satellite structure grounding

Dynovas — Engineering Intern (2023)

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overview

Developed and executed a trade study to significantly reduce the electrical resistance in aluminum sandwich panels for electrical grounding of a satellite bus structure.

Implemented a solution to rework panels utilizing conductive adhesives and interference-fit fasteners. 

core competencies

  • PTC Creo, ASME Y14.5 GD&T
  • Trade Study, Electrical Grounding, Data Analysis
  • Engineering First Principles and Modeling

General Atomic Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Weather System (EWS) satellite program for the United States Space Force.
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