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Rafael Villarreal V

Fayetteville,AR

Work History

Materials and Process Engineer Co-op

Swarm Aero
Fayetteville, AR
08.2026 - Current
  • Developed and evaluated advanced composite materials for high-performance UAS structures, enhancing material selection for specific applications.
  • Designed and executed material testing programs to assess mechanical properties, environmental durability, and fatigue, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Develop composite manufacturing processes, including layup, tooling, cure cycles, and inspection methods.
  • Created scalable process documentation and qualification standards, facilitating streamlined production growth and consistency.

UI and AI Features Tester

Swarm Aero
Fayetteville, AR
05.2026 - 08.2026
  • Documented software limitations and behavioral anomalies in AI models, enabling development of a more robust and reliable user ecosystem.
  • Evaluated user interface workflows to pinpoint friction points, partnering with developers to enhance UX for mission-critical operations.
  • Conducted software testing to identify and report bugs in applications.
  • Collaborated with developers to understand testing requirements and processes.
  • Executed test cases and documented results for quality assurance purposes.

Education

Bachelors - Chemical Engineering

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
05-2028

Awards

  • Chevron Chemical Engineering Scholarship, awarded July 2025
  • Chancellors List Fall 2023
  • Deans List Spring 2023 & Spring 2024

Leadership & Involvement

  • University of Arkansas Pickleball Club
  • Executive Team, December 2024 - May 2026
  • Treasurer, April 2025 - May 2026
  • Event/Fundraising Chair, April 2024 - April 2025

Timeline

Materials and Process Engineer Co-op

Swarm Aero
08.2026 - Current

UI and AI Features Tester

Swarm Aero
05.2026 - 08.2026

Bachelors - Chemical Engineering

University of Arkansas
Rafael Villarreal V