Kyle Donahue

Honors Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics student at The University of Alabama

Castle Rock, Colorado, United States

About

Experience

  • Engineering Support COOP Intern at Airbus Helicopters
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Assisted in the detection, management, and resolution of non-conformities in the production of the H125 and H145 helicopter lines. Utilized CAD, PDM, and PLM systems such as CATIA, ARAS, BFLOW, and AUTOCAD to support completions, repairs and maintenance for core aeromedical, private, and military customers on the H125, H130, H135, H145, and H160 line of products. Supported compliance with FAA and EASA requirements, including Part 145 and Part 21, by preparing 10+ airworthiness and design documents and reviewing 100+ international drawings and technical records. Designed and modeled 2+ aluminum repair doublers in CATIA and assisted in consolidating 3+ vendor-specific electrical wiring diagrams to improve technical usability for engineering analysis and production use. Prepared substantiation reports supporting aircraft airworthiness design approvals under Part 21 and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) revision efforts. Developed and maintained system models supporting baseline configurations for 20+ aircraft across 2+ fleets, improving configuration consistency and engineering coordination on commercial completion projects valued at $10M+ Coordinated with production and flight line teams to verify part assembly, installation, and hardware integration aligned with engineering documentation and system intent.

  • President at Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Refounded the Zeta Eta Chapter at the University of Alabama Led operations for a Alabama Interfraternity Council member organization with a $20,000+ annual operating budget, coordinating executive board decisions and member development. Expanded chapter membership by 20% and grew organizational revenue by 30% through a redesigned recruitment and financial model; elevated chapter academic standing from 2nd-lowest to first out of 35 campus fraternities. Raised $1,000+ for Serious Fun Children’s Network by organizing and executing large-scale campus fundraising events. Negotiated $10,000+ in external and organizational contracts, reducing operational overhead. Acted as official delegate at national fraternity events and the University of Alabama Interfraternity Council.

  • Deployable Structures, Dynamic Systems and Robotics (DS^2R) Laboratory (On-site)
    • Mechatronics Team Lead
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      Led the mechatronics team for the Aranea robotic interceptor project. Led a team in developing a power supply and actuation control mechanism for a high-voltage servo motor to be utilized in a deployable tensegrity robotic arm. Designed and tested deployable tensegrity structures for compact space mission applications, reducing stowed volume and mass while maintaining spacecraft structural integrity. Engineered a mechatronic deployment system integrating servos, sensors, and microcontrollers with custom MATLAB control software for autonomous deployment sequences. Led procurement and testing of precision actuators and electronics, managing $5,000+ equipment budget. Published first-author paper on Aranea Debris Interceptor satellite concept and presented findings at AIAA SciTech Forum 2025. https://ds2r.lab.ua.edu/team.html

    • Undergraduate Researcher
      Feb 2024 - Nov 2024 · 10 mos

      Researching Tensegrity structures to develop a compact robotic arm for space debris interception. As a researcher, I coordinated the purchase of research materials such as servo motors. Additionally, I am developing a method to precisely actuate the servo motors to create the robotic arm.

  • Cook at Garrett Restaraunt Group
    Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 · 8 mos

  • Crew Member at AMC Theatres
    Nov 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

    I worked as a team member to accomplish clean theaters, good food, and quick service. Prepare and cook appetizing meals in concessions. Accurately provide customers with their orders and manage payment. Prepare theaters for the next guests and sell tickets. Work approximately 13 hours a week.