OBJECTIVE: Seeking a full time opportunity in the field of space exploration to expand knowledge by applying skills in systems design and analysis and subsystem level integration and testing through effective technical communication Available Date: 01/2009; Citizenship Pending – 06/2009

EDUCATION:

* UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, College of Engineering

   Ann Arbor, MI                                                            

** B.S.E in Aerospace engineering [May 2007] G.P.A: 3.27/4.00 

** Masters of Engineering in Space Engineering [Dec 2008] G.P.A: 3.9/4.0 

** Related Coursework:

-  Space Instrumentation

-  Flight Dynamics and Controls

-  Space Systems Design and Management

-  Spacecraft Technologies

-  Aircraft and Spacecraft Structures

-  Aircraft and Spacecraft Propulsion

-  Rocket Propulsion

-  Data Analysis and System Identification

-  Electrical Circuits, Signals, and Applications

-  Aerospace Engineering Laboratories I and II

-  Undergraduate Research / Directed Study

EMPLOYMENT:      

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. [5/2008 - Present]

Avionics Systems Intern

•Conducted field tests and analyzed results for a prototype flash LIDAR

•Designed, developed and conducted a proof-of-concept Air Circulation System Test for the Dragon Spacecraft

•Designing and implementing a Star-Tracker test-bed through software simulations

•Conducted vibration tests and thermal-vacuum cycling on a LRF and a Thermal Imager

•Conducted coverage analysis for Dragon to ISS link to help define approach operations

BALL AEROSPACE AND TECHNOLOGIES CORP. [6/2007 – 8/2007]

Systems Technical Intern III: Airborne Sensors Initiative / In-Situ Exploration     

•Conducted field tests and analyzed results with prototype spectrometer (PAVIS) using IDL

•Re-Aligned the optical path and detectors for a polarimeter (PISCES)

•Consolidated five interpolation codes into one in IDL for flight data processing

•Developed code for closed-loop operation of BESST radiometer fold-mirror stepper motor

•Performed assembly and fit tests for mechanical components of BESST radiometer

GO-BLUE IMAGER [8/2006 – 4/2007]

Research and Development Assistant

• Aided in testing of LabVIEW code to implement autonomous controllers

• Re-designed base for a satellite dish to manufacture and replace current mechanism

• Aided in several telemetry field tests

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

SPACECRAFT TECHNOLOGIES – Implementing Global Access Internet Network

Spacecraft Modeling Manager [9/2007 – Present]

• Responsible for developing spacecraft structural shape and configuration

• Responsible for integrating subsystems’ individual components ensuring all launch constraints are met

Strategic Business Development Representative [9/2007 – Present]

• Negotiated with companies such as Space Systems Loral, IPSTAR, and ManSat to determine feasibility of acquiring Geostationary orbital slots and frequency bandwidth over the African Continent

• Developed professional relationship with several Satellite ISPs such as Hughes, Inmarsat and IntelSat to develop strategic deals for leasing bandwidth over Africa

SPACE INSTRUMENTATION – Weather Balloon [1/2007 – 4/2007]

Student Engineer

• Designed, built and tested a near space payload incorporating sensors and cameras

• Developed circuit boards for power distribution and command and data handling

• Developed and tested program for onboard microcontroller to perform timed imaging, telemetry and control kill switches

• Conducted several field telemetry tests and integrated systems tests

• Launched, tracked and recovered payload successfully 

SPACE SYSTEMS DESIGN – Apophis Competition [1/2007 – 4/2007]

Payload Systems Engineer

• Conducted heritage trade studies on instrument suite for Ra satellite and developed systems level requirements for effected subsystems to follow

• Coordinated payload information among the different subsystems

PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

U-M STUDENT SPACE SYSTEM FABRICATION LAB (S3FL)

CubeSat Project           [9/2007 – Present]

Chief Engineer

• Creating a platform to improve capabilities of S3Fl providing future opportunities for student research in space

• Conducting reviews and guiding subsystem leads in tasking and scheduling

Tethered Satellite Ionopheric Explorer (TSIX) [9/2006 – 12/2006]

Student Systems Engineer

• Performed system level tasks by integrating payload subsystems, conducting trade studies, defining requirements and allocating mass, cost and power budget     

CanSat Competition [9/2005 – 5/2006]

Chief Engineer/Project Lead                               

• Led a team of eight students to research and develop can-sized payload

• Defined requirements, conducted trade studies and compiled system level budgets

• Wrote and edited the mission proposal and concept of operations documents

• Presented in preliminary and critical design reviews to faculty and graduate students

• Programmed a microcontroller to record, save and transmit data collected from sensors and developed circuits to perform power management and data control

RELATED SKILLS:

CAD Software: Solidworks 2005 SP3.1, I-DEAS 12, Unigraphics NX 2.0

Applications: Microsoft Office, Matlab 7.0.4, Maple 10, Astrogator/STK (Satellite Tool Kit), IDL

Programming Languages: C, C++, Assembly

AWARDS/RECOGNITION:

- Leadership Recognition Award for CanSat Project in S3Fl

- Third place award for the Landes Prize in technical communication                              

PERSONAL:               

- Enjoy several outdoor sports: rock climbing, kayaking, skydiving, high-altitude hiking

- Participate annually in the Intramural Sports program at UM (soccer, ultimate Frisbee)

- Organized several shows for interns at Ball Aerospace, Summer 2007

- Helped the local Red Cross station serving food for the needy, Summer 2004

- National Honors Society Holiday Drive Chair, 2003