David Voigt

A junior aerospace engineering student at UCF, ready to tackle new challenges and test my knowledge against real world problems.

HADES (UCF Center of Excellence in Hypersonics and Space Propulsion) Jan 2025 - May 2025

• Researched optimal ports, piping, and other parts for the Test section.
• Edited SolidWorks models of Test Section Parts.
• Researched Heat Transfer knowledge for understanding test conditions.
• Simulated testing conditions to confirm designs will withstand the temperatures and pressures.
• Designed slip-on flange to accommodate needed ports for thermocouples and pressure gages.

KXR NASA Student Launch UCF Aug 2023 - May 2024

• Collaborated with multiple team members to research problems faced in design, construction, and testing of team’s level 2 rocket.
• Participated as a member of the Dynamics subsystem.
• Calculated expected apogee of rocket to within 100 ft of actual result.
• Led manufacturing quality checks to ensure final rocket matched design requirements.

Great Naval Orange Race UCF Jan 2024 - May 2024

• Managed group of four undergraduates as team leader.
• Researched, designed, and constructed key elements of cargo boat project.
• Supported software coding to successfully deliver payload along a required path to target docking.

Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Member, Phi Eta Sigma, Member, National Society of Leadership and Success, UCF Dean’s List