Jonathan James

Jonathan James has a diverse work experience in various fields. Jonathan worked as a Compliance Test Engineer at Major League Pickleball, where they collected and analyzed data for pickleball paddles used in competitions. Jonathan also used specialized equipment to measure load deflection and surface roughness of the paddles.

Jonathan also served as an Instructional Fabrication Lab Technician at the University of Maryland, Terrapin Works. In this role, they trained and assisted students in using subtractive manufacturing equipment, fabricated customer orders, and performed maintenance on machinery.

Additionally, Jonathan was a Team Member at Terps Racing, a Society of Automotive Engineers Baja Team at the University of Maryland. Jonathan collaborated with fellow student engineers to design and manufacture components for a competitive, all-terrain vehicle.

In their internship at Xenith, Jonathan worked as a Product Development Engineering Intern. Jonathan assisted with testing prototypes for the NFL Helmet Challenge and competitor youth helmets, as well as processed and analyzed data using Microsoft Excel.

Jonathan also gained experience as a Student Representative at University of Maryland Admissions, where they presented admissions information, created social media content, and hosted Q&A sessions for prospective and incoming students.

Lastly, Jonathan worked as an HVAC Engineering Intern at NV5, where they calculated thermal loads, designed ductwork using AutoCAD Mechanical and Autodesk Revit, and selected HVAC equipment for projects nationwide.

Jonathan James attended the University of Maryland from 2019 to 2023, where they pursued a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.