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- Working within ISU's AERE research department on a project funded by Boeing and NASA Iowa Space Grant Consortium researching the implementation of 3D Extended Target Tracking (ETT) for Spacecraft Relative Navigation using LiDAR sensing.- Utilizing Iowa State's Spacecraft Simulation Laboratory and Neutral Buoyancy Tank to experiment with LiDAR point clouds to obtain a target's position, velocity, and heading angle via MATLAB.- Designing, manufacturing, and testing targets used to obtain true data compared to LiDAR experimental tracking data.- Using stochastic filtering to focus sensor data and estimate the states based on a dynamic model.

- Defined new scope of approval process for Burnsville Sensors PO placement that is no longer at risk of audit findings.- Reduced QASL by 11%, putting company resource focus into vital, active suppliers.- Performed supplier performance review, identifying systemic issues and areas for improvement for Collins and its suppliers.- Assisted in the SCAR and RCCA process of a focus supplier.

Developing curricula for/leading a course at Iowa State University designed to aide first-year students in their transition to college and the Honors Program.

Presented semester's research on "The Use of Physical Models as Teaching Tools in Engineering Statics" at the 17th ISU Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression, as well as at the Iowa State University CCEE Research Symposium.

Set up and programmed a Gocator 3506 3D sensor to scan, measure, and evaluate a range of parts in the inspection stage. Worked on various tasks including a Uson Sprint mD Leak Tester, reprogramming a Universal Robots UR3e to palletize parts in a complex order, and learning more about manufacturing processes and equipment. Presented findings to team and executives.

Performed research on and designed a solution to the issue of overheating resistors in an on-site emissions test laboratory.