Alex Topp

Experience

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  Space Technologies and Rocketry (STAR)

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2022

  Payload Engineer

  -Utilize SolidWorks to improve the design and aerodynamic efficiency of camera mounts that will be attached to the outside of a rocket.-This rocket will compete in the 10,000 foot category at the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition.

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  Evitado Technologies

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Mechanical Engineering and Thermal Design Intern

  • Utilize Autodesk Fusion 360 to design heatsink to accommodate more powerful processor for aviation ground movement collision avoidance system. Reduced processor temperature by 30%.• Reduced product weight by 6% overall by redesigning mount components to be stronger and 70% lighter using Fusion 360.• Used Fusion 360 Electronics Cooling Simulation and Thermal Simulation to analyze designs.• Interfaced directly with company founders to provide inputs for mechanical and thermal design decisions. Show less

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  Boeing

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Structural Engineering Intern

  • Designo Utilize CATIA and interface with EME (electromagnetic effects) team and senior designers to design multi-seal solution to fastener-head-seal installation difficulties in the outboard wing box of the 777X. Solution prevents sparks/arcing between fasteners in fuel tanko CATIA proficiency augmented with 40-hour course, “CATIA V5 Foundations for Aerospace Designers”• Stress Analysis o Fatigue education from Boeing subject matter expert and stress leadso Use Boeing proprietary CAD viewer, IVT, to retrieve part numbers of structurally significant items in both center and outboard wing box relevant to one-up-assembly fatigue audit on 777 Legacy Freighter o Familiarization with Boeing stress analysis tools • A380 Structural Investigation and Analysiso Generate stall buffet and pivot loads for A380 horizontal stabilizero Produce comparative report listing differences between A380 and 777-9 horizontal stabilizer pivot loads Show less

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  Boeing

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Structural Design Engineering Intern

  Support 777/777X Wing Assembly Sustaining as a design engineer.

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  Boeing

  Aug 2024 - now

  Structural Design Engineer

  Support 777-9 and 777 legacy wing structure sustaining.