My name is Michael, and I am a Mechanical Engineer at BAE Systems specializing in MGSE, where I support the design and development of ground support hardware for defense and space programs. I earned my Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder in December 2025 and my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in May 2024.

I am originally from Edmond, Oklahoma, but have spent most of my life in Colorado, living in places like Breckenridge, Thornton, and Boulder. As a first-generation college student, I initially pursued engineering because I enjoyed math and science more than any other subject. Through coursework and hands-on experience, that interest grew into a genuine passion for designing and manufacturing hardware. Whether modeling in SolidWorks or machining parts in the shop, I was drawn to the creativity and satisfaction of bringing a concept to physical reality.

My background spans a range of hands-on engineering experiences. I worked at Kelvin Thermal Technologies, supporting production processes for flexible vapor chambers, contributed to powertrain and chassis components on the Formula SAE team, and developed autonomous robots through several robotics courses. Most notably, my senior capstone sponsored by JPL allowed me to design and manufacture a deployment mechanism for a prototype Mars Science Hexacopter chassis, including machining components from raw aluminum and validating the chassis design through vibration testing to NASA GEVS standards at Blue Canyon Technologies.

I am excited to be working at BAE Systems, contributing to hardware that supports national security and space exploration.