About Me.
My name is Jack Galloway and I am studying mechanical engineering at Washington University in St. Louis in the Class of 2026. Thanks for visiting this website. My goal here is to provide a more in-depth view of who I am -- and what I'm interested in -- than I can through a resume. In particular, I focus on the projects I have undertaken during my undergraduate career both in classes and as part of extracurricular engineering design teams. Of course, my resume is available for download below, as well as multiple ways to get in contact with me -- I'd love to hear from anyone who shares my areas of interests and/or might have ideas for interesting internships or professional opportunities for me to explore.
Through my experiences in and out of the classroom, I've developed a passion for the design of mechanical components with emphasis on design for manufacturing and assembly. I have developed a keen appreciation for the importance of thinking through integration in advance, as well as a better understanding of the design process and the importance of iteration. I also appreciate the power of collaboration, having been lucky to work with some great teams that have shown me first-hand how crucial it is to have multiple perspectives to take on challenging projects and achieve the greatest outcomes possible.
These experiences lead to to where I am today - seeking an internship for the summer of 2025 (and potential leads on professional opportunities thereafter). As I hope this website helps to illustrate, I have a passion for opportunities to make a real impact.
Education
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS - St. Louis, MO
Anticipated Graduation: Dec 2025
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.99/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Solid Mechanics, Materials Selection, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Machine Elements, Numerical Methods, Engineering Statistics and Probability, Technical Writing
Engineering Design Teams
Co-Founder and Chief Mechanical Engineer
Jan 2024 - Present
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Responsible for the mechanical development, manufacturing, and testing of team projects, including:
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Tethered weather balloon with wirelessly controlled gimbal and deployable parachute flown in Spring 2024​.
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UHF ground station with rotating yagi antenna capable of communication with nanosatellites.
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Fast slew rate follow-up optical telescope for the 2025 WashU Physics ADAPT high altitude balloon research mission.
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CubeSat mission to demonstrate bus development and on-orbit operations to launch in Spring 2026.
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Manage and teach mechanical members with the responsible engineering model to ensure proper integration between systems.
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Work with club executive team to define goals, timelines, budgets, and technical requirements for all projects.
WU ROCKETRY
Structures Team Member
Sep 2023 - Sep 2024
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Selected to join team to design, machine, and assemble structural components for NASA Student Launch competition rocket.
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Optimized bulkhead design to withstand snatch force with minimum mass using SolidWorks FEA simulation tools.
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Created new machining procedures and jigs for better integration. Took ownership of machining team’s second rocket.
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Documented new machining processes and vehicle design for NASA Student Launch technical reports.
Job Experience
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
Machine Shop Teaching Assistant
Jan - May 2023, Jan - May 2024
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Explained and demonstrated basic lathe machining operations including facing, turning, grooving, threading, and drilling.
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Provided individual assistance to students, helping them to complete projects and understand course concepts including efficient machining processes and the importance of design for manufacturing.
CAD Teaching Assistant
Aug - Dec 2023
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Taught students the fundamentals of 3D parametric modeling and technical drawing in SolidWorks.
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Worked with students individually to help them develop more efficient and structured 3D modeling techniques, including the use of Global Variables and Equations.
JENNINGS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION / MACHINED METALS
Intern
May - Aug 2023
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Created new and adjusted existing technical drawings and 3D models in DraftSight and SolidWorks based on sketches, notes, and verbal instructions.
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Created assemblies in SolidWorks to address interferences or errors not seen on paper.
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Worked with shop managers to rapidly address issues in machining or assembly to ensure timely delivery of products.
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Researched, documented, and created a new wire spool payoff design based on provided technical specifications.
Coursework Descriptions
Solid Mechanics
FL2024
Mechanics of deformable solids in both static and dynamic loading conditions. Discussions of elastic and elasto-plastic response, failure criteria, composites, beams, and structural stability, as well as an introduction of the tensorial formulation of stress and strain and the governing equations of 3-D linear elasticity. MATLAB programming used to solve some problems.
Materials Selection
FL2024
Understanding the process of translating design descriptions into constraints, objectives, and free variables which can be used to create a material performance index. Analytical application of material performance indices to material property charts to select ideal materials for given design requirements. Additional introduction to and use of material databases.
Fluid Mechanics
FL2024
Fundamental concepts of fluid statics and dynamics. Topics include: viscosity, flow fields, velocity, vorticity, streamlines, fluid statics, hydrostatic forces, manometers, conservation of mass and momentum, incompressible inviscid flow, dimensional analysis and similitude, flow in pipes and ducts, flow measurement, boundary-layer concepts, flow in open channels.
Thermodynamics
SU2024
Macroscopic treatment of the fundamental concepts of thermodynamic systems. Zeroth, first, and second laws; properties of simple compressible substances; entropy; thermodynamic cycles. Turbines, pumps, compressors, and nozzles. Application to engines, refrigeration systems, and energy conversion.
Machine Elements
SP2024
Overview of the engineering design process and an introduction to several classes of machine elements such as bearings, gears, belts, brakes, and springs. Learned about the underlying analytical models of the machine elements, along with guidelines about designing and choosing such elements for practical applications.
Numerical Methods
SP2024
Computational tools for solving mechanical, structural, and aerospace engineering problems. Includes an introduction to MATLAB covering topic such as: data input/output, program flow control, functions and graphics. Mathematical topics covered include matrices, determinants, rank, vector spaces, solutions of linear systems, interpolation and curve fitting, numeric differentiation and integration, eigenvalue and initial-value problems, nonlinear equations and optimization.