Experience

MAKEL ENGINEERING, INC.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Test Specialist

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  • Lead test engineering team• Manage test engineering interns• Generate test reports, project test plans, and internal engineering development documentation• Execute engineering tests in accordance with governing standards (MIL-STD, NASA-STD, SAE, ASME)• Design, manufacture, and operate engineering test stands, including• Calibrate, test, debug, and verify proper operation of Devices Under Test• Gather and analyze data from engineering tests• Use test engineering expertise to contribute to development of novel sensing systems• Create automated testing software and develop data management systems• Analyze testing data Show less

• Technician

  • Feb 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Execute engineering tests in accordance with governing standards (MIL-STD, NASA-STD, SAE, ASME)• Generate test reports, project test plans, and internal engineering development documentation• Design, manufacture, and operate engineering test stands• Calibrate, test, debug, and verify proper operation of prototype and deliverable products• Gather and analyze data from engineering tests to contribute to engineering development and product delivery• Gather and analyze data to produce failure analysis of electro-mechanical devices• Manufacture mechanical components and assemblies• Manufacture electrical components and assemblies• Perform Q.A. checks on mechanical/electrical components and assemblies Show less

• Administrative Specialist

  • Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

  • Place orders, update PO records, and process shipments, deliveries, and invoices• Assist with general office organization• Data entry as needed• Assist Engineering Departments as needed• Perform engineering tests under the direction of the Lead Test Engineer• Audit contract binders for proper documentation



CSU Chico Rocketry and Aerospace Club

• Payload Design Lead

  • Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Lead the design and manufacturing of a scientific payload for the CRAC 2023 Level 3 High Power Rocketry launch. • Manage members of the payload team to achieve successful design and payload integration. • Use a combination of off-the-shelf hardware and custom hardware to create an atmospheric science sensing payload. • Perform principal prototype and integration testing for the scientific payload. • Lead the design and manufacturing of a scientific payload for the CRAC 2023 Level 3 High Power Rocketry launch. • Manage members of the payload team to achieve successful design and payload integration. • Use a combination of off-the-shelf hardware and custom hardware to create an atmospheric science sensing payload. • Perform principal prototype and integration testing for the scientific payload.



CSU Chico Formula SAE

• Aerodynamics Design Lead

  • Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Lead Aerodynamics team in the design of Formula SAE rules compliant aerodynamics package • Manage Aerodynamics Team, providing tasking, scheduling, and performing project management • Perform CFD analysis of proposed aerodynamics components • Ensure rigorous documentation of Aerodynamics Package design • Lead Aerodynamics team in the design of Formula SAE rules compliant aerodynamics package • Manage Aerodynamics Team, providing tasking, scheduling, and performing project management • Perform CFD analysis of proposed aerodynamics components • Ensure rigorous documentation of Aerodynamics Package design