Kaitlynn Shostrom

ac0fo5@r.postjobfree.com ● 208-***-****

Objective

To obtain an entry-level Aerospace Engineering position.

Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Area of Concentration: Aeronautics

Graduation: 6 May 2017

GPA: 3.286/4.0

Relevant Coursework

Adv. CATIA Methods, Structures I/II, Structures & Instrumentation Lab, Electrical Engineering I, Digital Circuits, Materials Lab, Exp. Aerodynamics Lab, Aircraft Stability & Control, Aerodynamics I/II, Control Systems, Technical Report Writing,

Engineering

Experience

Engineering Intern

Merit Engineering & Equipment Company (May – August 2016)

Built Heavy Duty Gearbox in Solidworks

Developed improvements to manufacturing process

Created and updated product manuals

Project Spectre – CAD IPT lead, Structures/Propulsion/Fabrication IPT member

Designed outer mold line of long-range stealth bomber in CATIA. Led development of assembly model of aircraft and ensured all components were compatible. Assisted in fabrication of wind tunnel model and drawing package. Presented design to panel of industry professionals.

PR-9 Model – Leader of 3-person team

Modeled the PR9 Canberra in CATIA, calculated key characteristics such as wetted area, weight, and aspect ratio, then verified quality and completeness of project before submission.

Organizer Design Project

Designed a crate organizer to be cut from the plasma cutter and welded together without instructions. Learned how to account for tolerances and manufacturability in design.

Aircraft Control Law

Designed and simulated control law in Matlab for an existing aircraft that met roll, pitch, and yaw requirements and passed flying qualities assessment.

Work Experience

Student Employee

ERAU Disability Support Services (Sept 2015 – May 2016)

Lab Assistant – Assisted student with physical aspects of Machine Design Lab

Note Taker – Attended classes to write notes for another student.

Engineering Summer Camp Teacher

Treasure Valley YMCA - Downtown (June 2015 – Aug 2015)

Taught children critical thinking and problem solving skills through Lego Mindstorms.

Improvised activities to tailor curriculum to each group of children

Personally contacted parents to address any concerns

Engineering & Robotics Site Lead

Treasure Valley YMCA – Youth Branch (June 2014 – Aug 2014)

Operated independently on location

Developed and improved curriculum for young children

Skills

Software: CATIA V5, Draftsight, Solidworks 2016, Matlab/Simulink, Ansys, Autodesk Inventor, MS Excel, Gimp, MS Word, MS Powerpoint,

Language: Japanese (elementary)

Leadership/ Activities

Army ROTC Cadet, 2013 – 2015

Colorguard Co-Captain, 2012

Yavapai Humane Society Volunteer

Taiwan Mission Trip, Summer 2013

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