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Joshua Taylor

Provo,UT

Summary

Dynamic engineering professional with a proven track record at BYU, excelling in project management and team leadership. Successfully engineered a deployable radiator prototype and led a team in developing critical subsystems for a drilling rig. Proficient in SolidWorks and Thermal Desktop modeling, and data analysis, driving innovative solutions in thermal management.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

BYU
Provo, UT
04.2024 - Current
  • Engineered, optimized, and fabricated radial dynamic deployable radiator prototype integrated into full thermal control subsystem of CubeSat.
  • Developed over 25 low- and high-fidelity models utilizing SolidWorks and Thermal Desktop.
  • Directed a small team of undergraduates and engineers in the development of test plans and design strategies.

Research Assistant

BYU
Provo, Utah
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Performed and analyzed research regarding the capture of airborne particulates by rain.
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative analyses on data using high-speed cameras and MATLAB.
  • Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory equipment for the requirements of the study.

Capstone Project Team Leader

BYU - Epiroc
PROVO, UT
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Led team of 5 engineers in designing, evaluating, and constructing critical electrical, pressure, and software subsystems for monitoring high-powered drilling rig.
  • Organized weekly meetings with team members to discuss progress, challenges and goals.
  • Developed project plans and timelines to ensure successful completion of the capstone project.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
04-2026

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
04-2024

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Data analysis
  • SolidWorks modeling
  • Thermal management
  • Research methodologies

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

BYU
04.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

BYU
09.2023 - 04.2024

Capstone Project Team Leader

BYU - Epiroc
09.2023 - 04.2024

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace

Brigham Young University