JHUAPL Mechanical Engineering

As a mechanical engineering intern at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL), I supported fellow engineers and projects. I performed Finite Element, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Thermal Analyses for various parts. This included calculating the lift of wings, modeling flow trajectories, predicting the effects of various loads, calculating stress and displacement, and calculating the heat transfer coefficient of a plane as a function of air velocity. 

Aside form using SolidWorks Simulation to analyze a system, I used Matlab. I predicted projectile trajectories, designed and executed field tests, and compared actual test results to the expected results. I would then collaborate with my teammates to optimize the system and achieve desired system performance. 

This experience taught me the importance of testing a design using simulation tools before beginning the manufacturing process. Doing this results in decreased risk, minimized cost, good design, and an efficient development process.