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Houston, Texas, United States

Contributing to hardware development and testing of the Pressure Control Assembly for AxH1 Station's Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)

Houston, Texas, United States

In my role as a HALO Human Factors Intern, I excelled in completing 16 task analyses, meticulously monitoring and tracking crew operations related to the removal, replacement, and maintenance of HALO ECLSS system hardware. Additionally, I showcased my leadership capabilities by leading three Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with Northrop Grumman.

Houston, Texas, United States

During my internship at NASA JSC, I developed AR optics, UX, and mechanical design architecture for xEMU spacesuits to support lunar surface EVA operations. I documented 78 COTS AR devices using a custom MediaWiki form, detailing technical specifications and control methods. I also conducted 24 hours of HITL testing in JSC’s lunar Rock Yard to evaluate the.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Graded bi-weekly problem sets and multiple exams associated with Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics for 50+ undergraduate and graduate students

Houston, Texas, United States

During my role as an ECLSS Intern at Axiom Space, I spearheaded the design, construction, and testing phases of the Vestibule Air Save Pump. I conducted vacuum tests down to 0.5psia tracking pump down, flow rate and thermal profiles. I established a comprehensive framework for the entire test campaign. This involved creating a detailed test matrix.

Hawthorne, California, United States

As a Propulsion R&D Intern at SpaceX, I reduced the transport time of the 5000lb Raptor engine within HQ by 350%. This was achieved through strategic vertical integration, innovative Ground Support Equipment (GSE) development, and prioritizing ease of use. Emphasizing safety, I conducted a meticulous verification process, corroborating hand calculations.

Austin, Texas Area

As the Chief Engineer of the Texas Rocket Engineering Lab, my role centered on crafting a well-rounded launch vehicle system. I led the design process by considering various technologies, including control systems, propulsion options, structural approaches, avionics solutions, and mission operations. This involved collaborative trade studies and team.

Austin, Texas Area

As the Structures Lead at the Texas Rocket Engineering Lab, my focus was on developing a comprehensive system for a 25 ft. tall, 15” diameter rocket destined to reach the Karman Line at 100 km. I played a key role in crafting the system overview and initiated the sizing and geometric designs of COPVs, airframe skirts, and overall physical systems.

Austin, Texas, United States

As a Propulsion Intern at Firefly Aerospace, I contributed to key aspects of engine testing and production. I performed critical path high-pressure verification testing of engine sealing solutions, which was instrumental in achieving flight acceptance. I designed and built an electromechanical test fixture to accurately verify the installation and.

As a Production/GSE Intern at Firefly Aerospace, I collaborated directly with engineers and technicians on the first-stage Reaver engine and its production. I designed and implemented new aluminum GSE tooling for efficient engine manifold removal and created the aluminum 'Stinger' tooling for safely installing four Reaver engines onto the horizontal test.

Cedar Park, Texas

As a Design Intern at Firefly Aerospace, I used Autodesk Inventor to model critical components, including the Lightning Engine, Thorax (engine stand), and the base for a full-scale Payload Fairing. I gained hands-on experience by cleaning turbomachinery for the Reaver engine turbopump using degreaser and citric acid cleaners and by collecting material.

Austin, Texas

As a Flight Systems Engineer for the Longhorn Rocketry Association, I designed and prototyped a modular supersonic rocket airframe using OpenRocket software, which included a carbon fiber fin system that was used on a competition rocket reaching an altitude of 10,000 feet. I also developed a piston-ejection recovery system, tested both on the ground and.

Austin, Texas Area

Beginning my time in LRA, I joined the Certification team and had the opportunity to fabricate my own 6ft fiberglass high power rocket from initial airframe layup to multiple launches. I eventually achieved my Level 2 Certification for Tripoli Rocketry Association and National Association of Rocketry after successfully launching and recovering my rocket.

Austin, Texas

As part of the in Dr. Todd Humphreys' Radionavigation Laboratory, I maintained labwide quadcopter hardware and software. Initially, I designed and 3D-Printed vibration isolation modules for onboard camera and IMU/Flight Computer to improve overall stability and resulting image recognition. I also integrated high speed, low latency network connection for.

Ms In Aeronautics & Astronautics (Msaa), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Autonomous & Intelligent Multi-agent Systems (AIMS) LabMajor Concentration: Aerospace Systems Minor.

Bachelor'S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Texas Rocket Engineering Lab, Longhorn Rocketry Association, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.