Experience | Linus Fischer

Education

University of California, Irvine (UCI)

September 2022 – June 2026

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering | GPA: 3.7
Awards & Skills: MADO Engineering Scholarship, 3x Undergraduate Research Grant recipient, fluent in German

Pilot’s license with Instructor, Instrument, Commercial, and Multiengine rating with 350 Pilot-in-Command hours
Built a two-seat airplane (RV12iS) as part of a 3-year long family project. Conducted maiden flight and initial flight testing to validate performance envelope. Airplane now has 150 hours of flight time
System integration required in depth understanding of the electrical harness, engine, avionics, and control surfaces
FAA-certified Repairmen Inspector: authorized to conduct maintenance inspections on aircraft
Volunteer officer at the Civil Air Patrol, Squadron 68, Costa Mesa, since 2022

Porsche

Manufacturing Intern

June 2024 – September 2024

Value-stream mapped the current Supply and Operations Planning (S&OP) workflow to uncover inefficiencies
Collaborated with operations team to generate the future state, identifying the engine suppliers as a top priority
Conducted a parts supplier benchmarking analysis comparing contractual obligations against actual performance
Researched industry trends and best practices to pinpoint strategic opportunities to improve supplier compliance
Assessed IT tools used in supply chain operations, gathering input from operational teams, and compiling recommendations to improve supply chain planning efficiency which improved on-time-delivery by 15%

German Center for Aerospace (DLR)

Aerodynamics Intern

June 2023 – August 2023

Created 30 computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations to evaluate aerodynamic performance of a supersonic business jet at various Mach speeds, altitudes, and angles of attack to assess optimal cruising efficiency
Examined the aerodynamic effects of 20 canard position and incidence angles, determining configurations that enhanced stability and minimized drag
Generated performance and heat maps in Python for key metrics such as L/D ratios and pressure distributions, highlighting trends across operating conditions. Ultimately reduced drag of the aircraft by 5%
Codified and published a comprehensive technical report detailing my methodology, findings, and design implications for future supersonic business jet developments

Carbon Technology, Inc.

Material Science Researcher

November 2022 – Present

Conducted chemical vapor deposition experiments to optimize growth conditions for carbon nanotubes, focusing on catalyst particle stability and diameter control
Spin-coated bimetal alloy nanoparticles of varying sizes onto silicon wafers, annealing samples under hydrogen at 900°C for controlled intervals to study particle evolution
Used Atomic Force Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy to measure particle density, nanotube diameter, and uniformity. Analyzed Gaussian fits to determine growth kinetics and identify optimal reduction times
Identified a catalyst size as the most stable among 6 variants, achieving minimal variation in diameter and density over time. Proposed adjustments to catalyst composition to promote nanotube growth by 30%
Presented findings to research advisors and Electrical Engineering faculty board, outlining growth trends and recommending next steps, including testing higher melting-point metals for further substrate analysis

Rocket Project, UCI

Launch Vehicle Lead

December 2022 – Present

Designed and assembled critical rocket components, including the nose cone, fins, and recovery system, that enabled our liquid-fueled methalox rocket to reach an apogee of 9,300 feet
Led the design, prototyping, and testing of an ejection system for the latest rocket to ensure safe deployment of the nose cone and parachutes. Iterated over 10 models using additive manufacturing, CNC mill, and lathe
Created and executed test procedures for black powder combustion and baffle filtration tests to refine ejection chamber designs. Doubled combustion efficiency while filtering contaminants to prevent parachute scorching
Directed the fin development by designing and fabricating lightweight carbon fiber fins
Used Siemens NX to create detailed manufacturing drawings of the aerostructure components, including the ejection chamber, launch lugs, and engine mount, which guided my manufacturing process
Conducted Finite Element Analysis simulations in Nastran to evaluate stress, strain, and deformation to ensure bulkhead designs could withstand up to 5,000 lbf under recovery shock forces
Performed 20 high fidelity CFD simulations with COMSOL to calculate the drag coefficient of each component of the aerostructure and the full rocket assembly to make informed decisions on placement and design