Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Mark Farrens

Santa Ana, California 714-***-**** ***********@******.***

Objective

Aerospace engineer with hands-on experience in propulsion, structural analysis, and satellite systems, pursuing opportunities in product review and structural repair engineering. Skilled in CAD modeling and hardware testing. Eager to support military aviation platforms with a strong foundation in aircraft structures and repair design. EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, AEROSPACE ENGINEERING CSULB 2020-2025

· GPA: 3.3

· Relevant Coursework: Aircraft Structures, Flight Mechanics, Design of Aerospace Vehicles, Lab Instrumentation, Python, SolidWorks

PROJECTS

HYBRID ROCKET SLV DESIGN CSULB

· Led conceptual and preliminary design of a small hybrid rocket for 200 kg LEO payloads; developed system architecture based on mass budgets and delta-v requirements.

· Designed and analyzed combustion chambers, oxidizer tanks and structural elements using SolidWorks with modeling practices compatible with NX/Unigraphics workflows.

· Utilized NASA’s CEA chemical equilibrium solver to evaluate combustion efficiency and select optimal fuel-oxidizer combinations based on performance metrics and cost metrics. EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH ASSISTANT CSULB DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING 2023-2024

· Developed and tested Python-based compression algorithms on Raspberry Pi hardware for satellite comms.

· Led procurement of flight-like components and organized build phases.

· Delivered technical briefings and coordinated team efforts on risk mitigation and design status. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I INFUSYSTEM 2021-2022

· Repaired and validated medical devices through standardized test procedures.

· Repaired and validated medical devices through standardized test procedures.

· Drafted custom protocols to improve turnaround time for refurbished equipment.

· Trained new technicians on preventative maintenance, standards of operation, and repairs. This enabled technicians to certify a wider range of the customer’s products and meet our increasing demand.

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