Navpreet Saroya
ad0tc9@r.postjobfree.com +1-206-***-**** Seattle, WA San Francisco, CA
EXPERIENCE
Boeing Commercial Airplanes 777-X/9 Program June 2023 – Present Fulltime Design Engineer
● Collaborate with Belcan Engineering in releasing designs for the Fixed Leading Edge utilizing ENOVIA LCA/DCAC PDM.
● Employ CATIA V5 for design changes, enabling decisions through analyzing stress data on engineering design modifications.
● Facilitate seamless communication across multidisciplinary engineering teams for effective project planning and execution. Formula Electric at Berkeley Jan 2023 – Present Aeronautical Design & Manufacturing Sr. Engineer; Business Op. Advisor
● Contribute to the design and implementation of an active-aero DRS on a 2023/2024 competitive EV car, resulting in improved lap times (4.97 Downforce Coefficient; 1.41 CD).
● Presented design validations using ANSYS for an aero-kit to a team of engineers, showcasing strong communication.
● Proficiently utilized SolidWorks for comprehensive FEA analysis, ensuring validation of designs from junior engineers.
● Oversaw and managed TIG welding operations and coordinate Fablight sessions for seamless production processes. Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood April 2021 – Present Revenue Manager, Management level position at local hotel
● Manage revenue models, rate plans, advertising and corporate meetings for a 74 room establishment. o Currently projected to increase gross revenue by 25% compared to last fiscal year up to $2.6M total through the implementation of a dynamic rate plan and shoulder day promotions o Led the team to increase 2022 fiscal year GAR by 27.6% (+$440,000)
● Co-led a comprehensive $300k remodeling project (PIP), ensuring successful completion within budgetary constraints.
● Play a pivotal role in the recruitment, training, and supervision of front desk associates, contributing to a highly efficient and customer-centric team.
Xona Space Systems August 2022 – January 2023 Research Fellow through NewSpace (Mechanical Design)
● Spearheaded technical market research for a PNT service startup, assessing the feasibility of Lunar PNT services.
● Effectively devised and executed a comprehensive pitch deck and CONOP, encompassing revenue models, financial statistics, technical analyses, and more.
● Engaged with scientists, physicians, economists, and engineers to conduct in-depth research to identify the next technical strides required for seamless integration into the lunar ecosystem by leveraging satellite systems. EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley August 2022 - December 2025 B.S. Aerospace Engineering College of Letters & Sciences OTHER
● Technical Skills: Basic JavaScript, Synxis PM (managing software), MATLAB, CAD (CATIA V5/V6, SW), Multi-disciplinary collaboration, Metal/wood Machining, lean business operations, ENOVIA, Python.
● Relevant Coursework: Physics (Kinematics, Wave motion, Elec), Solid Mechanics, DataSTATS, DiffEQ, Linear Alg., Entrepreneurship in NewSpace, Material Sciences, Properties of Materials, Statistics, Engineering 7