Work experience

June 2026 - August 2026

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Burke Aerospace - Farmington, Connecticut

Supported the development and manufacturing of government and commercial jet engine hot-section components.
Programmed 5-axis CNC and sinker/wire EDM machines using Mastercam.
Designed fixtures and tooling in SolidWorks to support production and optimize manufacturing processes.
Used PC-DMIS to perform coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspections.

March 2026 - Present

NASA Space Grant | PI: Dr. Suk Bum Kwon - West Haven, Connecticut

Investigate passive transportation of condensation droplets on heat-exchanger surfaces for space applications by inducing varied wettability and capillary forces through CNC-milled microstructure surface geometries.
Work in the Yale University Cleanroom and University of New Haven Mechanical Workshop.
Use Python to generate G-code for Haas CNC milling.
Use Java to simulate droplet physics.

September 2025 - Present

University of New Haven Mars Rover Team - West Haven, Connecticut

Led a four-member multidisciplinary team, the smallest team in the competition, to the 2026 University Rover Challenge at the Mars Desert Research Station in Southern Utah, competing against teams with hundreds of undergraduate and graduate members; placed 20th overall and 11th in the Science Mission among 116 teams from 18 countries.
Designed, manufactured, wired, and programmed an electromechanical subsystem to drill and extract subsurface soil, transfer the soil to reaction chambers, and test for biological signatures using ninhydrin and resazurin assays. The subsystem features custom precision-toleranced mechanical components, a custom heater, motors and motor controllers, servos, sensors, and Python-based control and feedback running on a Raspberry Pi 5. Chemical assays were validated in the laboratory. View project
Designed and manufactured a lead-screw-driven robotic gripper capable of lifting 20 kg, autonomously operating a keyboard, and inserting a USB-C connector, with camera-based teleoperated and autonomous control. View project
Designed and manufactured tank-style treads for reliable traversal of rough terrain. View project

March 2026 - Present

University of New Haven - West Haven, Connecticut

Nominated by faculty to represent the Tagliatela College of Engineering.
Represent the college at prospective student events, open houses, and campus tours.

June 2025 - August 2025

BL Companies - Melville, New York

Designed a vaulted regulator station using AutoCAD Plant 3D catalog and specification sheets.
Created bills of materials and standard operating procedures.
Developed AutoCAD Plant 3D standards, including parts catalog and specification sheet workflows.
Produced 2D drawing sets for gas transmission line layouts, distribution line layouts, and regulator stations.

May 2024 - August 2024

Audio Breakthroughs - Manhasset, New York

Installed and programmed audio/visual equipment and smart home systems including Lutron HomeWorks, Savant, Ring, Control4, and Crestron.
Installed and configured Wi-Fi networks using Ethernet, switches, and network devices.
Troubleshot and repaired audio receivers, amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, and smart home equipment.

September 2025 - June 2026

University of New Haven - West Haven, Connecticut

Work with faculty to coordinate STEM and robotics outreach events.
Led and coordinated volunteers for a VEX Robotics Competition serving 300+ middle and high school students.
Produced custom award medals for VEX Robotics Competition using a laser cutter.