• Developed and validated model for satellite GPS ephemeris position error from past flight data to improve filter tuning and meet national security payload requirements. (Matlab, Simulink)• Implemented attitude control algorithm improvements to reduce slew duration between burn commands

• Assisted in ensuring functionality and accuracy of Simulink functions for complex electrical, mechanical and fluid systems• Worked with and created automated tests for Simulink sensors used in space orbital dynamics to ensure accuracy and reliability

• Worked to implement various process and design improvements to reduce Falcon 9 fairing refurbishment time by over 100 hours through improved sealing and corrosion control methods• Developed new method to reduce foreign particulates in customer payload fairing composite structure and reduce cost of refurbishment by up to $300k per launch.• Worked with engineering to create planning to repair issues on reused fairing structure, separation, and recovery systems. • Created and… Show more • Worked to implement various process and design improvements to reduce Falcon 9 fairing refurbishment time by over 100 hours through improved sealing and corrosion control methods• Developed new method to reduce foreign particulates in customer payload fairing composite structure and reduce cost of refurbishment by up to $300k per launch.• Worked with engineering to create planning to repair issues on reused fairing structure, separation, and recovery systems. • Created and implemented planning to upgrade and maintain essential GSE used during refurbishment process Show less

Led team of 10 students through planning, design, manufacturing and programming of 30lb conflict robot. Used Autodesk Inventor to perform stress analysis in order to guarantee structural integrity of robot would not be compromised by external stresses during competition.

Dynamic Adaptive Robotic Technologies LabActiTrac• Assisted in design, construction and programming of ActiTrac variable traction system implemented in AutoRally machine learning test cars. • Designed custom PCB on Autodesk Eagle and manufactured on LPKF Protolaser S4 rapid PCB processing system.Multi-Terrain Vehicle • Designed and tested vehicle capable of traversing rough terrains and water using a single motor with specialized power dividing transmission… Show more Dynamic Adaptive Robotic Technologies LabActiTrac• Assisted in design, construction and programming of ActiTrac variable traction system implemented in AutoRally machine learning test cars. • Designed custom PCB on Autodesk Eagle and manufactured on LPKF Protolaser S4 rapid PCB processing system.Multi-Terrain Vehicle • Designed and tested vehicle capable of traversing rough terrains and water using a single motor with specialized power dividing transmission. • Developed control system based on communication between a MATLAB based base station and an Arduino based controller on the robot. Show less

Assisted in the design and implementation of a new drivetrain and autonomous systems on a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer for the 4-year EcoCar competition.

• Created and verified accuracy of models for predicting response of rapid motion actuators to be used in hypersonic test vehicles under expected loads. • Implemented custom flight controller for hexacopter using a linear quadratic regulator on open source Px4 architecture.• Used ROS and Gazebo to design virtual flight environment and allow for external and autonomous control of drone.

• Assisted in design of theoretical missile to fulfill RFP for cost-efficient tactical supersonic test missile.• Designed and tested structure guaranteed to withstand thermal and mechanical stresses due to high G maneuvers, aerodynamic heating, internal pressures and other forces through complex estimation and material selection.• Received 1st place award for comprehensive report detailing design process

Learned about energy generation, transmission, and distribution through collaboration on current projects with electrical system engineers as well as company linemen. Received safety training and certification to operate in distribution substations and power plants and assisted with maintenance and installation of high voltage electrical grid components.

Small business based on recycling electric vehicle battery packs for private and consumer projects• Assisted in assembly and maintenance of electric vehicle battery pack and battery management systems used in a variety of consumer and industrial cases • Used Autodesk Inventor to design fundamental parts of lithium packs which were later used on final products• Verified functionality of custom battery management systems software and firmware