As an intern with Orbion, I have been able to do the following:• Converted the customer’s project scope to a full set of engineering requirements • Designed a system to fulfill my engineering requirements• Designed a radiation-hardened circuit based on engineering requirements using LTspice• Created an electrical part stress analysis document for radiation-hardened electrical components• Converted engineering plans to full design cycle cost analysis• Used Altium Designer to create a space-rated PCB

As a graduate electrical engineer researcher, I have been able to do the following:• Lead a team of undergraduate engineers to fabricate the electrical power system for the PRIMROSE rover• Design the power system for a rover the size of a side-by-side ATV• Breakdown power system into pieces, identify steps needed to create it, and delegate tasks to team members• Learn and teach other researchers proper techniques in wire harnessing for power sport applications• Create electrical systems for test setups to take experimental data on Lunar surface excavation• Troubleshoots electrical systems to ensure minimization of electrical noise (EMI) and system safety• Work with command and data handling (CDH) team members to integrate, power, and reduce the noise of the dozens of sensors on the vehicle

As a component systems engineer, I worked on the following:• From an RVM, create a qualification testing campaign for BCT reaction wheels• Verified requirements based on test results • Documented test results for transparency• Designed R&D test setup to gather information on BCT products• Authored customer-facing support documents• Assisted full-time engineers in nonconformance responses and mitigation

As a team leader for Mission Development and Simulation, I was able to accomplish the following:• Create an operational structure for two CubeSat missions based on industry research• Maintain the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) document for the Auris CubeSat Mission• Be the voice of ‘design for operation’ for 80 engineers on several different teams• Identified ground station providers based on cost, coverage, locations, and data rates• Know the Auris CubeSat like the back of my hand• Lead discussions of data handling of subsystems to promote the usability of satellites on orbit• Lead and assign tasks to a group of undergraduate engineers

In this role, I learned the importance of customer service and maintaining a steady attitude no matter what the shift threw my way. Being a waiter gave me constant practice in sales and the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone.

As an advanced concepts engineer intern with Textron Aviation, I was able to do the following:• Use CATIA V5 to create early layouts of new technologies on next-generation aircraft• Support a diverse engineering team to convert performance goals into novel aircraft designs• Participate in design reviews of aircraft systems• Conducted research to develop trade studies for new aircraft systems

Assisted to support the Parts and Accessories Engineering team in their day-to-day operations and testing. Completed an overhead protection system rollover test procedure as used for an internal company standard. Started work on a frame attached seatbelt assembly for TXT platform vehicles that would pass appropriate industry standards.