Zackery J. Bycko
Stillwater,OK
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job-seeker, anxious to obtain an internship position in aerospace or mechanical engineering to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fluid Dynamics Lab Teaching Assistant
Oklahoma State University Endeavor Laboratory
Stillwater , OK
2022.01 - Current
- Set up and troubleshoot laboratory equipment related to pumps..
- Supported laboratory activities, including assisting in hands-on laboratory experiments.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Recorded grades for laboratory reports in online reporting system.
- Managed/instructed up to 40 students per day on pump characteristics and applications.
OSU Commercial Payload Program Research Assistant
Unmanned Systems Research Institute
Stillwater , OK
2021.05 - Current
- Time critical research for National Security Council regarding US missile stockpile.
- Responsible for executing launch campaigns including testing, payload integration, avionics, launch support, and post-flight vehicle maintenance/refurbishment.
- Implemented pre-launch, launch, and post-launch procedures and standards to ensure safety, mitigate risk, and increase reliability.
- Manufactured mobile launch infrastructure for remote launching.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components, providing input on potential technical improvements.
- Tested and assembled rocket system components.
- Executed two successful launch campaigns beginning in June 2021
Argonia Cup Undergraduate Research Assistant
Unmanned Systems Research Institute
Stillwater , OK
2020.01 - 2021.05
- Launch rocket powered vehicle containing golf ball payload to altitude in excess of 8,000’ AGL and to recover payload safely at predetermined location on the rocket range.
- Conceptualize and design a micro air vehicle (MAV) to separate from the rocket at apogee, and carry the payload to a predetermined location via autopilot.
- Troubleshoot each iteration of the MAV design for maximum controllability and reliability during flight.
- Documented entire validation process, noting changes or alterations completed.
- Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.2021
Skills
Languages - C++, Python
Tools - Visual Studio, PyCharm, Excel, MATLAB, and MathCad
Operating System - Windows
Certifications - SolidWorks CSWA
(Certified SolidWorks Associate)
Publications
Design Evolution of a Rocket Deployed sUAS, Stillwater, OK 2021 - AIAA
Accomplishments
Argonia Cup 2021 Rocketry Competition Champion
Campus AIAA Member
Timeline
Fluid Dynamics Lab Teaching Assistant
Oklahoma State University Endeavor Laboratory
2022.01 - Current
OSU Commercial Payload Program Research Assistant
Unmanned Systems Research Institute
2021.05 - Current
Argonia Cup Undergraduate Research Assistant
Unmanned Systems Research Institute
2020.01 - 2021.05
Master of Science - Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
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