Aerospace Engineer
Resume:
HARDIK PATEL
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
jn9x0a@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY:
• Skills: Experience in designing (ProE, SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, Unigraphics, etc) and analyzing performance of aircraft components. Working knowledge of MATLAB as well as experience doing FEM/ANSYS analysis. Excellent at analytical assessment of engineering data as well as presenting technical research and ideas. Outstanding communication skills. Self-starter and a team player with a high standard of personal excellence.
• Coursework: Aerospace Propulsion, Rocket Propulsion, Aerospace Controls System, Aerodynamics and Propulsion Lab, Numerical Methods, Aerospace Flight Mechanics, Aircraft Flight Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Aerospace Structures, Aerospace Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics: Incompressible Flow, Compressible Flow, Structures and Control Lab, Engineering Graphics and Design, Mechanics of Solids, Materials Science Engineering, Nuclear Power Engineering, Plasma and Fusion Science, Electronic Circuits and Lab
EDUCATION:
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
May 2010
• Tattvagyana Vidhyapeeth, Mumbai, India
Post-graduate, Non-degree Course
Comprehensive study of Eastern and Western Philosophy
July 2010 – May 2012
EXPERIENCE:
AIAA - Undergraduate Design Competition, Champaign, Illinois August, 2009 – May 2010
Emissions
• Identify and analyze emission sources (acoustic, chemical and particulate) for flight & operations
• Research possible enhancements to the engine and aircraft operations to minimize fuel burn and noise
• Develop concepts to reduce emissions and research alternative fuels
• Analyze and improve current flight operation methods to reduce emissions
Design
• Design, test and modify aircraft components, such as landing gear, engine intake, turbine fan, and nozzle to help reduce emissions
UIUC College of Law: IS Help Desk, Champaign, Illinois September, 2008 – June, 2009
Computer Assistant
• Resolve customer issues
• Analyze software and hardware problems
• Eliminate inefficient steps in troubleshooting and solving problems
• Coordinate with co-workers to setup multimedia equipment and other electronics
IIT MMAE Rocket Project, Chicago, Illinois September, 2006 - October, 2006
Structural and Material Analyst, Lead Designer
• Design the rocket body to meet required physical dimensions
• Analyze the structural and material properties to achieve correct drag coefficients
• One of the only teams to achieve target height as a result of optimal design
LEADERSHIP:
President, Conscious Youth of America August, 2008- May 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Develop a strong network between active students on the campus
Web/IT Chair, DHARMA [Hindu Student Organization] June, 2008- May 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Maintain an up-to-date, user friendly website. Provide a fast and effective means to communicate with the entire group
PERSONAL: US Citizen
REFERENCES: Available on request
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