STEVEN H MEADOWS
Newark,DE
Summary
Dedicated Aerospace Engineering student searching for an opportunity to challenge himself. Experienced in industrial systems design, writing technical reports, large and small scale manufacturing processes, and working in a team environment. Seeking internship or full-time opportunities in the aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering industries to develop skills further.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials and Structures/Modeling Team Lead
COSMIC Capstone Challenge
08.2024 - Current
- Senior Spacecraft Design Team project
- Designing a payload for a BCT X-Sat Venus Class bus with three operations to demonstrate an autonomous ISAM capability
- Designer of an in-space additive manufacturing and assembly method employing acoustic metal softening and laser welding
- Responsible for systems engineering work for overall mission plan and specific payload operations
- Responsible for designing custom components and selecting off the shelf components for the payload
- Presented final project at NASA Goddard in April 2025
- Finished paper will be submitted to AIAA SciTech for publication
- Worked with industry and faculty advisors from Northrop Grumman, Aerospace Corporation, Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, etc.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Mountaire Farms Of Delmarva
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed and implemented projects to increase efficiency within the processing plant
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime
- Analyzed vacuum transportation systems and airflow within the plant
- Increased 2nd processing part transportation speed by over 50% and capacity by over 100%
- Worked with both contractors and senior engineers to complete work within a firm budget
Mechanical Engineering Intern
EdgeCraft Corporation
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated machinery (Lathes, mills, saws, presses, etc.) and handheld tools in tool shop manufacturing parts for various kitchen appliances and tools
- Machined thousands of high-tolerance metal parts for consumer products.
- Performed maintenance on machinery on assembly line and in tool shop
- Machined variety of materials such as titanium, steel, copper, rubber, and fiberglass
- Conducted product testing in form of qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Created professional technical reports based on product testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Newark Charter High School
Newark, DE05.2021
Skills
- 3D CAD (Solidworks, AutoCAD, OnShape)
- 2D CAD (AutoCAD LT)
- MatLab
- Wolfram Mathematica
- XFOIL
- RockSim
- Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Etc)
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Test Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
Certifications And Groups
- Tripoli High Power Rocketry L1 Certification
- Maryland Rocketry Association
- VT Galipatia Living Learning Community
- National Honor Society
- NCS Varsity Lacrosse and Math League
Relevant Coursework
- Space Vehicle Dynamics
- Aerodynamics and Compressibility
- Aerothermodynamics and Propulsion
- Aerospace Structures
- Astromechanics
- Experimental Methods
- Fluid Dynamics for Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
- System Dynamics and Control
- Operational Methods
- Thin-Walled Structures
- Introduction to Astrophysics
- Electronics for Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
- Spacecraft Position, Navigation, Timing & Orbit Determination
- Experiments for Aerospace Eng. Design
- Space Vehicle Design
- Mgmt. Theory & Leadership Practice
Timeline
Materials and Structures/Modeling Team Lead
COSMIC Capstone Challenge
08.2024 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Mountaire Farms Of Delmarva
06.2024 - 08.2024
Mechanical Engineering Intern
EdgeCraft Corporation
06.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Newark Charter High School
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Virginia Tech
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