Brian Borra

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo – Aerospace Engineering M.S. candidate, seeking opportunities in the field of systems architecture, aerodynamics, controls, or systems engineering. Real world defense industry exposure as well as multiple, design oriented leadership experiences have provided depth and perspective for detail oriented problem solving and analysis.

Work Experience

AeroMech Engineering, July 2007 – Present
Part Time Technician & Engineering Aide

  • Low Turbulence Wind Tunnel testing, data reduction, and ensuing aerodynamic analyses
  • HITL Controls Simulation and Testing: Simulink, C+ AutoCoding, to application in RTOS
  • Reliability and Safety Engineering: MIL-217F, FTA, FMECA, FHA, Pareto Criticality Ranking
  • IRAD systems engineering support for LCAT II Aerial Target Glider and assisted in flight testing at Camp Roberts; Autopilot integration and support.
  • Built and flight tested a UAV test bed aircraft: independently modified a ¼ scale Cessna R/C airplane to carry proprietary payloads and autopilot sensors.
  • UAV construction and composite material experience: Carbon, Kevlar, Fiberglass, EPP Foam.

Cal Poly Continuing Education, Dec. 2006 – June 2010
Web Designer / Graphic Artist

  • Designed and managed three separate websites, incorporating Section 508 accessibility techniques, XHTML, CSS, XML, and Flash.

SnowWhite Ltd., July 2004 – Sept 2006
Hot Rod Specialist

  • Fabricated hot rod parts, manufactured water pumps, built-up 350 small blocks, managed their website, and worked with customers. Presently collecting parts for my 38 Ford Pickup.

Class Experience

Senior Design, Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
No Trace Aerospace: GFX-50 – Environmentally Friendly B737/A320 Replacement

  • Worked in an integrated product team of six with the goal of designing a 175 passenger commercial transport. Design philosophy: To meet and understand each requirement set forth by the RFP, and in the process reduce fuel burn and emissions, and increase overall efficiency, including ground operations. Led aerodynamics and 3D modeling effort.
  • Presented and defended conceptual design on location to six major aerospace companies from conference room to event hall sized engineering audiences.

Aircraft Manufacturing and Fabrication Lab, Spring 2005 - 2007

  • Constructed a Van’s Aircraft RV-7 Kit Plane – 3 quarters of experience. Trained students how to rivet and use tools related to RV7 fuel tank production.

Clubs/Activities

President, Design Build Fly, 2009 - 2010

  • Led, educated, designed, and built highly specialized composite R/C airplanes with 20 active Cal Poly aerospace engineering peers. Competed at national competition achieving 5th place!

Flight Chief, CPUAS, 2007 - 2010

  • Managed Cal Poly Unmanned Aerial Systems Yamaha RMAX Helicopter Flight Tests

Web Master, AIAA SLO, 2007 - Present

  • On the board of Cal Poly’s AIAA chapter and a national member

Aerospace Commissioner, Engineering Student Council, 2008 - 2009

  • Reported proceedings to entire aerospace department and NAESC tour coordinating

Akaflieg / Cal Poly Aircraft Construction Club, 2010-Present

  • The Cal Poly Aircraft Construction Club is a group for students who have a shared interest in the design, construction, and operation of aircraft.  The goal of the CPACC is to promote and foster the passion for flight through team-based development of full-scale operational aircraft.  Our members vary in class-level and background, but most are aerospace or mechanical engineering students at the university.  The CPACC works closely with local aviation clubs and organizations that provide feedback and experienced knowledge.

Awards

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