibilities such as working the register, working in customer service, and acting as a ride and attraction attendant.