Advanced Design Performance Engineer – Intern at Textron Aviation (2026-06 – 2026-08)
- Developed an excrescence drag prediction and analysis methodology for conceptual aircraft designs, enabling Advanced Design engineers to estimate drag contributions not captured by preliminary aerodynamic analyses or wind tunnel models
- Coordinated with Advanced Design team to ensure successful excrescence drag tool integration into future workflows
- Evaluated performance and market position of competitor aircraft against current and future Textron aircraft designs
- Analyzed performance characteristics of the Citation CJ4 by evaluating climb, cruise conditions, descent schedules, fuel consumption, and excrescence drag across varying conditions including wind, outside air temperature, and altitude
- Assessed parked aircraft tipping susceptibility under snow accumulation on the tail for various payload and fuel conditions by developing an Excel tool, enabling verification of new aircraft designs and comparison against existing aircraft designs
Structural Repair Customer Support Engineer – Intern at Textron Aviation (2025-06 – 2025-08)
- Issued 20+ structural repairs on various aircraft by writing and delivering memos including minor repairs, FAA 8100-9 repairs, and ferry flights to ensure structurally adequate repairs are installed and maintain FAA compliance
- Developed standardized bird strike inspection protocol for the maintenance manual of 15 aircraft models to ensure maintainers locate damage and properly inspect structural components in case of a suspected bird strike
- Created an Excel catalog of 8,100 FAA STCs pertaining to Textron Aviation aircraft for the Structural Repair team to record and reference their support position when deciding whether to service an aircraft with an STC
Mechanical Engineer – Intern at Twin Disc (2024-05 – 2024-08)
- Coordinated with suppliers to evaluate procurement options, redesigned components, and validated performance to supplier requirements using Romax simulations to adapt a legacy power take-off device for operation with a modern electric motor
- Validated 4 clutch designs using Romax and modeled 80+ components, including 20+ original designs, in SolidWorks
- Developed an Excel calculator tool to size shafts, keys, and keyways from required loading parameters or basic dimensions
