N ikita Gokhale

*** ***** ***** • Rockville, MD *0850 • 301-***-**** • acd1yx@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an entry level position that will allow me to apply my technical background and further develop my

strengths while utilizing my leadership and organizational skills.

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 2009 May 2013

B.S. Aerospace Engineering

• Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Object Oriented Programming, Cognitive Science, System Dynamics

and Control, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Control Systems Design, Introduction to Web Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Spring 2013

Mars Exploration CubeSat Design Project, Atlanta, GA

Instrument Systems Engineer

• Worked with six engineers to design a 6U CubeSat that would perform radio operations on the surface of

Mars to improve EDL for lander missions

• Researched components to fulfill mission requirements while meeting cost and dimension requirements

• Performed a TOPSIS analysis to select componentry for the satellite

• Created 3D model of satellite and components in SolidWorks

• Conducted Monte Carlo simulation to assess mission risk

• Presented report to a group of highly esteemed engineers from JPL and Aerospace Corp.

2010 Fall 2011

Materials, Science, and Engineering Dept., Atlanta, GA

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Designed a ring gear using composite materials

• Used CAD software to create a 3D model of part

• Conducted structural tests on part to assess failure points on the model

• Developed a technical model to be sent out to the manufacturer

2010 Fall 2011

Aerospace Systems Design Lab, Atlanta, GA

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Designed a web based manufacturing process selector using Flash Builder

• Researched manufacturing processes commonly used in the aeronautical industry

• Conducted cost analysis to provide the most economical solution based on user needs

Summer 2011

Revolution Cycles, Rockville, MD

Bicycle Technician and Sales Clerk

• Assembled bicycles shipped to store from manufacturer

• Helped customers purchase the best product for their needs

• Repaired broken bicycles brought in by customers

Summer 2008

Power Generation Engineering Services Co., Cairo, Egypt

Environmental Intern

• Compiled monthly reports of El Tebbin power plant

N ikita Gokhale

102 Edith Drive • Rockville, MD 20850 • 301-***-**** • acd1yx@r.postjobfree.com

Drafted and created an environmental policy for workplace

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Translated meteorological data from Arabic

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RELEVANT SKILLS

Applications: All Microsoft Office Platforms, Adobe Suite, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, NX8, Pro E

Languages: MATLAB, Simulink, C, C++, HTML, CSS, Java, Python, JavaScript

N ikita Gokhale

102 Edith Drive • Rockville, MD 20850 • 301-***-**** • acd1yx@r.postjobfree.com

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