I’m a dedicated aerospace engineering student at Saint Louis University (expected graduation: May 2026) with hands-on experience in rocket propulsion, PCB design, diesel mechanics, and avionics integration. I excel in multidisciplinary teams, solving problems, and optimizing performance across structural, thermal, and communication systems.
Leading a student team developing a high-power SRAD rocket. Designed and optimized propulsion system, built telemetry ground station in Python, and ensured subsystem integration.
Saint Louis, MO – Aug 2025 to PresentPerformed diagnostics and repair of truck engines. Introduced efficient diagnostic methods that reduced repair time by 15%.
Puerto Rico – Apr 2020 to Aug 2021Led PCB design for flight avionics. Team placed 4th in SRAD and 36th overall out of 150+ teams nationally.
Aug 2024 to June 2024Flight Computer PCB (Assembled) – Custom avionics board with Teensy microcontroller, sensors, power regulation, and telemetry interfaces.
Flight Computer PCB (Render) – 3D model showing layout for microcontroller, IMUs, power circuits, and connectors.
Starlance – IREC 2025 – High-power SRAD rocket with custom propulsion and avionics; placed 4th in competition category.
Carbon Fiber Body Tube – Lightweight fuselage built with filament winding for high strength and low mass.
Motor Static Fire Test – Validated thrust curve, structure, and burn performance of SRAD solid motor.
TVC Bench Test – Ground test of servo-actuated gimbal system for real-time thrust vectoring.
TVC Simulation Data – PID-based controller (Kp=2, Ki=0.005, Kd=1) showing stable rocket angle correction.
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Email: ryansantiago582@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (787) 601-2226
Location: Saint Louis, MO, United States