Christopher Yurgel
Bis 2021, DAAD Aerospace Engineering Intern, DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Herne, Deutschland
Über mich
I recently graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Aeronautics. While attending school, I participated in various internships involving robotics, aerodynamics, technical documentation, and fluid dynamics where I gained valuable engineering experience. I also participated in the Arizona Space Grant program “Aerospace Scholarships to Challenge and Educate New Discoverers” (ASCEND) as Team Lead. Our year long project was a success among the roughly 20 universities who were involved. I recently moved from Arizona in the United States to Bochum, Germany to pursue my dreams of working as an engineer. I participated in an internship in Aachen in 2021 and fell in love with Germany. I love to travel and experience new cultures. I’m a hard worker and am very passionate about engineering and enjoy learning.
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Berufserfahrung von Christopher Yurgel
4 Monate, Sep. 2021 - Dez. 2021
DAAD Aerospace Engineering Intern
DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst• Studied at the Aerodynamic Institute of Aachen to investigate buffer conditions at various Mach numbers and angles of attack over an airfoil. Supported PhD students with various tasks such as wind tunnel operation, and high speed PIV camera setup and operation. • Post-processed data from wind tunnel testing using various techniques in MATLAB to find buffet frequency and eliminate background image noise using singular value decomposition techniques.
4 Monate, Sep. 2020 - Dez. 2020
Mechanical Engineering Intern
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Supported NASA Student Launch (SL) Team and NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) Team by reviewing technical documentation and engaging with students across the country while conducting design review video conferences.
5 Monate, Mai 2020 - Sep. 2020
Mechanical Engineering Intern
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Worked with engineers in the electro-mechanical systems branch at Goddard Space Flight Center to create design tools for a modular robotic arm purposed for space applications. • Utilized MATLAB, SolidWorks, and Simulink to create programs to calculate forward and reverse kinematics, inverse dynamics, torque control via proportional-integral controller, and an exploratory script to automatically calculate the Denavit-Hartenberg parameters based on robot arm geometry.
4 Monate, Sep. 2019 - Dez. 2019
Mechanical Engineering Intern
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Worked with fluid dynamic engineers to research and develop the propellant transfer subsystem on the spacecraft for the OSAM-1 mission. • Developed a method to convert piezoelectric pressure transducer readings to an absolute pressure scale. • Conducted leak testing to further understand the characteristics of propellant leaks through small diameter orifices while in low Earth orbit.
3 Jahre und 5 Monate, März 2015 - Juli 2018
Paramedic
American Medical Response
• Administered primary medical care for patients on scene and en route to hospital. • Ensured safe and effcient operation of emergency vehicle and overseen crew duties. • Communicated effectively with patients despite cultural differences, high stress situations, medical conditions, and legal concerns. • Worked closed with dispatchers, other medical personnel, and law enforcement to ensure the highest level of care possible.
1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Aug. 2014 - Aug. 2015
Case Aid
Comtrans
• Coordinated with case managers, parents, foster parents, and children involved in Child Protective Services (CPS) cases to arrange and oversee visitations. • Provided safe and timely transportation to and from visitations for children involved.
2 Jahre und 4 Monate, Mai 2013 - Aug. 2015
Behavioral Health Technician
Community Bridges, Inc
• Provided medical care to patients experiences withdrawal symptoms from substance abuse. • Assisted in daily living activities for those in rehabilitation from addiction.
3 Jahre und 4 Monate, Feb. 2008 - Mai 2011
Grocery Clerk
Safeway
• Greeted customers at door, collected and returned shopping carts, and quickly and efficiently bagged customer's groceries.
Ausbildung von Christopher Yurgel
5 Jahre und 10 Monate, Aug. 2017 - Mai 2023
Aerospace Engineering
Arizona State University
Sprachen
Englisch
Muttersprache
Deutsch
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