Geotechnical Laboratory Assistant | Western University September 2024 – April 2025
- Analyzed 40+ rock sample swelling under varying humidity and loads conditions to determine material properties using deflection gauges and excel.
- Performed 50+ chemical tests to assess material properties and composition of rock samples for customer projects.
Mechanical Design Engineer Intern | Canadensys Aerospace CorporationMay 2023 – August 2024
- RAPTOR – Robust All-terrain Platform, Tele-Operator/Robotic, Offroad Vehicle
- Engineered, modified, and assembled mechanical subsystems for off-road vehicle, including drivetrain and chassis.
- Utilized Inventor CAD modelling and FEA to design 15+ components and reduce the weight of 5+ parts.
- Assembled electrical harnesses, crimped and routed wires for battery packs, blower motors, and winch systems.
- Tested and ran diagnostics of mobility and electrical systems using Curtis 1314 to analyze component performance.
- Drafted 25+ engineering drawings in Autodesk Inventor for sheet metal parts, adhering to metal fabricator guidelines.
- LSEI-SMART – Lunar Surface Exploration Initiative
- Collaborated with a team to design and assemble payload integration systems for Lunar Utility Vehicle platforms.
- Selected and assembled 10+ COTS components (cameras, cranes, wheels) for terrestrial testing.
• LRM – Lunar Rover Mission
- Generated 15+ detailed part drawings in Autodesk inventor for components intended for 3D printing.
