About me

Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Emphasis on Stress Analysis and Engineering Design
Major GPA: 3.8
Total GPA: 3.3
First Generation Student: Financing college expenses by working 20 hr/week

Degree received March 2023

University of Southern California
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Product Design and Development Specialization
GPA: 3.9
Balancing being a full-time student and engineer @ Raytheon

Degree received May 2025

Coursework focused on:
-- Taking products through complete life cycle, while accounting for potential failures and best
ways to troubleshoot
-- Mechanical properties of commonly used Engineering Materials
-- Designing for Manufacturing and Assembly
-- Carbon Fiber Manufacturing
-- Proper selection of Materials to meet specific product deliverables

Summary of qualifications

Extensive experience in creating complex 3D models and assemblies via CAD software like SolidWorks, CREO Parametric, and Fusion 360 based on Designing for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles.
Adept in producing 2D engineering drawings that adhere to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards per ASME Y14.5-1994)
Proficient at developing mitigation plans and performing validations to resolve engineering challenges during New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
Practiced in presenting issues and proposing solutions to various stakeholders and program directors using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficient in communication with vendors and cross with vendors and cross-functional teams to address design issues and identify improvement opportunities.
Experienced in interfacing with the customer, presenting and integrating products into their workforce.

Professional Experience

RTX - Raytheon | Mechanical Engineer - Active U.S. Government Clearance June 2023 - Present
Relevant Programs: Coyote Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System
Sentinel Radar

Created and updated large and complex assemblies in CREO, as well as CREO drawings and parts lists for the coyote missile and radar sub-assemblies.
Proven track record of designing, prototyping, and fielding weapons systems in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Traveled domestically to visit suppliers to assist with Root Cause Analysis, assuring product is up to company standards. Traveled to RTX production facilities and served as a mechanical engineer liaison.
Interface with suppliers and internal teams to decrease lead time and drive manufacturing efficiency to meet customer requirements.
Iterated on mechanical component designs based on DFMA principles.
Collaborated closely with electrical, systems, software, manufacturing, and mechanical engineers to mitigate obsolescence while improving and producing radars to be distributed world-wide.

At Raytheon, I have been involved in the complete lifecycle of the Coyote C-UAS, a low-cost interceptor that demands precision engineering under tight constraints. Have taken lead on certain components of the Coyote C-UAS from initial design and prototyping through then rigorous field testing and into high-volume production.

Beyond the design work itself, I have written and conducted Acceptance Test Procedures, traveled to supplier facilities to investigate root causes of quality issues, and traveled to customer sites to present and implement product upgrades.

My field testing experience with Coyote has reinforced the importance of designs that are not only technically sound, but also practical, reliable and maintainable in operation environments and at production scale.

Other Work Experience

Cal Poly Math Workshop Program | Senior Leader / Workshop Facilitator Sept 2019 - December 2022

Plan and conduct biweekly staff meetings in collaboration with program coordinator, program assistants, and other senior leaders
Evaluate math workshops and give constructive feedback to workshop facilitators
Assist in the interviewing, hiring, and training process of new facilitators
Facilitated and tutored groups ranging from 25-35 college students in a classroom setting in Calculus 3 and 4
Enhanced leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

🪷In remembrance🪷

My younger sister, Lucy Esmeralda Gutierrez, passed away in September 2025 from Leukemia. We grew up very close, and losing her was the hardest thing I have ever gone through.

Lucy was and continues to be one of my biggest inspirations and motivators in life. Going through, and finishing school together, we always pushed each other to be the best versions of ourselves. Achieving her dream of finally becoming a Nurse in 2023, the same time I became an Engineer.

From the day she got diagnosed in November 2024 up until she passed, Lucy always held her head up high. Despite her battle with Leukemia and the constant pain throughout her treatment, she always made sure those around her were okay and never complained about what she was going through. She continued to smile. She continued to laugh. And she continued to be happy.

I honor her memory by keeping my promise of living life through her example, by always being kind, gentle, friendly, and by always loving more. I strive to make her proud, and I think if she could see me now, she would tell me that I've done a good job.

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