Aaren Cortes
CSULB Solid Propulsion and Combustion Laboratory Researcher at CSULB Solid Propulsion and Combustion Laboratory
Graduate Aerospace Research Engineer at CSULB for the Office of Naval Research
Experienced owner with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office. Strong, professional, leader with a Bachelor's degree focused in Aerospace Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
CSULB Solid Propulsion and Combustion Laboratory
•	Conducted research regarding the wettability of HTPB on Ammonium Perchlorate to improve the additive manufacturing of solid propellants
•	Provided guidance to senior colleagues on how to analyze over 1000 images using FTIR and FIJI 
•	Extended on existing Naval Laboratory Research to evaluate additive manufacturing programs
•	Independently planed, designed, and carried out work and provided technical information 
•	Worked with multidisciplinary individuals to evaluate undefined conditions and advocate on strategies that should be considered
•	Worked with hazardous chemicals and various gas tanks as well as Class 4 lasers
•	Competed in AIAA Region Vi conference and was awarded 2nd place in the master’s category
•	Conducted research using FTIR, ATR, SEM, and nanoindenter technologies and analyzed the results
Long Beach, California, United States
CSULB Solid Propulsion and Combustion Laboratory Researcher
Notify Software Solutions Ltd
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• Assisted in technical support and customer relations for 1,000+ monthly subscribers
• Provide insider information on highly limited retail releases
• Teach subscribers methods on purchasing highly limited products
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Support Specialist
Ocatasi
• Created and implemented a good, natural, and functioning work environment
• Leads a team of partners to perform and create innovative ideas
• Hired talented colleagues and orchestrated projects
• Promoted self-confidence and the value of one’s ideas
Founder / Owner
Air Force Research Laboratory
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•	Studied open literature research regarding flow control over laser turrets
•	Drafted models of laser turrets in SolidWorks that were used for flow control simulations in CFD
•	Researched and implemented passive flow control techniques to improve smoothness of flow
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Passive Flow Control Research
QuEST Global
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•	Utilized Creo to create tooling for military grade flight hardware
•	Collected data for Vibration/Shock and EMI testing
•	Resolved technical customer questions, with the SRI Team, regarding Military, Collins Aerospace, and commercial specifications and created/processed drawing changes in Teamcenter/PLM
•	Stood as the connection between Collins and customers while maintain relationships with Material, Quality, and Manufacturing engineers to answer customer questions
Windsor, Connecticut
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Associate Engineer Co-op
Cortes Drafting Services
•Responsible for incoming calls, filed human resource files
Office assistant
Masters
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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California State University, Long Beach
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Bachelor's degree
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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GPA: 3.6
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Chaffey College
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High School Diploma
Graduated Cum Laude, Captain of Cross Country and Track and Field team
Rancho Cucamonga High School
Social Services
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Volunteered twice per year during the church festivals
• Volunteered weekly during church
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