AIDAN DOLLAR
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Skills
- Thermal-Fluid Modeling
- Experimental design
- Integration & Testing
- Hardware Development
- Instrumentation
- Root Cause Analysis
- MATLAB
- ANSYS Fluent
- Thermal Desktop
- Siemens NX
- AutoCAD
- LabVIEW
- Microsoft Excel
- CNC Machining (3 and 5-Axis)
- Dimensional Tolerance Specification
- Blueprint Reading
- Quality Inspection Techniques
- Operational Procedures
- CNC Setup Procedures
- Tool Management
- Plastic Machining
- Precision Hand & Power Tools
Education
Bachelor - Aerospace Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO05-2025
Summary
Aerospace Engineering graduate with experience in aero-thermal analysis, CFD, engineering research, and systems testing, complemented by professional CNC manufacturing experience. Skilled in MATLAB, ANSYS Fluent, Thermal Desktop, and engineering analysis, with a strong foundation in heat transfer, aerodynamics, and design validation. Practical manufacturing experience interpreting engineering drawings, applying GD&T, and producing precision components provides a unique perspective on the complete engineering lifecycle from design through production. Seeking entry-level position where I can apply both analytical engineering expertise and practical manufacturing knowledge to develop reliable, high-performance systems.
Work History
CNC Machinist
Aurora Technologies, Inc
04.2026 - Current
- Set-up and Operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines to produce precision components, ensuring adherence to technical specifications like tolerance, finish, and inserts.
- Conduct routine maintenance on machinery ensuring cleanliness of coolant, the machine is free of rust, and maximizing machine up-time.
- Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to execute machining tasks accurately and efficiently with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) standards and critical dimension call-outs.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and optimize machining processes with both new and old parts, reducing waste and improving quality.
Production Associate
Panera / St.Louis Bread Company
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to package food products in an efficient work environment by following standardized procedures, ensuring cleanliness, and organizing new freight into storage for ease of access.
Satellite Design Team Thermal Subgroup Member
Missouri University of Science and Technology
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Independently developed and refined a Thermal Desktop model outside scheduled team meetings, supporting subsystem design through thermal analysis.
- Conducted system-level thermal analysis on battery packs, assessing environmental loads and operational limits in orbit, integrating findings into overall satellite model.
- Created documentation for flight readiness reviews of Nano Satellite 8 program, ensuring clarity and compliance with review standards.
- Assisted in verification planning and design reviews, confirming subsystem alignment with mission requirements.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Missouri University of Science and Technology
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted literature reviews to support research projects and identify key findings.
- Designed and fabricated prototype hardware to expand wind tunnel test capability supporting aero-thermal testing for hypersonic flow research.
- Modeled compressible flow and thermal energy storage requirements in MATLAB for Mach 3–5 supersonic wind tunnel heater operation.
- Performed aerodynamic and thermal analysis using ANSYS Fluent to guide iterative hardware design improvements.
- Supported wind tunnel testing including instrumentation verification, ground test execution, data acquisition, and post-test data analysis.
Rocket Design Team Propulsion Member
Missouri University of Science and Technology
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Designed, fabricated, and integrated solid propulsion hardware for rapid prototyping ground tests including test planning, instrumentation validation, and live motor firing support.
- Executed anomaly investigations and performed root cause analyses following test fire events to enhance propulsion system design.
- Designed and produced specialized test components to enhance ground test stand capabilities and improve testing efficiency.
Team Associate: Food, Dairy, Meat, and Produce
Walmart
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained product quality and organization in temperature controlled storage and attended to customer needs.
- Balanced 20-30 hour work weeks alongside a full engineering course load and engineering design team commitments.
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Aurora Technologies, Inc
04.2026 - Current
Production Associate
Panera / St.Louis Bread Company
08.2025 - Current
Satellite Design Team Thermal Subgroup Member
Missouri University of Science and Technology
08.2024 - 05.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Missouri University of Science and Technology
01.2024 - 05.2025
Team Associate: Food, Dairy, Meat, and Produce
Walmart
05.2022 - 01.2024
Rocket Design Team Propulsion Member
Missouri University of Science and Technology
08.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor - Aerospace Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology