Colin
McWilliams
Welcome to my
Aerospace Engineering Portfolio
About Me.
I am a recent Aerospace Engineer graduate from The Ohio State University seeking a first career full-time position.
With experience in team leadership, problem-solving, and prototype development, I have had the pleasure of leading teams and project design efforts such as carbon emission reductions and 3D printing applications using regolith. Most recently, I served as the Deputy Principal Investigator and Lead Engineer as a student in the NASA L'Space Academy, where I worked with other students and subject matter experts on developing innovative solutions addressing space exploration needs.
I have a passion for pushing the boundaries to discover new ways of life through the advancement of space exploration and travel. I am seeking opportunities to further reinforce my leadership and technical abilities in the aerospace industry. My technical interest lies in propulsion, test engineering, and space exploration.
Education
2020-2024
B.S. Aerospace Engineering
Ohio State University
While at Ohio State, I was an active member of the Buckeye Space Launch initiative, working on solid and liquid rocket propulsion systems. I received a 1st place award in the First Year Engineering Design Showcase during my freshman year. Additionally, I was the recipient of the Philip-Comb scholarship which is provided to freshmen who had outstanding high school academics. Furthermore, I received dean's list awards for the following semesters: Fall 21, Fall 22, Spring 23, and Fall 23.
Propulsion Engineer
Worked on solid rocket motor & liquid engine design, development, and testing on Ohio State's Buckeye Space Launch Initiative Program (BSLI)
Deputy PI & Lead Engineer
Served as Deputy Principal Investigator and Lead Engineer on a multidisciplinary team of students during NASA L'SPACE NPWEE Academy