Joshua Esfeld
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Work/Volunteer Experience
Internship at B/E Aerospace Summer 2016
Performed mechanical and flammability testing for certification of composite materials used in products
Developed problem solving skills in a real engineering environment
Gained insight into the inner workings and structure of large aerospace companies
Volunteer Research Assistant for Ram Accelerator Lab at UW Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Contributed to multiple research projects including the Europa Ice Penetrator project, funded by NASA
Gained foundational knowledge of various engineering/scientific methods and practices
Machine shop certified
Newcastle Golf Course April 2015-June 2015
Guest services representative
Responsibilities included ensuring guests had excellent experiences, golf carts & driving range management
Sahara Pizza June 2011-September 2013
Responsibilities included professional pizza engineer, customer service, promoted to delivery driver
Relay for Life 2009-2012
Group achieved goal of $10,000 raised for cancer research in 2011
VOICE (Volunteer Outreach In Communities Everywhere) 2008-2010
Youth and Family Service program to help nonprofit organizations all over Seattle area
Projects included food banks, park restoration, and cooking for homeless people
Education
University of Washington – BSAAE from William E. Boeing department of Aeronautics & Astronautics June 2015-June 2017
Notable coursework: thermodynamics, fluids, HT, flight & orbital mechanics, flight test, controls, and structures/FEA
Cumulative 3.44 GPA, achieving Dean’s List twice
Bellevue College – AS degree in Mechanical Engineering 2013-2015
Cumulative 3.62 GPA
The University of Arizona 2012-2013
Mercer Island High School 2008-2012
Projects
Senior Capstone Project: Short Range Electric Aircraft Sponsored by Boeing Winter 2017-Spring 2017
Proof of concept regarding the technical feasibility and financial viability of a short range, all electric airplane
Design and analysis of airplane within customer spec of a shuttle service for Boeing employees who commute between facilities in Seattle area to reduce local travel costs
Team leader, aerodynamics lead, tech evaluation, range & mission route structure, cost analysis, innovator
Supersonic RUAV project contribution Fall 2016
Assigned to help finish past capstone project of designing and constructing supersonic RUAV
Learned to manufactured composite parts, overall systems integration mindset
Icing Wind Tunnel Spring 2016
Leader of group that designed and constructed a wind tunnel capable of modeling icing conditions
Project ended up being wildly successful despite time and budget constraints
Electric Bike Project Summer 2016
Converted regular bicycle into an electric powered bike
Personal project stemmed from interest in green technologies
Leadership
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Senior Vice President Fall 2015-Present
Elected VP by class of 2017 for the UW AIAA chapter
Help to organize professional development and social departmental events
Leader and representative for students to the A&A department administration
Building Relationships in Diverse Groups to Empower Students/Staff (BRIDGES) leader 2011-2012
Led group of 25 students to become more unified in Mercer Island High School community
Accomplishments & Awards
Crossed Pacific Ocean on sailboat with family 1998-2000
Two-and-a-half-year voyage throughout South Pacific
Mercer Island Golf Team most inspirational player award 2009-2010
Honored with Kenneth Waldbaum inspirational leader award for Confirmation class 2010
Personal Skills & Attributes
Capable of using SolidWorks, MATLab, Abaqus, and MS Office software
Dynamic personality with effective interpersonal skills in one-on-one, group, and presentation settings
Ability of lead regardless of position in harmony with being a cohesive and hard-working team player
Positive attitude towards getting work done, gaining wisdom, respecting others, self improvement, and life in general