1. Nathan Sakal
18 Ambler Ave, Jeannette, PA 15644
ncs5193@psu.edu
(724)-708-3113
Objective
My interests revolve around making something great out of nothing; I aspire to see projects of any subject
come together overtime to a well-polished product. My goal is to find a position working with a team to
go above and beyond reaching the customer’s needs. Available to start: May 2017
Education
August 2013-May 2017 The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Undergraduate Student
 Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
 3.51 Cumulative GPA (3.67 Major GPA)
Relevant Experience
 Experimental Testing and Analysis: Testing of ice adhesion strength on airfoils in an icing
chamber, calibrating 6-axis load cells, wind tunnel testing, and frequency and vibrational
response of structures
 Software Engineering Testing: Head of the testing team to successfully launch a surveillance
weather balloon, meeting the specifications set forth by the requirements team
 Vast knowledge in CADD software: Produced and assembled a 350 racing engine by
disassembling, measuring, and drawing/assembling each piece into Inventor; developed team
communicational skills for alignment and compatibility of each system involved as a whole
 Extensive experience with MATLAB, experience in LabVIEW, familiar with Linux systems,
currently self-teaching Python and refreshing C++ programming, interested in Java
 Certified in Analytical Graphics’ System Tools Kit Software (Astrogator and orbital analysis)
Employment
February 2017- Present Solid Dynamics State College, PA
Systems Administrator and Design Engineer
 Full Service Rapid Prototyping and Design specializing in 3D printing
 Assembly and Operation of premier 3D printers with the integration of the latest software
 Floor layout design for an efficient design and assembly process
August 2009 – Current Multiple Multiple
Subway (Shift Supervisor 2016 – Present), PSUKnowHow (Desk Assistant 2014- 2016), Duncan True
Value Hardware (Assistant Manager 2011-2015), PSU South Food District (Student Employee 2013-
2014), and The Tribune Review (Paperboy 2009-2013)
Involvement
 Instruct, Train, and Compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (3 years)
 Penn State Sigma Gamma Tau, Aerospace Engineering Honor Society (Top Third of Class)
 Member of AIAA (2 years), Rules and Regulations THON Committee (2 years)
Strengths
 Able to work and excel under a heavy workload (schoolwork, multiple jobs, and hobbies)
 Capable of working through difficult situations by analyzing the problem and developing
solutions on the spot