James MitchellCurrent Address jamesmitchell@wustl.edu Permanent Address745 Westgate Ave. #2S 509.879.2474 12486 Nighthawk WayUniversity City, MO 63130 Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026

SUMMARYUndergraduate student working towards B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering. Seeking hands-on technical experience in aircraft design and structures, aerodynamic analysis, aerospace, defense, test and evaluation, and engine propulsion systems. Applicant has prior experience and is dedicated to working hard. Available May 22th to August 11th.

EDUCATIONWashington University in St. Louis 2015-2018

Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering GPA: 3.75/4.00Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Whitworth University 2012-2015Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics GPA: 3.89/4.00

Graduate Engineering Coursework: Fluid Dynamics, Aerodynamics

SKILLSCoding and Design: MATLAB, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Motion, C++, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe PhotoshopAnalytical Software: ANSYS ICEM, ANSYS Fluent, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)Equipment: Oscilloscopes, Electric & Pneumatic Circuitry, Basic Machine Shop SkillsDesign Projects: The American Association of Mechanical Engineers 2016-2017 Robotic Competition

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCEWashington University in St. Louis St. Louis, MOAerospace Research Intern May 2016 – Current

Performed Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations to Optimize 69-Degree-Delta Wing Model in Supersonic Flow.

Created a hexahedral mesh around the 69-Degree-Delta Wing model using ANSYS commercial grid generation software ICEM.

Solved hexahedral meshing errors through ICEM associations and meshing geometry. Conducted CFD simulations by solving the steady compressible Reynolds Average Navier-Stokes (RANS)

equation using the inviscid Euler equations and compared the results with AIAA sonic boom workshop data. Plotted pressure waveforms using sBoom, an advanced sonic boom prediction code that numerically solves the

augmented burgers equation entirely in the time domain. Currently creating a genetic algorithm with control/fail tests to optimize the sweep angle on the delta wing model

to minimize the boom signature.

HOTSTART Inc. Spokane Valley, WAMechanical Engineering Intern June 2014 – February 2015

Performed tests on coolant and oil circulating engine heating systems to efficiently maintain an engine at an optimum starting temperature.

Modeled, implemented, and tested electrical and pneumatic circuit schematics for production line conduit cutter models.

Constructed SolidWorks drawings for various engine quality assurance testers which were then 3-D printed and implemented into the specific production line.

Compiled C++ coding for an automatic testing model on an OCSM coolant and oil heating system. Applied six sigma, continuous improvement, process improvement, value stream mapping, and lean

manufacturing principles to constantly improve production line efficiency and quality. Tested and developed quality baselines for induction brazing.

Whitworth University Spokane, WAElectronics/Physics Lab Teaching Assistant September 2013 – May 2015

Instructed students on the interfaces of oscilloscopes and digital oscilloscopes. Administered and provided assistance with questions, concepts, ideas, and data analysis involving circuit

elements and basic physics concepts.

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE EXPERIENCESWashington University in St. Louis St. Louis, MOWashington University Student Associate August 2016 – Current

Mentor the dual degree students with their engineering classes, projects, ideas, and involvement on campus. Assist new dual degree engineering students with moving in, finalizing their schedule, utilizing the resources on

campus, and any other questions or concerns that they might have. Serve as a role model, leader, friend, and fellow classmate to create a memorable and valuable experience at

Washington University in St. louis. Host monthly events for the dual degree community to promote involvement within all disciplines of engineering. Host weekly tutoring sessions for Engineering Math A & B students that would like help on homework or

studying for upcoming exams.

Whitworth University Spokane, WAPhysics 1 & 2 Tutor September 2014 – May 2015

Held tutor sessions for friends and other fellow students that wanted assistance on physics homework. Instructed and explained students on basic physics concepts to ensure the students understood the basic

assumptions made during a problem. Quizzed students on the conceptual aspects of a physics problem to prepare them for their exams and future

homework problems.

Mobius Science Center Spokane, WAFloor Volunteer November 2013 – April 2014

Ignited young kid’s imaginations with science experiments/projects such as robotic designs, a homemade hovercraft, green-screen technology, and basic mind boggling physics phenomena.

Assisted with setup, design, and presentation of science experiments and projects along with answering any questions dealing with how the experiment works.

AWARDSNational Honor’s Society, Whitworth UniversityCarl M. Hansen Pre-Engineering Scholarship Recipient, Whitworth UniversityEngineering Affiliation Scholarship Recipient, Washington University in St. LouisEngineering Hunter Scholarship Recipient, Washington University in St. Louis

ACTIVITIESEngineering: The American Association of Mechanical Engineers Robotic Design Competition (2016-Present)Dance: Washington University Hip-Hop Union (2016-Present), St. Louis University Hip-Hop Team XQuizit (2016-Present), Washington University Cypher Breakdancing (2016-Present)

INTERNATIONAL TRAVELEngland, Germany, Italy