Theodore Saenger
Alamo,CA
Summary
Focused and driven space engineering graduate student at the University of Michigan. Experienced in computer-aided design, drone piloting and programming, finite element analysis, rocketry, and electric vehicle aerodynamics. Dedicated to pursuing a career in the Aerospace Industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research
Route Operable Unmanned Navigation of Drones (R.O.U.N.D.s)
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Partnership between San Diego State University (SDSU) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
- Navigation of a small quadcopter through unfamiliar environments by detecting, scanning, and receiving instructions from QR Codes.
- Contributed to the integration of ROUNDs technology into a quadcopter as a proof-of-concept
- Final product aims to provide a more cost-efficient and streamlined solution for the autonomous navigation of US nuclear power plants
- Equipment can be monitored and checked remotely
- Reduces human exposure to hazardous environments.
Member - Aztec Electric Racing (AER)
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Modeled and fabricated carbon fiber aerodynamic elements for the 2023 FSAE car with hand wet layups
- Finished car competed in the 2023 Formula SAE Electric collegiate competition at the Michigan International Speedway
- Finished 40th.
Member - San Diego State University Rocket Project
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Designed and modeled an all-purpose, portable static hot-fire test stand
- Designed and modeled internal aerostructure for a hypersonic nosecone (Karman San Diego)
- Made from heat-resistant carbon fiber, and fastened together with Neodymium magnets.
Supplemental Instruction Leader - San Diego State University
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students through seventy-five-minute study sessions twice a week
- Tracked student progress, checking in with struggling students and identifying and correcting root misunderstandings
- Designed and implemented innovative lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning for up to 12 attending students.
Dishwasher / Server / Cashier
Buckhorn Grill
Walnut Creek, CA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Washed dishes, cleaned kitchen equipment, bussed tables, took orders, and maintained and stocked supplies.
Education
Master of Engineering - Space Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
San Diego State University
05-2024
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Python
- MATLAB
- FEMAP / NX Nastran
- SPICE
Affiliations
- Aztec Electric Racing (AER), Aerodynamics Team, 09/2022 - 04/2023, Modeled and fabricated carbon fiber aerodynamic elements for the 2023 FSAE car with hand-wet layups. Finished car competed in the 2023 Formula SAE Electric collegiate competition at the Michigan International Speedway. Finished 40th.
- San Diego State University Rocket Project, Team Icarus (Solids team), 09/2020 - 09/2022, Designed and modeled an all-purpose, portable static hot-fire test stand. Designed and modeled internal aerostructure for a hypersonic nosecone (Karman San Diego). Made from heat-resistant carbon fiber, and fastened together with Neodymium magnets.
Programs
- SolidWorks
- Python
- MATLAB
- FEMAP / NX Nastran
- SPICE
Awards
- Member - Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society, California Xi Chapter, 05/2022 - Present
- Member - National Society of Collegiate Scholars, SDSU Chapter, 12/2020 - Present
- Winner - Lavin VentureStart Competition, Spring 2022, Lavin Entrepreneurship Center - San Diego State University, 03/2022, Held each semester to push student creativity and innovative thinking in forming business solutions to modern problems. 8 competing teams of 2 engineering and 2 business majors. Each team had 90 minutes to identify a modern societal issue and pitch a solution to a panel of industry experts. Proposed a business model aiming to fix degrading road infrastructure in San Diego County.
- Dean’s List Honoree, SDSU College of Engineering, 1st, 2nd, 4th years
Accomplishments
Winner - Lavin VentureStart Competition, Spring 2022
Timeline
Undergraduate Research
Route Operable Unmanned Navigation of Drones (R.O.U.N.D.s)
01.2023 - 11.2023
Member - Aztec Electric Racing (AER)
09.2022 - 04.2023
Supplemental Instruction Leader - San Diego State University
08.2021 - 03.2022
Member - San Diego State University Rocket Project
09.2020 - 09.2022
Dishwasher / Server / Cashier
Buckhorn Grill
06.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Engineering - Space Engineering
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
San Diego State University
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