Bridgette Kim
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with proven expertise at Naval Surface Warfare Center, enhancing autonomy in Unmanned Surface Vessels through rigorous testing and design compliance. Proficient in MATLAB and SolidWorks, I excel in problem-solving and collaboration, driving successful project outcomes in high-stakes environments. Passionate about advancing technology in defense applications. Motivated mechanical engineer with several years of experience producing specifications and designs and installing various mechanical components and systems. Trained in testing and evaluating theoretical designs, assessing final product overall performance and estimating budgets. Deeply familiar with computer-aided engineering and computer-aided manufacturing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Naval Surface Warfare Center
Norfolk, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Improved autonomy issues in Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) through rigorous testing and evaluation including drawing reviews for project applications
- Conducted tests of vendor products/sensors, produced product reviews, ensuring design compliance for autonomous applications to ensure boat acceptance
- Managed small boat acquisitions and integrated dual boat station units for future applications
Research Assistant
JHU INBT
Baltimore, MD
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Engineered and fabricated microscopes for histological pancreas section analysis
- Extensive research on diseased histological pancreatic samples for cancer research
Systems Intern
Leidos
Columbia, MD
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed and executed system tests for software usability and performance
- Assisted in analyzing system effectiveness and reporting defects
Systems Intern
Northrop Grumman
Linthicum, MD
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Designed and executed software usability tests for the F-35 Program
- Provided feedback to the production team to enhance system performance
Technical Intern
JHU APL
Laurel, MD
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed and built multiple unmanned aerial vehicles for field testing
ASPIRE Intern
JHU APL
Laurel, MD
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Engineered and 3D-printed prosthetic arms and hands
- Contributed to the design and manufacturing of large-scale unmanned aerial vehicles for defense applications
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Robotics
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland05.2023
Skills
- MATLAB
- LabView
- Java
- C
- C
- Visual Studio IDE
- ClearQuest
- ClearCase
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- 3D Printing
- Laser Cutting
- Rapid Prototyping
- Robotics Systems
- Arduino
- Unmanned Vehicles
- Small boat acquisitions
- 3D modeling
Clearance
Active TS/SCI-P Clearance
Awards Scholarships Distinctions
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Women’s Leadership Circle, 03/23
- Chosen as the only speaker for the JHU Graduation Senior Toast, 05/23
- Order of Omega Honor Society, 05/23
- Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, 11/21
- SMART (Science, Math, & Research for Transformation) DoD Scholar, 04/21
- National Security Scholars Program (NSSP), 01/21
- Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering Dean’s List, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholar, 2019-2023
- U.S. Congressional Gold Medal Award, 06/19
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Naval Surface Warfare Center
07.2023 - Current
Systems Intern
Leidos
05.2021 - 08.2021
Systems Intern
Northrop Grumman
06.2020 - 08.2020
Research Assistant
JHU INBT
11.2019 - 05.2023
Technical Intern
JHU APL
06.2019 - 08.2019
ASPIRE Intern
JHU APL
06.2017 - 08.2018
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Robotics
Johns Hopkins University
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