Aerospace/Electrical Engineer II

• Aug 2016 - Present

PhD. Student (Graduate Researcher)

• Mar 2013 - Aug 2016

Graduate Researcher (Spring 2012 - Summer 2016) --Aerospace Systems Design Lab (ASDL) - worked on systems of systems and systems engineering topics related to (i) Naval Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) simulations of intelligent decision making strategies for battle-space scenario awareness; and (ii) Naval Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) tactical simulations to assess performance and utility of DEWs as an alternative to direct-fire kinetic impact weapons for mid-to-short range tactical scenarios. Show less

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2016

Graduate Research Assistant (Fall 2009 - Fall 2011) --Costello Research Group (CRG) - conducted aerospace related research in flight dynamic behavior of unconventional asymmetric projectiles for development of next-gen smart weapons technologies.Graduate Teaching Assistant (Fall 2011) --Taught a sophomore level introductory design course that focuses on basic machining, mechatronics, technical writing, and the design process.

Intern/Researcher

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

Roll-Stable Projectile Flight Dynamics Analysis for Precision Applications - Developed a nonlinear flight dynamic model to simulate aerodynamically asymmetric projectiles and conducted a series of parametric trade studies to determine airframe configurations for naturally-uprighting, roll-stable projectile airframes; results published within the U.S. Army Research Labs in summer 2010. Roll-Stable Projectile Flight Dynamics Analysis for Precision Applications - Developed a nonlinear flight dynamic model to simulate aerodynamically asymmetric projectiles and conducted a series of parametric trade studies to determine airframe configurations for naturally-uprighting, roll-stable projectile airframes; results published within the U.S. Army Research Labs in summer 2010.

Intern

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

EMI gasket and tolerance analyses for electronic cabinets used in the Taiwanese Surveillance Radar Program (SRP) - evaluated digital subminiature connector assemblies in all electronic modules for electromagnetic and structural integrity. EMI gasket and tolerance analyses for electronic cabinets used in the Taiwanese Surveillance Radar Program (SRP) - evaluated digital subminiature connector assemblies in all electronic modules for electromagnetic and structural integrity.

Undergraduate Student Researcher

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

Analysis support for the A3 Subscale Diffuser Test Program - data review and associate operations performance investigations regarding annular supersonic steam ejector analysis. Worked with program engineers to develop a comprehensive technical report and presentation summarizing research results. Analysis support for the A3 Subscale Diffuser Test Program - data review and associate operations performance investigations regarding annular supersonic steam ejector analysis. Worked with program engineers to develop a comprehensive technical report and presentation summarizing research results.