Mechanical Engineer 2018 - Present

• Leveraging experience in mechatronics, autonomous vehicles, and small satellites to design the next generation of geostationary communication satellites.

Mechanical Engineering Intern 2017

• Completed conceptual development and detail design for satellite GSE leveraging support from integration and testing groups.
• Worked with electrical engineers, designers, and cabling technicians to develop and actualize high-fidelity harness mockup.
• Built on and documented 3D printing and rapid-prototyping workflow through prototyping for multiple groups.
• Documented lessons-learned and tacit knowledge used to complete projects, supporting knowledge retention.

SMART Tiles Research Assistant 2017

• Collaborated with architects exploring applications of shape-memory polymers for NSF grant.
• Designed and manufactured test fixtures, supporting architects in design for manufacture, scale, tesselation, and affordability.
• Developed and implemented scaleable automation framework to be used in continuation of project.
• Managed and supported two first-year mechanical engineers, preparing them to continue the project.

Spares Engineering Intern 2016

• Studied airplane system architecture and utilized enterprise data management systems to assess spare-prone parts.
• Leveraged programming knowledge to create Excel based data consolidation tools to improve workflow.
• Collaborated with an international intern to start a knowledge management initiative for training new employees.

Intern 2014

• Tested, maintained, and ideated solutions for innovative 3D printer to support primary engineers.
• Handled assembly, disassembly, inventory, and RMAs to reduce backlog.
• Identified procedural flaw on assembly line and assisted in evaluating recall.

Cal Poly offered Jay an extensive technical education along-side practical project involvement and leadership development. While at Cal Poly, Jay had the opportunity to be involved with PolySat designing small-satellites and Engineers Without Borders working to design sustainable humanitarian projects. Jay served on the Student Library Advisory Council as Chair and was a member of Orientation Team, a group of 70 students who plan and actualize the nationally acclaimed incoming student orientation program at Cal Poly. Over the course of his four years at Poly, he held part time positions in customer service, video communication, and architectural research.