Duncan Kuchar

An undergraduate Aerospace Engineering student with big dreams

"Relentlessly passionate about learning, engineering teamwork, and tackling the world's largest engineering problems"

B.S. Aerospace Engineering '26, University of Maryland

Aerospace Engineering Honors Citation Program

Interdisciplinary Business Honors Program

Current Coursework: ENAE 311H (Compressible Aerodynamics), ENAE 301 (Dynamics of Aerospace Systems), ENAE 362 (Aerospace Instrumentation and Experimentation), ENAE 380 (Flight Software Systems), ENES 200 (Technology and Consequences: Engineering, Ethics and Humanity), ENAE 398H (Honors Research)

2024 SpaceX Engineering Intern - Recovery Engineering Team - Long Beach, CA

Proficient Programs:

CFD, STAR-CCM+, CAD, FEA, NX, SOLIDWORKS, Fusion 360, MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, C++, Manufacturing, High-Pressure Systems, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite

Machining Experience:

Hand tools, Manual power tools, 3D-printing, Laser cutting, Manual mill, lathe, CNC water jet

Technical Projects:

SpaceX Engineering Intern

Recovery Engineering Team

Took extreme ownership of and completed 2 major projects, 7 secondary projects, and 4 tertiary projects
Designed and analyzed solutions with NX and Teamcenter
Presented multiple critical reviews
Managed supplier relations
Created manufacturing planning
Successfully implemented project solutions
Operated high-pressure systems
Ensured redundancy of designs
Performed failure analysis
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, dynamics, FEA, reliability, analysis, and more

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Terps Racing Formula SAE

Aerodynamics Team - Technical and Managerial Lead
- Active Aerodynamics Project Lead
- High-Fidelity Simulation Lead
- Pitot Tube Project Lead
- Pressure Taps / Pressure Scanner Project Lead
- Data Validation Lead
- Undertray / Diffuser Project Lead (2022-2023)
Recruitment and Outreach Lead
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