Welcome to My Engineering Portfolio

CHRIS SIMOTAS


A versatile engineer with a systems-thinking approach, technical curiosity, and ability to empower teams.

UC Berkeley
Mechanical Engineering MEng 

Tufts University

Mechanical Engineering BS

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About Me

MY BACKGROUND

Engineering and the intricacies of how the world operates have always captivated me. It has led me down many rabbit holes during my engineering discoveries, constantly seeking to gain a better understanding of topics, regardless of their discipline. This technical curiosity has provided me with new perspectives and skills to better understand and tackle the growing complexity of today's problems.

As an impact, detail-oriented leader with a career in hardware development, I excel in approaching challenges from various angles and empowering teams to solve them. I have experiences ranging from leading teams in resolving hardware production issues for defense radars to developing novel, patent-pending, and ARPA-E-finalist products at a smaller scale. Yet, my ability to learn systems on the fly, employ a multidisciplinary skillset, and manage projects has broadened my impact. Through experiences integrating various mechatronic systems, architecting instrumentation for rapid experimentation, and spear-heading teams responsible for system testing and operation, I have been recognized as a versatile asset.

I gravitate toward challenges that require an interdisciplinary set of skills, a systems-thinking approach, and collaboration with a diverse community of ideas and individuals. Whether it be developing mechatronic systems or preparing for a sustainable future, I am eager to leverage my skillset in driving impactful solutions and bringing a holistic voice to the table.

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This website gives a general overview about myself and some projects that I've worked on. You can find out more about my specific positions and accomplishments on my LinkedIn.


Education

MY ACADEMIC JOURNEY

Aug 2023 - May 2024

University of California, Berkeley

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Concentration in Advanced Energy Technology

Aug 2015 - May 2019

Tufts University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Minors in Computer Science and Engineering Management 

Varsity Swimming & Diving

Experience

WHERE I'VE WORKED

Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

Raytheon Missiles & Defense, Radar Mech. Design

Mechanical Engineer II


Aug 2019 - Feb 2022

Mechanical Engineer I

Sep - Dec 2018

Tufts University, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - Aug 2018

Medtronic, Minimally Invasive Therapies Group

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May - Aug 2017

Rethinkit Inc.

Intern 

Skills

WHAT CAN I DO


Engineering

​Mechatronics, Mechanical Design, System Integration, Drones, Controls, Embedded Systems (Lite), Microcontrollers, EMI, Corrosion, DFMA, Root Cause Analysis, Electro-Mechanical Troubleshooting, Drawings, Field Documentation, CREO, SolidWorks, FEA, PTC Windchill, ASME Y-14.5 GD&T, C++, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW

Management

Project Management, Product Development, Organizational & Writing Skills, Problem Solving, Change Management, Technology Strategy, Clickup 

Awards

RECOGNITION & HONORS


ARPA-E Student Pitch Finalist

UC Berkeley, May 2024


Achievement Award (3X)

Raytheon Technologies, May 2021 - Apr 2023


Ted Haartz Most Deserving Senior Award

Tufts University Swimming & Diving, Apr 2019


NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team

Tufts University Swimming & Diving, Mar 2019