Mechanical Engineer

Ernie Alvarez

**** ******* ***** *** ****, CA ***22

408-***-**** *****.*********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a contractor position at Laysion Tech that allows me to contribute to the designs of street lamps for LED lighting

EDUCATION

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

B.S., Aerospace Engineering August 2010

Minor in Physics, Mathematics, and Philosophy

Upper Division Aerospace Engineering GPA: 3.61/4.00

Relevant Coursework:

Mechanical Engineering Design, Engineering Graphics and Design, Circuit Analysis, Mechanics of Materials, Statics, Dynamics, Materials Science, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Spacecraft Thermal Control, Engineering Technical Writing

Coursework for Fall 2011: Advanced Compressible Flow, Applied Stress Analysis, Finite Element Methods in Engineering

California Engineering in Training (EIT) Certified on 1/16/09, Certificate No. 134471

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Adept quantitative and qualitative problem solver

Adaptable in working efficiently with others or individually

Detail-oriented and extremely self-motivated

Quick learner and enthusiastic in learning new things

Software Knowledge: AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, C, C++, Matlab, Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Basic, Windows

PROJECTS

Madcow Rocketry-Patriot April 2011-Present

Construct a rocket to compare theoretical altitude value found by use of computer programs to the actual altitude attained during launch

Mixed and tested ammonium perchlorate based propellant

Assisted with assembly of the motor mount, body tube, fins, and payload section

Created a bill of materials, documented procedure, analysis, and approach for technical report and presentation

CubeSat Sept. 2009-April 2010

Designed a 10cmx10cmx10cm microsatellite to retrieve data of physical parameters such as pressure, temperature, altitude, and acceleration via a telemetry system

Performed vibrations test using a shake table at Westpak Inc.

Executed impact and temperature testing

Created a bill of materials and documented procedure, analysis and approach for technical report and presentation

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