NASA 

Ames Research Center
Mountain View, CA

Visiting NASA Fellow (CBRE)
June 2024 - Sept. 2024
  • Developed adaptive modeling framework for radiative heat transfer in hypersonic reentry simulations​​

Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, OH

Visiting NASA Fellow (CBRE)
June 2023 - Sept. 2023
  • Developed fidelity-adaptive scramjet combustion models which maintain simulation accuracy while achieving 2x computational speedup
  • Consulted on implementation of novel combustion models in NASA CFD code​

Langley Research Center
Hampton, VA

Visiting NASA Fellow (CBRE)
June 2022 - Sept. 2022
  • ​Performed large-eddy simulations of a liquid-fueled scramjet combustor
  • Designed novel analysis methods for higher-order statistics of cavity residence time
  • Developed low-order models of cavity-stabilized scramjet combustion

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA

Associate Engineer, Post Grad - Falcon Structures Engineering
May 2019 - Aug. 2019
As a member of the Falcon Structures team, I worked on a range of projects involving both Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. These projects focused on mechanical design and finite element analysis.
  • Designed and analyzed structural and non-structural hardware for Falcon 9 landing legs to improve reliability and reusability
  • Analyzed Falcon Heavy center core primary structure to support successful NASA certification effort
  • Developed software tools to support design work and automate analysis post-processing
  • Designed and performed pressurized testing with hazardous materials to inform Falcon 9 Stage 2 hardware qualification

Vehicle Engineering Co-op - Falcon Integration and Test
Jan. 2018 - June 2018
I worked in the Falcon Integration and Test team, where my responsibilities ranged from projects of extremely broad scope, such as improving corrosion resistance across Falcon 9 Stage 1, to development and implementation of part-level design improvements. In general, a major goal of this team was to improve Falcon 9's reusability by systematically designing out the need for refurbishment and improving the operational efficiency of the refurbishment process where necessary. Many of these projects were multidisciplinary in nature, requiring coordination of subject matter experts across the organization, and integrating their expertise to push projects through to implementation.
  • Developed and implemented multiple design changes to Falcon 9 Stage 1, improving reusability and reducing refurbishment time
  • Designed and implemented tool for inspecting Dragon 2 orbital tube welds to NASA standards, reducing test setup time by 74%
  • Authored multiple documents for improved corrosion control on Falcon 9, through both design and operational improvements
  • Designed test fixtures and developed test regime for novel systems of foam materials, coatings, and adhesives to be used in dampening applications on Falcon 9

iRobot
​Bedford, MA
​Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Wet Floor Care Robotics

Jan. 2017 - June 2017
I worked on a team responsible for designing iRobot's Braava Jet m6 wet floor care robot. In this position, I was given responsibility for designing a critical subsystem of the robot, taking it from concept to manufacturing optimization over the course of 6 months. This subsystem also enabled a user-facing feature, bringing with it the challenges of user experience and industrial design. I also helped to develop the design of other parts around the robot, including significant structural components.
  • Led design of multiple high-volume production parts and assemblies for Braava Jet m6
  • Designed mathematical model and generalized Pareto optimization software for multi-link robot mechanism
  • Refined parts to improve strength, stability, UX, and ID, while accounting for constraints of cost, DFM, and DFA
  • Iterated design through multiple prototype stages based on quantitative testing and subjective feedback
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and presented developments in both formal and informal settings

GE Global Research
​Niskayuna, NY
Intern - Advanced Communications Systems Laboratory, Distributed Intelligent Systems Laboratory

June 2016 - Sept. 2016
At GE, I worked in two separate laboratories. In the Advanced Communications Systems Laboratory, I initiated and developed image processing software for automatic reference point detection in photogrammetry applications, leading to an 85% reduction in labor cost from the previous method.

In the Distributed Intelligent Systems Laboratory, I led the mechanical design of a remote repair patch applicator robot for gas turbines, improving the stability and precision of its end effector and increasing its modularity for easier part replacement and faster design iteration.