Zoe
Jaramillo

Cal Poly SLO Electrical Engineering Student

Irvine, CA


About Me

Hi! I am a third-year Electrical Engineering student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo seeking a career in the aerospace industry. Through my internship at Amphenol Borisch Technologies, I gained practical experience in wire harness design and production, electrical system testing, and aerospace manufacturing. As Co-Lead for Wire Harnessing and Sensors on the Cal Poly Mars Rover team, I have experience collaborating with a team of students and professionals to develop and implement space-based technologies. I thrive on solving problems, understanding how and why things work, and tackling challenges that push me outside my comfort zone. Outside of engineering, I'm passionate about cars, photography, and martial arts. You'll usually find me behind a camera, working on my car, or training on the mat.

Zoe Jaramillo

Projects

Mars Rover
AUG. 2025 - PRESENT Aerospace

2026 Mars Rover

Led the wire harnessing team for a fully student-designed rover, engineering the 2025 harness architecture for sensors, motors, and power systems.

Harness Design Soldering Systems Integration
4-bit DAC PCB
MAY 2025 PCB Design

4-bit DAC PCB

Designed and fabricated a compact 4-bit Weighted Resistor DAC, converting digital signals to analog audio, validated on oscilloscope and Arduino.

LTspice EAGLE PCB Assembly
Autonomous Car
JUNE 2023 - AUG. 2023 Autonomous Systems

Autonomous Car

Designed and implemented an autonomous RC vehicle at UC San Diego's COSMOS program using the DonkeyCar AI Framework, behavior cloning, and OpenCV, achieving fully autonomous lane-following.

DonkeyCar OpenCV Embedded Linux
Integra Project Car
AUG. 2024 - PRESENT Automotive

Integra Project Car

Ongoing build and restoration of a 1998 Acura Integra, covering mechanical work, electrical troubleshooting, and cosmetic upgrades.

Automotive Repair Wiring Fabrication
2025 FSAE Front Wire Harness
DEC. 2024 - JUNE 2025 Motorsport

2025 FSAE Front Wire Harness

Designed and assembled the front wire harness for Cal Poly Racing's Formula SAE vehicle in Siemens NX and Rapid Harness, refining routing and connector integration for reliability.

Siemens NX Rapid Harness Crimping
Slot Machine Game
JUNE 2025 FPGA

Slot Machine Game

Built a full slot machine game on a Basys 3 FPGA using SystemVerilog, integrating a custom FSM, comparator, and win detection logic.

SystemVerilog FSM Design FPGA
Backshell Fixtures
REF_ZJ-07 Aerospace

Backshell Fixtures

Designed and manufactured two custom fixtures in SolidWorks via resin 3D printing to improve wire alignment during aerospace harness backshell assembly.

SolidWorks Resin 3D Printing Fixture Design
Wire Harness Prototype Testing and Manufacturing
REF_ZJ-08 Aerospace

Wire Harness Prototype Testing and Manufacturing

Authored SolidWorks harness and kit drawings standardizing heater cartridge assembly, molding, and silicone potting to EN1556 spec across five production sites.

Silicone Potting SolidWorks Process Standardization

Engineering Experience

Design & Applications Engineering Intern

Amphenol Borisch Technologies — Mesa, AZ // JUNE – AUG. 2026

  • Assembled and electrically tested 14 aerospace prototype wire harnesses by performing wire stripping, crimping, connector pinning, continuity testing, pull-force testing, and contact retention verification.
  • Performed electrical validation using oscilloscopes, function generators, and shorted-stub test fixtures while developing standardized electrical test procedures.
  • Designed two custom fixtures in SolidWorks and manufactured them via resin 3D printing to improve wire alignment during backshell assembly and silicone potting.
  • Authored four SolidWorks harness and kit drawings that standardized heater cartridge assembly, molding, and potting processes, driving consistent manufacturing work instructions across five production sites.
Amphenol Borisch Technologies

Activities

Freelance Photographer

Self-Employed — Irvine, CA // JUNE 2023 – PRESENT

  • For the past several years, I have pursued photography with a focus on automotive and sports subjects, capturing motion, emotion, and energy through creative composition and lighting.
  • In addition to personal projects, I have taken on paid and freelance work, photographing graduations, portraits, and events for clients.
  • These experiences have strengthened my creativity, technical precision, and adaptability while teaching me how to work efficiently under varying conditions and meet each client's unique vision.
Freelance Photography

Team Member

Chick-fil-A — Irvine, CA // AUG. 2025 – PRESENT

  • Delivered fast, friendly customer service in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment, handling orders, food preparation, and front-of-house operations.
  • Worked closely with a large team under time pressure, staying organized and adaptable during peak rush periods while maintaining accuracy and a positive customer experience.
Chick-fil-A Team Member

Police Explorer

Irvine Police Department — Irvine, CA // JAN. 2022 – AUG. 2024

  • For over three years, I participated in the Irvine Police Department Explorer program, where I accumulated more than 700 service hours serving the community and gaining valuable experience in law enforcement.
  • Through this program, I trained for real-world scenarios such as clearing rooms, conducting field sobriety tests, and performing safety checks, while also supporting officers during community events and ride-alongs, which strengthened my ability to stay composed and make sound decisions under pressure.
  • As a squad leader, I managed and regularly checked in with members to ensure accountability and coordination, overseeing my team's progress and strengthening my ability to communicate clearly, stay organized, and maintain precision under pressure.
Irvine Police Department Explorer

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