David Bishop

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mechanical Design Engineer at Lumos

  • Education

    • University of Florida

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Sigma Gamma Tau Honor Society, Social Chair

  • Experience

    • Gator Motorsports

      Aug 2018 - May 2020

      - Led major redesign efforts to accommodate a significantly smaller wheel/tire package- End to end hardware ownership from initial concept and hand calcs to CAD, FEA analysis, in-house metallurgical manufacturing, testing/validation, and delivery - Responsible for brake system maintenance and troubleshooting- Designed and manufactured hydraulic lines and mounting components- Established and maintained a vast network of team sponsorships

      • Brakes System Lead

        May 2019 - May 2020
      • General Member

        Aug 2018 - May 2019
    • Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Mechanical Engineer Intern

      - Facilitated new manufacturing techniques and overall development of next-generation amphibious hovercraft- Troubleshooted mechanical failures and performed root cause analysis- Redesigned weapons stanchion to increase firing angle without sacrificing structural integrity- Delivered a livestreamed capstone presentation to senior engineers and management

    • Mainstream Engineering Corporation

      May 2022 - May 2024
      Mechanical Engineer - Mechanics R&D

      - Authored a winning proposal as principal investigator for a $150,000 Air Force SBIR development contract that addresses prompt and robust next-generation fueling operations for spacecraft prior to launch- Lead mechanical design engineer for a high-volume 3.5-ton capacity hybrid geothermal heat pump product. Drove mechanical/thermal/electrical layout, component selection, and large molded part design- Designed and manufactured a compact screw compressor for a NASA thermal control system using SCORPATH, Inventor, and labyrinth seal calculators to ensure a low leakage design with high efficiency- Designed and manufactured a high-speed bearing test stand that safely and accurately simulates long-term bearing wear by replicating screw compressor operating conditions Show less

    • Lumos Architectural Lighting

      Jul 2024 - now
      Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Systems Tool Kit Level 1

      Ansys Government Initiatives & LSAS Tec
    • GD&T Fundamentals

      GD&T Basics - Engineer Essentials LLC
      May 2024
    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)

      Dassault Systèmes