Daniel Aguilera

-Designed the space frame chassis for a solar car vehicle, owning the development process from initial concept and design to assembly and manufacturing, utilizing FEA software to meet rigorous design specifications for the frame and other subsystems. -Engineered and implemented the integration of an improved battery system, managing space allocation, safety considerations, weight reduction, and cooling solutions, ensuring proper thermal dissipation of heat during race conditions. -Designed a robust suspension and steering system, optimizing wheelbase, roll center, and damping to enhance vehicle maneuverability and dynamic performance during race conditions.

I am currently a Mechanical Engineering Intern at SQUID3 Space, where I specialize in the design and precision fabrication of spaceflight hardware destined for a 6 month mission aboard the International Space Station. Working directly under the leadership of the CEO, my primary focus is on the development of an electronics box enclosure and payload plate for the MISSE-23 experiment. My role involves utilizing CNC machining to manufacture hardware that meets rigorous flight specifications, with a critical delivery deadline for flight-ready hardware by April.

Led manufacturing operations for a competition aircraft program with aggressive build schedules Established a structured product management and documentation system to improve traceability and manufacturability Enforced creation of formal engineering drawings to improve builds and reduce rework Controlled and optimized part tolerances to improve fitment, repeatability, and assembly reliability Redesigned manufacturing processes to simplify fabrication and reduce dimensional variability Designed and implemented custom jigs and fixtures to enable rapid, consistent production of key subassemblies Streamlined manufacturing workflows to support on-time delivery while maintaining dimensional and quality control

Designed and built the truss structure for an 18-foot wingspan cargo airplane capable of carrying a 12kg payload, SAE Aero Design competition. Led structural analysis and design for the tail section, ensuring aerodynamic stability and proper weight distribution. Designed a robust and easy-to-fabricate connection system for the rear fuselage, ensuring the design was suitable for competition

- Supported mechanical assembly and MBOM workflows in a fast-paced production environment for mission-critical hardware. - Coordinated assembly of the tunnel Belt Booster system, gaining factory-floor experience with complex electromechanical systems - Owned redlines and resolved real-time build issues to keep production moving - Defined assembly order and procedures when formal drawings were unavailable, exercising engineering judgment and documentation ownership -Coordinated across engineering, production, and test teams to maintain schedule and build readiness

• Engineered a protective awning for a caustic chemical loading rack, ensuring safety and compliance through structural load calculations. • Streamlined terminal maintenance operations by coordinating procurement of replacement components and developing an asset repository compliant with API Standard 2610. • Managed project planning phases for terminal infrastructure upgrades, including drafting Scopes of Work and overseeing vendor bids.