Samuel Taylor

Incoming Intern @ Lockheed Martin | Aerospace Engineering Student

Windermere, Florida, United States

About

Experience

  • Space Systems Design Club (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • President
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      • Directed strategy, operations, and technical oversight for an aerospace design organization with over 50 members sponsored by the UF Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department • Managed CanSat design teams while ensuring integration across mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering

    • Project Team Lead
      Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos

      • Led the mechanical design and manufacturing of a space simulating CanSat, ensuring mission readiness • Coordinated collaboration between mechanical and electrical teams, optimizing the design processes

    • Treasurer
      May 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Directed all purchasing operations for club projects and design teams, prioritizing optimal use of our provided budget • Oversaw financial planning, by maintaining accurate records, and securing essential equipment for team success

  • Research Assistant - Nonlinear Bifurcation and Instability Laboratory at University of Florida
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Lead the mechanical design of the GATOR GATSBY II experiment for the International Space Station • Developed and implemented code for frequency and amplitude control for the GATSBY Experiment • Created and presented prototype overviews for the GATSBY experiment to the integration partner Tec-Masters

  • Lake-Sumter State College (10 mos)
    • Student Representative - Health Science Collegiate Academy
      Aug 2022 - May 2023 · 10 mos

      • Mentored a group of rising academy students to enhance their academic success • Worked alongside Academy directors to improve events by incorporating student feedback • Facilitated orientations to ensure students had a smooth transition from high school to dual enrollment

    • Mathematics Tutor
      Oct 2022 - Apr 2023 · 7 mos

      • Supported students in achieving proficiency in Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Statistics • Oversaw and maintained the campus’ Math Emporium • Proctored exams to help ensure academic integrity