Zachary Dawson
Blacksburg,Virginia
Summary
Hardworking and highly-motivated engineer with desires to take on new and exciting challenges. Worked with systems engineering on a space vehicle in low earth orbit.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Panda Express
Blacksburg, VA
02.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills to navigate tough and busy business days
- Facilitated effective team communication for optimal performance
Hang Gliding Insturctor
Kitty Hawk Kites
Kitty Hawk, NC
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Instructed students in the fundamentals of flight, as well as launching and landing a glider.
- Displayed adaptability by successfully instructing individuals of varying abilities and tackling a wide range of challenges.
- Demonstrated creative approaches in managing difficult students
IT Intern
Tmg Construction Management
Purcellville, VA
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Performed troubleshooting on various software applications and systems.
- Enhanced problem-solving abilities and embraced constructive criticism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2024
Skills
- Management Support
- Report preparation
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Design optimization
- System level thinking
Relevant Experience\ Coursework
Space Vehicle Design -2023
- Attended weekly performance reviews
- Designed the thermal and electrical systems for a Northrop Grumman sponsored spacecraft
American Solar Challenge - 2021
- Used SolidWorks to create and map out an aerodynamic shell for a solar powered racecar
Design Build Fly - 2019
- Developed a prototype remote controlled plane for national competition.
- Explored multiple nested CAD components and created them into a physical prototype
Computer skills
- STK
- MATLAB
- Mathematica
- Teamport Designer
- Autodesk Inventor
- SolidWorks
- R studio
- SimScape
- Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
- Hang Gliding Club President, 2021 - 2023
- Hang Gliding Instructor, 2021 - 2023
- Tutor, 2019 - 2022
Timeline
Associate
Panda Express
02.2022 - Current
Hang Gliding Insturctor
Kitty Hawk Kites
05.2021 - 08.2022
IT Intern
Tmg Construction Management
06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Virginia Tech
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