Flight Test Engineer

• Jul 2022 - Present

Flight Test Pilot

• Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

Flight Test Engineer 2

• Jul 2020 - Jun 2022

Working on development and certification of hardware and software for Garmin GTN Xi series and Legacy GTN series navigators.

Flight Test Engineer 1

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

Providing flight test support for STC projects for multiple product lines. Work with software, hardware, systems, and certification departments on both development and certification of products. Provide flight testing and bug reports as well as feedback on various hardware and software design decisions.

Aircraft Systems Engineer 1

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

Work in the Certification department supporting efforts to obtain STCs for Garmin retrofit aviation products from a systems integration perspective. Duties include writing certification compliance reports, creating test plans, running bench tests, working with aircraft maintenance and inspection personnel, and supporting flight test efforts for many different avionics installations.

Engineering Controls Intern

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

Powertrain Manufacturing Controls Intern Created custom Matlab algorithms to improve accuracy and reduce cost for a current process Worked with external vendors to implement company standards on purchased equipment within the required timeframe Strategized and tested new equipment for future controls applications by building proof of concept test platforms Worked with manufacturing engineers to integrate controls equipment with manufacturing execution system (SCADA) Created standard PLC functions for production line equipment for factory-wide distribution Worked with prototype production machine to validate a new process and recommend improvements to machine vendor Show less

Mechanical Engineering Intern

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

During this four month internship I assisted engineers in the design of launch facilities. I helped design fire protection, HVAC, and other mechanical systems. I assisted and was in charge of in fluid dynamics and finite element analysis simulations. I have experience working with writing specifications and making design drawings. I gained experience in areas related to all types of engineering such as keeping records of design changes, recording and manipulating data in excel, cost estimates, and designing to client requirements. Show less

Mechanical Engineering Intern

• Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

Designed NASA launch facilities, as part of a team, at Merritt Island office Designed launch pad nozzles to client specifications using CFD and scale testing to verify results Used FEA methods to design engine mounts that meet client requirements for weight and strength Modeled solutions to design problems using Creo 2.0, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks Reviewed shop drawings for accuracy and conflicts Contributed to writing cost estimates and specifications for government contract work Integrated fire protection and HVAC systems into an existing facility design Show less

Photo Department Head

• May 2012 - Jun 2013

During my time as head of the photography department I was in charge of all photography on the campus of Walla Walla University. This includes yearbook, newspaper, senior portraits, and directory photos. I managed multiple employees including Photographers, Editors, and a Secretary. I am in charge of the entire photography process from taking photos, to publishing and safely archiving photos for school records. During my time as head of the photography department I was in charge of all photography on the campus of Walla Walla University. This includes yearbook, newspaper, senior portraits, and directory photos. I managed multiple employees including Photographers, Editors, and a Secretary. I am in charge of the entire photography process from taking photos, to publishing and safely archiving photos for school records.