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Experience

Work Experience

Systems and Test Engineer

Space Engineering Research Center – Marina Del Rey, CA

May 2024 - Present

  • Calculated mass flow rate through NASA Ames Astrobees’ impellers using force and torque data to quantify proportional fuel

  • usage to demonstrate improved delta-V efficiency of cooperative docking system over traditional RPO methods

  • Analyzed relative RPY angle data of genderless docking system (CLINGERS) tested on ISS to validate mission requirements

  • Designed and iterated prototypes using Solidworks for modular segmented telescope and magnetically actuated soft robot

  • Utilized Foxglove Studio and MATLAB to visualize key performance metrics and classify docking engagement of CLINGERS

  • Supported static and dynamic testing of space debris mitigation robot (REACCH) on both float table and integrated robotic arm

Course Producer for Mechoptronics B

University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA

Jan 2025 - May 2025

  • Assisting undergraduate students with laboratory experiments involving LabView, Arduino, and operational amplifier circuits

  • Tested and debugged operational amplifier circuits using digital multimeter, oscilloscope, waveform generator, and power supply

  • Facilitated experiments on digital image correlation, SMAs, wind tunnel, heat transfer, turbulent jets, and vibrating beams

Structural Engineering Intern

Northrop Grumman – Redondo Beach, CA

May 2023 - July 2023

  • Led stress analysis for additively manufactured component which saved $650,000 of production cost and 11 months of lead time

  • Enhanced part design by running trade studies in FEMAP to reduce mass and increase stiffness of topology-optimized designs

  • Processed FEM in Nastran and ran static and modal analysis to provide recommendations for component design modifications

  • Performed finite element analysis (FEA) using FEMAP and bolted joint analysis to certify automated robotic system

Education

Astronautical Engineering, Master of Science

University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA

Jan 2024 - May 2025

Relevant coursework: Spacecraft System Design, Human Spaceflight, Spacecraft Life Support Systems, Orbital Mechanics, Design of Low-Cost Space Missions

Aerospace Engineering, Bachelor of Science

University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA

Aug 2021 - May 2025

Honors: Presidential Scholar, Trojan Scholars Society, Grand Challenges Scholar

Relevant coursework: Aerospace Structures, Mechoptronics, Automotive and Flight Propulsion, CAD of Mechanical Systems

Technical Skills
& Achievements

  • MATLAB, Python, Arduino, LabView, Jupyter Lab, EdgeImpulse, Foxglove Studio, GPredict, AGI STK, Adobe Creative Suite

  • SolidWorks, Siemens NX, ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP, MathCAD, Nastran, Onshape

  • President of USC American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) – 2022-2024

  • AGI Systems Tool Kit Level 1 Certification, Level 1 TETK Certification

  • Won 2nd place at AIAA Region VI Student Conference for Best Paper

Publications

1. Load Testing of a Superelastic Tire

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AIAA Region VI Student Conference, March 29-30, 2025

Contributors: Audrey Park, Jacqueline Nguyen, Amanda Lucker, Yashvi Deliwala

 

2. Enabling Safe Efficient Rendezvous: The Value of Cooperative and Communicative RPO

 

IAF Space Operations Symposium, Held at the 75th International Astronautical Congress, October 14-18, 2024

Contributors: David Barnhart, Sami Haq, Henry Adam, Yashvi Deliwala, Melodie Ebrahimi, Haley Topper, Pierson Lintala, Jaxson Hill, Adarsh Rajguru

Awards & Honors

University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA

AME Student Achievement Award for Outstanding Ingenuity and Performance

May 2025

AIAA Region VI Student Conference – Irvine, CA

Second Place, Undergraduate Team Category

March 2025

University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA

Presidential Scholar

February 2021

Involvement

TerraTracer Project Manager

USC Makers

Aug 2024 - May 2025

  • Led team of 7 engineers to design and build 3D-mapping drone to survey and map terrain using LiDAR imaging and ESP-EYE camera with EdgeImpulse

  • Calculated 3D point clouds and display key metrics from drone on custom web application

Vice President of Operations

USC Society of Women Engineers

April 2024 - May 2025

  • Led team of 6 engineers, coordinating weekly meetings, overseeing USC SWE social media presence and communication

  • Redesigned USC SWE branding for social media, designed member merchandise in Canva and built website in Wix

  • Organized events for 500+ members with team of 35 people, providing academic assistance and mentorship to SWE members

Train Tango Mechanical Engineering Lead

USC Makers

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Working on virtual reality Subway Surfers game with 6-person team; leading hardware design for VR headset

  • Developing 3D printed VR headset using SolidWorks to function with custom LED screens while prioritizing size and comfort

  • Incorporating controller into wearable device consisting of controller, motion sensors, and elastic straps for hands-free gameplay

Structures Team Member

USC AeroDesign Team

Aug 2023 - May 2024

  • Developing hinging methods for rotating and folding wing designs to comply with competition and mission requirements

  • Working on design of payload storage structure and fuselage; assisting with laser-cutting samples of hatch mechanism drafts

  • Contributing to first version of competition plane and preparing to test mission capabilities

  • Participating in weekly technical and preliminary design reviews to prepare for AIAA Design, Build, Fly competition

President

USC American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

April 2022 - May 2024

  • Organizing networking and outreach events for 100+ USC students to build a community within USC AME/ASTE departments

  • Providing resources and guidance regarding career-related questions to prepare AIAA members for professional opportunities

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