Eden Navarrete
Mechanical Engineering Student
A Bit About Me
I am a senior mechanical engineering student with two internships in test engineering at major aerospace companies, where I developed hands-on skills in analyzing and validating aerospace systems. My campus involvement includes research in non-traditional manufacturing methods, allowing me to explore innovative approaches to engineering challenges. I have also held leadership roles with the UF Society of Women Engineers and Engineering Ambassadors, fostering my commitment to promoting diversity and engaging others in the engineering field. I am driven to continue growing professionally through meaningful experiences that advance my technical expertise and leadership skills within engineering.
Experience
May 2024 - August 2024
May 2023 - August 2023
March 2023 - Present
Structural Dynamics Lab Test Engineering Intern
Boeing
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Execute test plan for qualification of engineering products resulting in safely operated tests.
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Configure and operate test equipment, including data acquisition devices and high-speed cameras.
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Manage instrumentation of test chamber and test articles for synchronized data acquisition.
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Maintain test log and prepare test data for customer, including quality evaluation and organization.
Test Systems Engineering Intern
GE Aerospace
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Supported design and procurement for the Engine Test Enabling Hardware team.
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Presented a design review for a test system to the Chief Engineers Office.
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Sourced and specified hardware according to design requirements and engineering drawings.
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Designed and analyzed test systems in Siemens NX.
Undergraduate Researcher
Non-Traditional Manufacturing Lab
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Support the development of Magnetic Field-Assisted Double-Sided Incremental Forming which uses a
six-axis robot arm and magnetic ball toll in order to create precise deformations in sheet metal. -
Perform experiments to explore deformation mechanics and trends to be analyzed in Excel.
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Prepare content for weekly reports, presentations, and the UF Spring 2025 Research Symposium.
Leadership and Involvement
April 2023 - May 2024
February 2022 - Present
Recording Secretary
UF Society of Women Engineers
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Served on the executive board for a 200+ active member organization.
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Oversaw a team of graphic designers, photographers, and social media managers that maintain the
public relations and image for UF SWE. -
Managed and created content for the UF SWE website, weekly newsletter, and social media.
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Tracked membership status and attendance for 30+ events hosted by SWE each semester.
Engineering Ambassador
Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
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Give tours of the college of engineering to prospective students and interested parties.
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Participate in college promotional and community service events.
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Plan and host events for the college to represent the engineering student body
Relevant Skills
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Solidworks
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Siemens NX
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LabVIEW
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MATLAB
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Python