Mechanical Engineer
with Aerospace Ambitions

Designed a hybrid thermal management system for a Mars cave exploration rover, keeping components alive across surface temperature swings of -125°C to +20°C and 48-hour subsurface operations with zero solar input. Ran trade studies across passive retention, active heat generation, and heat rejection — evaluating MLI, PCM, loop heat pipes, radiators, and thermoelectric coolers. Modeled the full thermal network in MATLAB Simscape to verify performance across both operational modes. Part of a 15-person multidisciplinary team producing deliverables aligned with NASA proposal standards.

Built a custom Wheatstone bridge circuit for strain gauge signal conditioning, then programmed a LabVIEW VI using state machine architecture to monitor and classify posture in real time. Integrated with NI DAQ hardware to process sensor data and trigger feedback via buzzer and on-screen alert. Produced full VI math derivations, uncertainty analysis, and circuit schematics.

Designed and modeled a wind tunnel in AutoCAD, simulated airflow in MATLAB Simscape/Simulink, and built an Arduino-based data acquisition system to measure lift and drag under controlled airflow conditions. Not a class assignment — just something I wanted to build.

Designed the full mechanical assembly in SolidWorks and produced laser-cut fabrication files in AutoCAD. Programmed a SparkFun RedBoard in Arduino to coordinate servo motor actuation with motion sensor input for consistent, repeatable tape application. Built and documented the complete electromechanical circuit including a full wiring diagram.