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Zachary Ruppenthal

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Early-career engineering professional with Active Secret security clearance. Possess experience in flight test operations, programming, engineering analysis, and collaborating with US Government customers. Seeking position with FBI as a Special Agent.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Loads & Dynamics Engineer

The Boeing Company
St Louis, MO
06.2023 - Current
  • Use multi-body dynamics tools to create models and analyze loading and motion of flight vehicle
  • Perform various calculations using understanding of kinematics and MIL specifications to predict air vehicle loading
  • Write scripts in Python and Matlab to perform analyses on large sets of data

Test & Evaluation Engineer

The Boeing Company
Saint Charles, MO
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed real-time telemetry displays to be used for flight tests
  • Tested and validated functionality of flight test hardware
  • Processed, formatted, and analyzed data from tests
  • Monitored data collection real-time during flight testing and investigate anomalies
  • Developed requirements for flight test data collection

Mechanical Design Engineer

ASML
Wilton, CT
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Used NX CAD software to design parts in photolithography machines for semiconductor industry
  • Performed analysis to ensure functionality and quality of designs
  • Created drawings using GD&T and supporting documentation to communicate design intent

Project Lead

Sunseeker Solar Car Team
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Led design team for redesigning hinging, propping, and latching mechanisms
  • Created designs for mechanisms in SolidWorks
  • Used FEA to ensure sufficient strength of mechanisms

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked on design of high-speed transmission test stand through Center for Advanced Vehicle Design and Simulation
  • Verified design of high-speed test apparatus by reviewing models in MASTA
  • Developed a set of detailed drawings using SolidWorks

Engineering Intern

Critical Care Diagnostics, Inc.
Schoolcraft, MI
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Designed test fixture to be used in testing of changes to STIC pressure monitor
  • Utilized CAD software to design parts and assemblies used in fixture
  • Developed test protocol to allow for testing to be duplicated

Engineering Intern

Humphrey Products
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Designed fixtures used in the testing of new products and technology using CAD software
  • Carried out testing on new products and technology. Tested for flow rates, pull-in voltages, and various other parameters

Education

Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, MO
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
05.2021

Skills

  • Python programming
  • MATLAB programming
  • SolidWorks CAD
  • NX CAD
  • Hyperworks
  • SimXpert
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Microsoft Office

Activities

  • Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
  • Sunseeker Solar Car Team
  • Volunteer Work (Kalamazoo Nature Center, Salvation Army, etc.)

Security Clearance

Active Secret

Timeline

Loads & Dynamics Engineer

The Boeing Company
06.2023 - Current

Test & Evaluation Engineer

The Boeing Company
01.2022 - 05.2023

Mechanical Design Engineer

ASML
06.2021 - 01.2022

Project Lead

Sunseeker Solar Car Team
09.2020 - 05.2021

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Western Michigan University
09.2020 - 05.2021

Engineering Intern

Critical Care Diagnostics, Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2020

Engineering Intern

Humphrey Products
04.2019 - 04.2020

Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Western Michigan University

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