AMELIA LENA BATCHA

alb5852@psu.edu

OBJECTIVE
Self-motivated, energetic, and team oriented professional seeking the Student Flight and Controls
Engineering Internship with Boeing in order to utilize my aerospace course work and technical
experience to benefit the company

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Expected Graduation: Fall 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0

RELEVANT COURSE WORK
Aeronautics - Orbital Mechanics Aerospace Structures C++
Aerospace Analysis Engineering Design & Graphics MATLAB
Aerodynamics Statics and Strength of Materials Dynamics

AEROSPACE TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Houston TX 2014
Thermal Design/Structural Engineering JSC Pathways Co-Op
Performed thermal analysis of an inflatable multilayer structure, using Thermal Desktop software,
for the Bigelow Expandable Activities Module (BEAM) that will attach to the International Space
Station
Assessed heat flux across Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD) layers in order to
recommend future modeling decisions based on the significance of a lateral temperature gradient
across protection layers
Used thermal ablative software to solve complex energy and mass transport equations of reentry
heating materials
Lunar Lion, Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition, University Park PA 2013-Present
Propulsion Subsystem Captain
Led propulsion Phase 1 Operational Documents for NASAs liquid rocket engine propulsion
system
Generated the first steps of the propulsion system set-up by taking our 2-D model and assembling
it into a 3-D structure used for fuel testing
Conceptualized CAD model of the NASA LOX-Ethanol rocket engines propellant manifold
Lunar Lion Society Co-Liaison
Responsible for facilitating collaboration between the student team and a group of Penn State
Alumni within the space industry by expanding the teams network for intellectual and financial
support for our mission to the Moon
Sikorsky Global Helicopters, Coatesville PA 2013
Avionics/Electrical Engineering Intern
Produced technical analysis reports and test plans: System Installation Evaluations, System Safety
Analysis, Electrical Load Analysis, Functional Hazard Assessments, Functional Ground Test
Plans/Reports, and Configuration Documents

Generated engineering reports to show compliance with the FAA regulations for part 23, 25, 27
& 29 to support aircraft modifications and Sikorsky Aircraft Companys ODA (Organization
Designation Authorization) requirements
Intern Design Competition First Place Winner
Reconstructed an existing quad-copter to implement mission requirements of coupling an
Unmanned Arial Vehicle (UAV) with an integrated heavy-lift platform without compromising
flight capabilities
Developed and assembled a heavy lift payload system which consisted of a brushless electronic
motor, LiPo battery, electronic speed controller, microcontroller, and load cell
Presented our teams S-46X Adjustable Load Lift System to senior engineers and Tech Fellows at
Sikorsky Aircrafts annual design competition and ultimately received a helicopter ride in a
Sikorsky S-76 for placing First
Student Space Programs Laboratory, University Park PA 2011-2013
Electrical Team Member
Launched a payload for scientific experimentation via maintaining responsibility for the
temperature sensor of a student led model rocket competition
Utilized the Cryo-Temperature Chamber to validate circuit design and identify system
engineering principles to design an interface plus fitting of payload into a confined space

COMPUTER SKILLS
AutoCAD Thermal Desktop
MATLAB CHAR
C++ Linux
Solidworks Microsoft Suit


ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, NASA on Campus (Present)
Sigma Gamma Tau National Aerospace Honors Society (Spring 2014-Present)
Event Chair, THON Morale Committee (Pediatric Cancer fundraiser for Penn State Dance
Marathon, 2013)
Member, Women in Engineering Program (WEP, Fall 2011- Spring 2013)
Co-Teacher, Vacation Bible School (Volunteered teaching three year olds)
Pitching Coach, Softball (Taught girls ages 10-15)


OTHER TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA 2011
Research and Development Lab Intern
Tested chemical compounds in the Turbidity Meter and compared results with the Perkin Elmer
JANUS, an Automated Liquid Handling System
Calculated concentrations and computed measurements utilizing lab techniques with a scale, test
tubes, and pipets
Administered various tests in order to standardize the Imaging Analysis Procedure for a more
efficient testing process
Information Technology Intern 2010
Expanded knowledge and collaboration between departments by designing the Productivity Hub
with the Knowledge Management Team