Alex Smith


Upcoming graduate of ABET-accredited bachelor’s-degree program seeking an entry-level aerospace engineer position. Completed flight-test internship with XYZ Company and assisted in research study that examined methods for improving Boeing 737 flight acoustics.

Education

ABC University

Seattle, WA (Graduation: Spring 2023) Major: Aerospace Engineering (BSE)

Experience

Flight Test Engineer Intern

XYZ Company (June 2022 - Present)
  • Shadowed aerospace engineering and mechanical teams and helped prepare flight and advance fabrication reports, weight and balance forms and flight test safety checklists for new aircraft
  • Participated in test coordination meetings, on-aircraft ground testing and instrumentation installs
  • Increased knowledge of aircraft systems, flight test program procedures, documentation and regulatory requirements.
  • Served on team that conducted flight readiness reviews for new aircraft. Helped perform ground/electromagnetic interference tests, fit checks and remote site test preparations.

Research Assistant

Department of Aerospace Engineering (June 2021 - June 2022)
  • Assisted Professor Susan Jones in her study of flight acoustics and the suppression of noise for Boeing 737 commercial aircraft using the university’s state-of-the-art flight-simulator facilities
  • Participated in planning meetings and data analysis for paper that is under review for publication in the Journal of Aerospace Engineering

Achievements

Chi Epsilon Member

The Aerospace Engineering Honors Society
Spring 2021 – Present

Aerspace Engineering Club President

Fall 2021 – Fall 2022
  • Led and organized team projects, including a high-altitude space launch