Jose A. Canas-Rios

Detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering student with a concentration in Aerospace and a minor in Engineering Management at George Washington University. Proficient in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS with a strong foundation in Python and Java. Seeking a Summer 2025 Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering internship to apply technical modeling, FEA analysis, and leadership experience to flight and power systems.

• George Washington University, Washington, DC | Expected May 2028Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Concentration: Aerospace) | Minor: Engineering Management | GPA: 3.05
• Research Assistant | Biofluids Mechanics Lab | May 2025 – Aug 2025
• Engineered precision CAD models for cardiovascular flow simulations using SOLIDWORKS.
• Integrated sensing and measurement techniques to validate computational fluid models.
• Secretary / Operations Director | ASME | Oct 2024 – Present
• Managed organizational logistics and coordinated technical workshops for 30+ student members.
• Finance Team Member | George Hacks | June 2025 – Present
• Managed budget allocations and expense tracking for student-led engineering initiatives.
• Active Member | SHPE | Sep 2024 – Present
• Participating in professional development and regional engineering design competitions.

Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria, VA | Graduated August 2024

High School Diploma | GPA: 3.92

• Mathematics Tutor: Provided 100+ hours of peer tutoring for the Mathematics department, focusing on Calculus and Algebra.

• V2 Internal Combustion Engine Design & Simulation | Personal Project
• Designed a 40-part V2 engine assembly in SOLIDWORKS, including a detailed crankshaft, valvetrain, and piston assembly with proper mechanical constraints.
• Conducted a theoretical Otto Cycle analysis for a 471cc engine, calculating a 10.5:1 compression ratio and 11.2 kW power output.
• Performed FEA on AISI 4340 Steel connecting rods; verified structural integrity under 1,500 kPa peak pressure with a 2.5 Factor of Safety.
• Authored a 40-page technical report documenting material selection and kinematic balancing.

Orbital Mechanics Simulation | GWU | Spring 2025

• Developed a Python-based simulation to model satellite trajectories, gravitational forces, and orbital decay.
• Applied quantitative methods and data visualization to analyze orbital stability for life-extension missions.

Aerospace Component Design | GWU | Fall 2024

• Optimized a small-satellite component in SOLIDWORKS for mass minimization while maintaining structural integrity.
• Generated detailed 2D manufacturing drawings in AutoCAD with precise annotations.

• Springfield Youth Club (SYC), Springfield, VA | September 2024 – PresentTravel Soccer Coach
• Coordinated logistics and travel for 15+ athletes; served as primary liaison between parents and league officials.

Fashion Tubs LLC, Alexandria, VA | Oct 2024 – Present (Also Jan 2021 – Oct 2021)

Accounts Payable / Customer Service Representative

• Manage financial documentation, filing systems, and accounts payable entries to ensure operational efficiency.