Aircraft Design Intern – NASA Glenn Research Center – Mentor: Bradley French
40 hours/week: June 2021 – August 2021
- Research and 3D Design of integral structural components for NASA Electrified Aircraft Propulsion concept vehicle flight demonstrator through SolidWorks
- Additional research into aircraft materials and assignment to components based on cost, weight, and strength.
- Preliminary structural analysis and proof of design through ANSYS Mechanical
- Presented design to NASA teams on several occasions, and wrote final report of project to AIAA standards
Mechanical Engineering Co-op – Sierra Nevada Corporation / Sierra Space – Manager: Jonathan Parker
40 hours/week: January 2020 – January 2021
- Worked full time for entire year primarily on design and analyst teams
- Created various 3D models and engineering drawings in SOLIDWORKS to be manufactured or 3D-printed. These included mass simulators, improvements to existing testing fixtures, vibration testing components, etc.
- Assisted with conduction of Stress and Failure Analyses on large assemblies through ANSYS / Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Adapted to pandemic and maintained productivity through transition to remote work
- Gave project report presentations to engineering team in Durham after each quarter
SOLIDWORKS Support Drafter – Jordan Electric Motors – Manager: Don Jordan
15 hours/week: February 2021 – Present
- Use SOLIDWORKS to create models, part drawings, assembly drawings, and drawings for manufacturing
- Carrying out company program transfer from AutoCAD to SOLIDWORKS, gaining a much deeper understanding of both programs
- Develop more knowledge of electric motor design and manufacturing techniques while working under the supervision of a senior engineer
Project Intern – Easterseals – Manager: Kenny McQuitty
40 hours/week: May 2018 – August 2018
- Helped run Easterseals non-profit summer employment program for underprivileged youth in Clermont County, Ohio
- Small team successfully oversaw 100 teens: organized entire program, gathered all necessary information, tracked their progress, followed up with appointments
- Worked with and documented sensitive information from State and maintained privacy of personal files
