Boom Supersonic
Centennial, CO
Build Engineering Intern
06/2026 – 08/2026
- Coordinated a 20-sample Inconel 718/M250 inertia-welding trial with Interface Welding to establish process parameters and evaluate supplier capability for a low-pressure shaft with up to a 40-week production lead time.
- Designed and implemented modular 80/20 support structures for the Sprint Core oil skid, routing wiring above hot instrumentation and mounting electrical boxes with custom-drilled brackets.
- Developed 5+ process paths in Manufacturo covering 40+ operations and 200+ steps to support first-time SN0 turbofan engine assembly, establishing structured workflows ahead of tooling and fixturing availability.
- Developed an internal engineering platform integrating BOM, Teamcenter, and Notion data to centralize 2,000+ parts across 15+ modules, including revisions, risks, and BOM issues.
- Developed NX scripts to automate bounding-box and volumetric data extraction for 2,000+ SN0 components, saving 60+ hours while supporting CMM sizing, component weight estimation, and build card development.
GW Micropropulsion and Nanotechnology Lab
Washington, DC
Summer Research Intern
06/2025 – 08/2025
- Collaborated on the development and fabrication of μCAT plasma thruster prototypes, streamlining manufacturing processes to reduce build time by ~30%.
- Designed and produced a scalable torsional thrust stand for small-scale electric propulsion systems capable of measuring Newton-level thrust.
- Integrated a voice-coil calibration system to replace electromagnetic combs, expanding direct measurement range ~50,000× from 30 μN to 1.5 N and eliminating the need for imprecise extrapolation.
- Operated high-vacuum chambers to conduct experiments, including pump-down procedures and leak checks.
GW Baja SAE — Automotive Student Design Team
Washington, DC
Drivetrain Lead
07/2025 – 06/2026
- Redesigned the 4WD power-transfer system from chain to prop shaft, eliminating the engagement clutch and chain-related reliability issues while optimizing gear ratios around a COTS overrunning front differential.
- Utilized tensile testing data to optimize gear parameters, decreasing MOI by 26% while sustaining FOS of 1.5.
- Redesigned wheel hubs from a two-piece 6061-T6 hub and 7075-T6 spline adaptor assembly into a single-piece 7075-T6 component, reducing component count by 50% while improving structural integrity.
- Developed an in-house CNC broaching process for internal spline manufacturing using COTS CV-joint spline geometry data, reducing spline manufacturing lead time from weeks to hours while enabling repeatable in-house production.
Team Captain
06/2024 – 06/2025
- Led a 30+ member team through the design, fabrication, and testing of an off-road vehicle for the Baja SAE competitions.
- Designed and manufactured a dog clutch and actuator system to enable shifting between two- and four-wheel drive modes.
- Iterated upon a custom 2-stage reduction gearbox to increase torque output by 26% while improving rear packaging.
- Managed a $40,000 budget and served as primary point of contact for manufacturing and outsourcing of custom components across university and third-party facilities.
- Led team in the 2025 Maryland Baja SAE competition, finishing 20 places higher than the previous year.
GW Machine Shop
Washington, DC
Student Machinist
10/2024 – Present
- Sole operator of a Haas Mini Mill 2 CNC machine, machining 30+ components for research and student projects.
