ISAAC HILL
*** ******** ****. ● Pasadena, CA ****7 ● **********@*****.*** ● 626-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Hard working engineering graduate with a solid academic record and good technical knowledge and proficiency using various programming languages and computer-aided design tools. Gained valuable research and project management skills from work experience. Also possess good organization and communication skills.
EDUCATION
B.S. Aerospace Engineering (May 2011)
University of Southern California
B.S. Engineering Physics (May 2011)
Biola University
Major GPA: 3.13
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES
• Languages: MATLAB, LabVIEW, C++,
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• CAD tools: Solidworks (CSWA Certification), Solid Edge
ACADEMIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Aircraft Design Project (Spring, 2011)
o Utilized solidworks to generate 3d models of airplane parts, such as the fuselage
o Conducted trade studies on aircraft design parameters, such as aspect ratio and sweep, and tail configuration
o Performed stress analysis on wings using finite element method
• Senior Project (Fall, 2010)
o Worked with a small group of students to design a small-scale lox-methane rocket for the purpose of characterizing liquid methane as a propellant
o Gained familiarity with the design and construction of liquid propulsion systems
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Student Intern: Infrared Photonics Group (Summer 2008)
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
o Performed error analysis of data from a Computed Tomographic Imaging Spectrometer
o Developed matlab programs that can efficiently reduce the error in the image reconstruction process
• Student Intern: Systems Engineering Group (Summer 2006)
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
o Developed a gravitational model of a testbed spacecraft designed to support a laser interferometer space antenna
o Organized information from schematic diagrams and experimental measurements to map the location of various spacecraft parts into a 3-d model
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
• WVT Rusch Engineering Honors Program (2009)
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - member (2009 – Present)
• National Dean’s List (2006 – 2008)
• Calculus Tutor - Biola University (2007)
• Salutatorian - Blair High School (2006)