Lead Manufacturing Engineer

• Jul 2023 - Present

- Implemented an accelerated manufacturing timeline to rapidly build a 6-foot span high-performance aircraft, including completion criteria and buffers for unforeseen project delays- Formulated manufacturing SOPs to standardize the quality of aircraft components- Composed technical drawings for manufacturing use to streamline aircraft production, utilizing GD&T on applicable parts- Identified vehicle production bottlenecks and designed respective tools to increase team manufacturing efficiency Show less

Vehicle Configuration and Systems Integration Lead

• May 2023 - Present

- Developed a control rod sizing tool in SolidWorks and MATLAB to increase the accuracy of vehicle control surface simulation and decrease production time- Headed master vehicle CAD assembly in SolidWorks to ensure proper component interfacing- Conducted vehicle mass estimates to calculate center of gravity and ensure stable flight and ground handling- Sized taildragger landing gear spacing to meet aircraft tip-over criteria for appropriate ground stability

Aircraft Structures and Test Engineer

• Aug 2022 - May 2023

- Manufactured a custom reusable wing jig for reliable construction efforts, decreasing production time by 300%- Led and optimized production of interchangeable built-up composite wings capable of supporting 70 times the max aircraft weight when suspended from wingtips- Developed and implemented manufacturing techniques achieving required part tolerancing to ensure the seamless, interchangeable fit of wing complexes.- Designed and manufactured reusable testing equipment to validate theoretical results of max spar loading - Collected part production data on spars and ribs to improve wing rib integration to spar, which eliminated totalincompatible part yield originally at 10%- Assisted in the design of a quick-attach tail complex capable of assembly within 10 seconds. - Led a group of 4 team members to complete three sets of competition-grade interchangeable wings. Delivered components on schedule. Show less

Youth Aerospace Educator

• May 2023 - Aug 2023

- Wrote and improved program aerospace curriculum by focusing on concept accuracy and delivery methods - Taught aerospace fundamentals to underrepresented youth ranging from 2nd to 10th grade, adjusting methods to match students’ levels of understanding - Wrote and improved program aerospace curriculum by focusing on concept accuracy and delivery methods - Taught aerospace fundamentals to underrepresented youth ranging from 2nd to 10th grade, adjusting methods to match students’ levels of understanding

Math Tutor

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

- Tutored various age ranges of students in mathematics from basic arithmetic to calculus concepts, adapting strategies depending on observed needs. - Tutored various age ranges of students in mathematics from basic arithmetic to calculus concepts, adapting strategies depending on observed needs.

President of ASB/Student Council

• Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

Vice President of ASB/Student Council

• Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

Treasurer of ASB/Student Council

• Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

Chapter President

• Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

Served as President of the CAM Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society - Restructured club to expand membership (1 member to 11 members) and redefined community service goals - Developed and conducted 5 major community service projects throughout the year. Focus on community education and mental health. - Collaborated closely with other school organizations (Parent groups, Student Council, Rotary) to create school-wide, multi-grade events. Served as President of the CAM Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society - Restructured club to expand membership (1 member to 11 members) and redefined community service goals - Developed and conducted 5 major community service projects throughout the year. Focus on community education and mental health. - Collaborated closely with other school organizations (Parent groups, Student Council, Rotary) to create school-wide, multi-grade events.