JUSTIN WOOD
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Aspiring biomedical engineer with strong experience in electrical systems, embedded programming, and mechanical design. [Placeholder Sentences]
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Junior Engineer
Applied Research Associates
Arlington, VA
2024.08 - 2026.05
- Developed and improved a microbot control system undergoing productization
- Performed a variety of tasks integrating electrical, software, and mechanical design
- Performed technical writing for internal documentation and conference/journal submissions
Student Engineer
Collaboratory, Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA
2020.08 - 2024.05
- Worked on the student-led Stance Control Orthosis team to design an under $300 stance-control knee orthosis
- Primarily worked on the CNC milled locking mechanism, 3D printed housing, and solenoid optimization
- Partnered with PhysioFunction for feedback on prototype design
Electrical Engineering Internship
Applied Research Associates
Randolph, VT
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Designed and constructed a prototype magnetic field control system for microbots
- Built, modified, designed, and tested cables, protoboards, and PCBs
- Experience with equipment including radars and GPS navigation systems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PASkills
- Programming and Embedded Systems
- Python, C, Java, MATLAB
- Microcontroller development
- Real-time system
- Electrical and Hardware
- PCB Design
- Circuit Design and Signal Conditioning
- Mechanical Design
- SolidWorks Associate Certification in Mechanical Design
- 3D Printing (FDM, SLA, Multi-Jet Fusion)
- Robotics and Systems Integration
- Closed-loop control systems
- Universal Robots e-Series Track Certificate
EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS
Semi-Powered Articulating Ankle Joint, Successfully created a semi-powered ankle-foot orthosis which improved the gait of a person with foot drop as part of a 4-person team, Focused on the mechanical design of a solenoid-based locking mechanism for the articulating ankle joint, Conference paper submitted to EMBC 2024, Magnetic Microrobot Control System, Designed and built a magnetic field control system for controlling magnetically responsive microrobots, Performed research on microrobot coatings for microplastic collection, System prototype is described in “Surface Navigation of Alginate Artificial Cells in Mucus Solutions” published in IROS 2023, Other projects: Stance-Control Orthosis, Wearable Balance Assessment Device, Biomechanics Demonstrator Joint Design
Affiliations
- Rock Climbing
- 3D Printing
Certification
SolidWorks Associate in Mechanical Design
Universal Robots e-Series Track Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Engineer
Applied Research Associates
2024.08 - 2026.05
Electrical Engineering Internship
Applied Research Associates
2022.05 - 2022.08
Student Engineer
Collaboratory, Messiah University
2020.08 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Messiah University