Georgia Institute of Technology · Mechanical Engineering · 2027
Willem
Jaron
Mechanical engineer focused on energy systems, aerospace propulsion, and design. Incoming Operations Intern at Amazon. Building things that move, generate, and endure.
Willem Jaron — Atlanta, GA
Engineer by discipline,
builder by instinct.
I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at Georgia Institute of Technology, building practical skills in CAD, engineering analysis, and renewable energy. My foundation is a B.S. in Physics from Oglethorpe University (May 2025) — which means I think rigorously before I build.
For Summer 2026, I've accepted an Area Manager Internship with Amazon in Sarasota, FL — translating my technical background into high-impact operational leadership. I'm actively targeting Summer 2027 roles in aerospace propulsion, robotics & mechatronics, and energy systems, with a preference for the Southeast.
Outside the lab you'll find me on the golf course, organizing campus events, or pulling apart how things work.
Technical Skills
Systems
A modular, small-scale system that converts river currents into renewable energy. Built with recycled aluminum and optimized using SolidWorks and MATLAB, the design targets around 200 W output. Applies real fluid mechanics to a deployable off-grid power solution.
MATLAB simulation and visualization tool for turbine efficiency analysis. Models flow conditions, head pressure, and output power across variable operating parameters — enabling rapid design iteration without physical prototyping.
Physics
Compared two methods for measuring string linear density — the Linear Density method and the Tension method — to determine accuracy and reliability in quantifying string properties. Relevant to musical acoustics and material science.
Physics-driven investigation into how putter geometry, angle, and material affect golf ball launch dynamics. Modeled contact mechanics and coefficient of restitution to quantify how design variables translate into real on-green outcomes.
Incoming intern within Amazon's fulfillment and operations network. Applying engineering systems thinking, data-driven decision-making, and process optimization at scale. Bridging technical foundations in mechanical engineering with operational leadership in a high-throughput logistics environment.
Gained hands-on experience in golf course operations and management, developing skills in scheduling, facility coordination, and customer-facing service at a professional level.
Coursework in dynamics, thermal-fluid systems, and mechanics of materials. Member of ASME and ANS. Targeting aerospace propulsion, robotics, and energy systems for Summer 2027 internships.
Graduated May 2025. Built a rigorous analytical foundation in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, wave physics, and computational methods. Graduated on the SAA 2024 Spring Academic Honor Roll. Competed on the varsity golf team.
Founded and scaled the largest student organization on campus — a community built around athletics and school spirit. Organized annual "Petey's Madness" pep rallies, managed the executive board, coordinated with the athletic department, and built succession plans to ensure the organization outlasted my tenure.
Competed in collegiate tournaments for the Oglethorpe Petrels, ranked No. 7 nationally. Balanced demanding athletic commitments alongside a dual Physics/ME academic load and campus leadership roles. Named to the SAA Academic Honor Roll.
Active participant in the GT chapter — attending workshops, networking events, and technical discussions on nuclear engineering advancements. Involved in organizing outreach initiatives promoting nuclear science awareness on campus.
Active member of the SAE chapter. Participated in chapter operations, community service initiatives, and campus engagement programming alongside an intensive academic and athletic schedule.
Served on the council advising university leadership on student experience, policy, and campus life, representing the broader student body in institutional decision-making.
No. 7 Petrels.
On the course
and off it.
I competed for the Oglethorpe Petrels men's golf team, ranked No. 7 nationally during the 2023 season — balancing tournament play with a Physics degree and campus leadership. Golf taught me precision, composure, and how to perform under pressure.
Let's build
something real.
Open to Summer 2027 internships in aerospace, energy systems, and robotics — and always up for connecting with engineers, founders, and people working on hard problems.