Campus Address 237 McKee Hall University Park, PA 16802 (570) 706-5149 Education:

Eric Kachel
edk5035@psu.edu

Permanent Address 16 Colonels Ridge Road Mountaintop, PA 18707 (570) 868-8196

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Minor: Engineering Mechanics May 2013 Certificate: Engineering Design GPA: 3.43/4.00 Major GPA: 3.67/4.00 Deans List (Spring 2011- Fall 2011) NASA - Marshall Space Flight Center Summer 2011 Research Intern Huntsville, AL Analyzed test data from hot fire testing of direct metal laser sintered, gas generator discharge duct for potential use on the J-2X upper stage liquid rocket engine. - Used VBA and Matlab to analyze temperature, pressure, and strain test data. - Developed VBA code to remove line noise harmonics from dynamic strain gauge data. Supported the J-2X engine testing team by locating anomalies in data of full engine tests. Developed a tutorial for new engine integration software. Recorded findings in formal reports and presentations. Awarded 2nd place for design at intern poster presentation expo. Grotto Pizza Summer 2010 Pizza Baker Wilkes-Barre, PA Completed orders quickly, while still maintaining product quality. Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Architects Summers 2005 - 2008 General Office Worker Wilkes-Barre, PA Organized project file database, product catalogues, and office library.

Experience:

Computer Skills: Activities:

SolidWorks

C++

VBA

MATLAB

Microsoft Office Suite

University Student Launch Initiative NASA sponsored intercollegiate competition to design, build, test, and fly a rocket that will deliver a payload to a one mile apogee. Propulsion Subsystem Member. - Work with other subsystems to obtain weight requirements and select candidate motors. - Test motors at Penn States High Pressure Combustion Lab. Engineering House Mentoring Committee/ EON Mentor Assisting eight engineering freshmen in their adjustment to college life. Providing advice on social changes as well as coursework. Engineering House THON/Philanthropy Committee Organized events to raise money for THON and other charities. Intramural Sports Captain Penn State Volunteer Service Days