Zak Smith
Summary
Final-year MEng Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Nottingham with an interest in space and mechanical applications. Gained hands-on experience through group design projects and coursework in thermoacoustics, spacecraft systems and design, astrodynamics, and design for manufacture. Seeking a graduate opportunity at the ESA to further develop skills while addressing significant engineering challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of Mathematics - Remote
Elite Tuition LTD
Southall, Ealing
2025.03 - 2025.09
I began tutoring A-level Mathematics and Physics Students, across exam boards, in the March prior to their exams, these students were struggling with both academic content and exam confidence, my goal was to improve their knowledge of the content as a whole as well as improve their confidence heading into the exam. In this role, I improved my communication and planning skills as well as enjoyed an overall rewarding experience with helping these young people.
Education
MEng - Aerospace Engineering
The University of Nottingham
Nottingham 2021.09 -
A-Level Studies - Maths, Further Maths, and Physics
The Duston School Sixth Form
Northampton, Northamptonshire 2019.01 - 2021.01
Skills
- Software Experience: CATIA, XFLR5, MATLAB/SIMULINK, STK, ANSYS, ABAQUS, GasTurb, DeltaEC
- Technical: Thermodynamics, Thermoacoustics, Propulsion, Spacecraft Systems, Astrodynamics, Design and Manufacture, Fluid Dynamics, AM
- Transferable: Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Problem-solving
Languages
Japanese
Beginner (A1)
English
Native
Affiliations
- Wood Carving
- Archery
- Video and Board Games
References
References from staff at The University of Nottingham and Elite Tuition, as well as project documentation, are available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher of Mathematics - Remote
Elite Tuition LTD
2025.03 - 2025.09
MEng - Aerospace Engineering
The University of Nottingham
2021.09 -
A-Level Studies - Maths, Further Maths, and Physics
The Duston School Sixth Form
2019.01 - 2021.01