Aerospace Engineer

Austen Thomas

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I’m an upcoming graduate of Western Michigan University’s accelerated Master’s Degree program, seeking a full time position in aerospace engineering. Completed a B.S. in aerospace engineering with a foundation in aerodynamics, propulsion, structural mechanics, and control systems. Currently developing and Electron Cyclotron Resonance thruster to satisfy graduate degree requirements. I’m an inspiring team leader with the ability to provide solutions, using decision making in the diagnosis and resolution of problems.

Education

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering Graduation Date: Fall 2021

GPA: 3.93 (4.0 Scale)

Bachelors of Science in Engineering

Major: Aerospace Engineering

Minor: Mathematics

GPA: 3.72 (4.0 Scale)

Experience

Graduate Researcher Aerospace Lab for Plasma Experiments at Western Michigan University 01/2020 – Present

·Design and development of electron cyclotron resonance thruster.

·Assist in design and testing of miniature ion thruster.

Research Assistant Aerospace Lab for Plasma Experiments at Western Michigan University 08/2020 – Present

·Assisting in the test and integration of cold gas thruster into 3U CubeSat

·Development of mission requirements and verification matrix (RVM)

·Education outreach program to further involvement in CubeSat development

Product Engineer Intern Parker Hannifin 08/2018 – Present

·Assist senior engineers in the design and testing of fluid system components.

·Develop and construct test structures for the use in fluid system component testing.

Mechanical Design Engineer Intern Paslin 05/2017-08/2017

·3D modeling functions supported by 2D detail drawings and layouts of weld assembly fixtures.

·Create and coordinate commercial component buyoff, bill of materials and robot payload analysis.

Teaching Assistant Western Michigan University 05/2018 -06/2018, 01/2019 – 04/2019, & 1/2020 – 4/2020

·Grading of homework and quizzes

·Supervision of lab session and examinations

Skills & Involvement

Software and Simulation

Siemens NX, AutoDesk Inventor, MATLAB, LabVIEW, COMSOL, and ANSYS Fluent

Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments (ALPE)

Investigates plasma for space propulsion, environmental concerns, and enhanced manufacturing.

Western Aerospace Launch Initiative (WALI)

Student organization at Western Michigan University with the goal of building CubeSats

Tau Beta Pi

National Engineering Honor Society

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