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• Support integration and test procedures for GEOStar-3 and Cygnus spacecraft product lines through full production cycle and delivery• Conduct integrated systems testing, successfully launching 2 highly elliptical orbit (HEO) Arctic satellites on Falcon-9• Design and implement standard work instructions to satisfy program objectives and verify hardware design/workmanship• Conduct system-level environmental testing (i.e., thermal cycle, vibration, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and acoustic)

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

• Designed testing procedures for spacecraft hardware, software, and electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) to meet NASA Gateway spacecraft and Artemis Mission objectives for lunar exploration • Investigated techniques for validating and verifying requirements for HALO subsystems (i.e., Environmental Control & Life Support System(ECLSS) and Propulsion System)

Chandler, Arizona, United States

• Performed shock, modal, load, pneumatics, and vibrational characterization, qualification, and acceptance testing for critical flight hardware components and assemblies for NGC Launch Vehicle Division programs (e.g., Antares)• Assembled testing mechanisms, implemented equipment (i.e., accelerometers, pressure transducers, strain gages, signal conditioners, etc.), and developed strategies to simulate launch and flight conditions and rocket stage separation events

• Designed website using Drupal platform to display 200+ student portfolios and optimize user experience• Presented to 75+ first-year mechanical engineering students in student panel and over 1000+ at UMD ClarkLead event• Analyze qualitative survey data and develop strategies to facilitate equitable and inclusive engineering in-classroom learning

Chandler, Arizona, United States

• Performed analysis, modeling, and inspection critical for vehicle production, assembly, refurbishment, and delivery• Revised CAD drawings, sketches, and bill of materials using Siemens NX and Teamcenter

• Performed sale associate duties, stock associate duties, and handled customer transactions• Maintained and enforced strict COVID-19 policies to ensure customer and employee safety

• Virtually collaborated with five students from the University of Sydney to develop EcoLearn, sustainable infrastructure for learning aimed at solving the UN’s Quality Education Sustainability Goal for students in Australia’s Northern Territory• Developed infrastructure prototype using recycled plastic material, circular economy model, and root cause analysis (RCA) • Discussed with international stakeholders, funders, impacted communities, and startups to obtain project funding

Laurel, Maryland, United States

• Developed software application to perform orbital mechanics calculations using MATLAB and Mathematica• Researched Saturn’s environmental conditions and analyzed data collected from the Cassini space mission• Studied the design and manufacturing process of the Parker Solar Probe to understand rocket engine performance and efficiency• Modeled spacecraft components using Creo Parametric and Autodesk Inventor