Alexia Segarra
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Student proficient in Python, SolidWorks, and MATLAB, with growing knowledge in avionics design, rocketry, control systems, and GPS tracking software. Strong communicator and team leader. Currently contributing to the development of a liquid-fuel rocket for competition, designing unmanned air vehicles for autonomous flight, and actively participating in AIAA projects. Past experience includes leadership as the President of Girls Who Code.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Team Member
Arizona Autonomous
05.2023 - Current
- Designing and Building Unmanned Air Vehicles using python, solidworks, simulation codes
- Coding planes to take off, drop packages off at certain waypoints, and land
- Will compete in Student Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition
- Using PCB design, RF design, and control systems
Engine and Avionics Team Member
Wildcat Rocket Engineering Design And Build Team
05.2023 - Current
- contributing to the development of a single stage liquid-fuel rocket to produce ~3kN of thrust using ethanol and N2O as the fuel and oxidizer
- Will compete in the Spaceport America Cup
- Building GPS tracking, bay design and ignition safety system
Rocket Engineer
American Institute Of Aeronautics And Astronautics
02.2023 - Current
- Working in teams
- Planned and presented project ideas
- Obtaining hands-on experience by planning, designing , building , and launching a mid-high power rocket.
- Working on rocket with level 1 certification
- Will compete level 2 certification
President
Girls Who Code
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Vice President in 2020, President in 2022
- Took initiative in creating projects such as building robots, coding and building drones to fly and coding games
- Organized meetings and outreach to obtain technology for said projects
Education
Bachelor's - Aerospace Engineering With ME Minor
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2026
Skills
- Proficient in python, solidworks, and matlab
- Familiar with avionics design, rocketry, control systems and gps tracking software
- Excellent communication and team management skills
- Outstanding in planning and working with teams
Timeline
Avionics Team Member
Arizona Autonomous
05.2023 - Current
Engine and Avionics Team Member
Wildcat Rocket Engineering Design And Build Team
05.2023 - Current
Rocket Engineer
American Institute Of Aeronautics And Astronautics
02.2023 - Current
President
Girls Who Code
03.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor's - Aerospace Engineering With ME Minor
University of Arizona