Hello, I'm Miguel 👋

Electrical and Computer Engineer at Carnegie Mellon

Grey metallic flower shaped object

Dual-degree B.S./M.S. student passionate about embedded systems and electro-mechanical design, with experience in PCB layout, firmware development, and vehicle systems.

About

At Ford, I improved electric vehicle power delivery and led a cross-functional hardware audit. I've built an RF power tuner for semiconductor fabrication, mentored embedded systems students, and engineered projects from an autonomous trash collection robot to a real-time kernel.

  • Embedded Systems

    Semiconductor Design

    Electric Vehicles

    C/C++

    Solidworks

    PCB Design

    Soldering

    Python

My Career

Aerospace Engineering Intern

SATA Inc.

Aug 2021

-

May 2023

18-100 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2024

-

Dec 2025

Vehicle Hardware Engineering Intern

Ford Motor Company

June 2025

-

Aug 2025

18-349 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Now

Embedded Systems Researcher

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Now

My Career

Embedded Systems Researcher

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Present

Created automated impedance matching for Hacker Fab at CMU.

Built an automated RF power tuner for a sputtering chamber using a Teensy 4.1, PID-controlled servo-driven capacitors, and a custom shielded PCB to minimize reflected power and stabilize 95W plasma deposition.

18-349 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Present

Teaching assistant for Introduction to Embedded Systems course at CMU.

Mentored students across embedded systems development, from real-time kernel debugging and STM32 firmware drivers to full-cycle autonomous vehicle design encompassing PCB layout, testing, and assembly.

Vehicle Hardware Engineering Intern

Ford Motor Company

June 2025

-

Aug 2025

Worked on several electric vehicle programs as vehicle hardware/systems engineering intern.

Identified voltage drops in sensitive EV control units and audited 50+ hardware requirements across three EV programs, resolving cross-functional gaps and driving cost optimization for underbody components.

18-100 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2024

-

Dec 2025

Teaching assistant for Introduction to Electrical and Computer course at CMU.

Led weekly lab instruction and mentoring for 100+ students in circuit design and debugging, significantly enhancing engagement and exam performance.

Aerospace Engineering Intern

SATA Inc.

Aug 2021

-

May 2023

Built a VAN's Aircraft RV-12 from scratch with Southern Arizona Teen Aviation Inc.

Built and tested aircraft systems over 200+ hours, leading team assembly efforts and ensuring FAA-compliant integration of avionics and airframe components.

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Contact

Get in Touch

Hello, I'm Miguel 👋

Electrical and Computer Engineer at Carnegie Mellon

Grey metallic flower shaped object

Dual-degree B.S./M.S. student passionate about embedded systems and electro-mechanical design, with experience in PCB layout, firmware development, and vehicle systems.

About

At Ford, I improved electric vehicle power delivery and led a cross-functional hardware audit. I've built an RF power tuner for semiconductor fabrication, mentored embedded systems students, and engineered projects from an autonomous trash collection robot to a real-time kernel.

  • Embedded Systems

    Semiconductor Design

    Electric Vehicles

    C/C++

    Solidworks

    PCB Design

    Soldering

    Python

My Career

Embedded Systems Researcher

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Now

Created automated impedance matching for Hacker Fab at CMU.

Built an automated RF power tuner for a sputtering chamber using a Teensy 4.1, PID-controlled servo-driven capacitors, and a custom shielded PCB to minimize reflected power and stabilize 95W plasma deposition.

18-349 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Now

Teaching assistant for Introduction to Embedded Systems course at CMU.

Mentored students across embedded systems development, from real-time kernel debugging and STM32 firmware drivers to full-cycle autonomous vehicle design encompassing PCB layout, testing, and assembly.

Vehicle Hardware Engineering Intern

Ford Motor Company

June 2025

-

Aug 2025

Worked on several electric vehicle programs as vehicle hardware/systems engineering intern.

Identified voltage drops in sensitive EV control units and audited 50+ hardware requirements across three EV programs, resolving cross-functional gaps and driving cost optimization for underbody components.

18-100 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2024

-

Dec 2025

Teaching assistant for Introduction to Electrical and Computer course at CMU.

Led weekly lab instruction and mentoring for 100+ students in circuit design and debugging, significantly enhancing engagement and exam performance.

Aerospace Engineering Intern

SATA Inc.

Aug 2021

-

May 2023

Built a VAN's Aircraft RV-12 from scratch with Southern Arizona Teen Aviation Inc.

Built and tested aircraft systems over 200+ hours, leading team assembly efforts and ensuring FAA-compliant integration of avionics and airframe components.

My Career

Embedded Systems Researcher

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Present

Created automated impedance matching for Hacker Fab at CMU.

Built an automated RF power tuner for a sputtering chamber using a Teensy 4.1, PID-controlled servo-driven capacitors, and a custom shielded PCB to minimize reflected power and stabilize 95W plasma deposition.

18-349 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Present

Teaching assistant for Introduction to Embedded Systems course at CMU.

Mentored students across embedded systems development, from real-time kernel debugging and STM32 firmware drivers to full-cycle autonomous vehicle design encompassing PCB layout, testing, and assembly.

Vehicle Hardware Engineering Intern

Ford Motor Company

June 2025

-

Aug 2025

Worked on several electric vehicle programs as vehicle hardware/systems engineering intern.

Identified voltage drops in sensitive EV control units and audited 50+ hardware requirements across three EV programs, resolving cross-functional gaps and driving cost optimization for underbody components.

18-100 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2024

-

Dec 2025

Teaching assistant for Introduction to Electrical and Computer course at CMU.

Led weekly lab instruction and mentoring for 100+ students in circuit design and debugging, significantly enhancing engagement and exam performance.

Aerospace Engineering Intern

SATA Inc.

Aug 2021

-

May 2023

Built a VAN's Aircraft RV-12 from scratch with Southern Arizona Teen Aviation Inc.

Built and tested aircraft systems over 200+ hours, leading team assembly efforts and ensuring FAA-compliant integration of avionics and airframe components.

Mettalic shape background image

Contact

Get in Touch

Hello, I'm Miguel 👋

Electrical and Computer Engineer at Carnegie Mellon

Grey metallic flower shaped object

Dual-degree B.S./M.S. student passionate about embedded systems and electro-mechanical design, with experience in PCB layout, firmware development, and vehicle systems.

About

At Ford, I improved electric vehicle power delivery and led a cross-functional hardware audit. I've built an RF power tuner for semiconductor fabrication, mentored embedded systems students, and engineered projects from an autonomous trash collection robot to a real-time kernel.

  • Embedded Systems

    Semiconductor Design

    Electric Vehicles

    C/C++

    Solidworks

    PCB Design

    Soldering

    Python

My Career

Embedded Systems Researcher

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Now

Created automated impedance matching for Hacker Fab at CMU.

Built an automated RF power tuner for a sputtering chamber using a Teensy 4.1, PID-controlled servo-driven capacitors, and a custom shielded PCB to minimize reflected power and stabilize 95W plasma deposition.

18-349 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Now

Teaching assistant for Introduction to Embedded Systems course at CMU.

Mentored students across embedded systems development, from real-time kernel debugging and STM32 firmware drivers to full-cycle autonomous vehicle design encompassing PCB layout, testing, and assembly.

Vehicle Hardware Engineering Intern

Ford Motor Company

June 2025

-

Aug 2025

Worked on several electric vehicle programs as vehicle hardware/systems engineering intern.

Identified voltage drops in sensitive EV control units and audited 50+ hardware requirements across three EV programs, resolving cross-functional gaps and driving cost optimization for underbody components.

18-100 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2024

-

Dec 2025

Teaching assistant for Introduction to Electrical and Computer course at CMU.

Led weekly lab instruction and mentoring for 100+ students in circuit design and debugging, significantly enhancing engagement and exam performance.

Aerospace Engineering Intern

SATA Inc.

Aug 2021

-

May 2023

Built a VAN's Aircraft RV-12 from scratch with Southern Arizona Teen Aviation Inc.

Built and tested aircraft systems over 200+ hours, leading team assembly efforts and ensuring FAA-compliant integration of avionics and airframe components.

My Career

Embedded Systems Researcher

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Present

Created automated impedance matching for Hacker Fab at CMU.

Built an automated RF power tuner for a sputtering chamber using a Teensy 4.1, PID-controlled servo-driven capacitors, and a custom shielded PCB to minimize reflected power and stabilize 95W plasma deposition.

18-349 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2026

-

Present

Teaching assistant for Introduction to Embedded Systems course at CMU.

Mentored students across embedded systems development, from real-time kernel debugging and STM32 firmware drivers to full-cycle autonomous vehicle design encompassing PCB layout, testing, and assembly.

Vehicle Hardware Engineering Intern

Ford Motor Company

June 2025

-

Aug 2025

Worked on several electric vehicle programs as vehicle hardware/systems engineering intern.

Identified voltage drops in sensitive EV control units and audited 50+ hardware requirements across three EV programs, resolving cross-functional gaps and driving cost optimization for underbody components.

18-100 Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon

Jan 2024

-

Dec 2025

Teaching assistant for Introduction to Electrical and Computer course at CMU.

Led weekly lab instruction and mentoring for 100+ students in circuit design and debugging, significantly enhancing engagement and exam performance.

Aerospace Engineering Intern

SATA Inc.

Aug 2021

-

May 2023

Built a VAN's Aircraft RV-12 from scratch with Southern Arizona Teen Aviation Inc.

Built and tested aircraft systems over 200+ hours, leading team assembly efforts and ensuring FAA-compliant integration of avionics and airframe components.

Mettalic shape background image

Contact

Get in Touch