About Me
Hi, I my name is JP Manapsal and I am a graduate student at Georgia Tech and a mechanical engineer at BPMI.
Kennedy Space Center 2024
I began my engineering journey at Northern Virginia Community College in 2021. After graduating with my associate’s degree in engineering, I continued my studies at the University of Virginia (UVA) where I would study aerospace engineering. I learned many invaluable skills at UVA that I hope to expand upon by furthering my education at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Education
| 2021-2023 | 2023-2025 | 2026-Present |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
| A.S. Engineering | B.S. Aerospace Engineering | M.S. Aerospace Engineering |
My school, work experiences, and personal projects have led me to develop a wide of skills ranging from structural analysis to supplier management. I am always looking for new opportunities that challenge me to put them to the use and learn new ones as well!
Skills
| General Engineering | Statics, Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Aerospace Structures, Aerospace Materials, Astronautics, Aerodynamics, Computational Methods, Flight Vehicle Dynamics, Aerospace Propulsion, Data Structures and Algorithms |
| Mathematics | Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics |
| CAD | SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX |
| FEA | ANSYS Mechanical |
| CFD | ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM |
| Programming/Scripting Languages | MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Java, C#, R, GLSS, CMake, Bash, Powershell |
| Microcontrollers | ESP32, RP 2040, TI C2000, Arduino |
| Manufacturing | Vertical Mill, Lathe, Drill Press, Bending Brake, Waterjet Cutting |
Work Experience
Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (September 2025 - Present)
Mechanical Engineer
optX Imaging Systems (May 2024 - August 2024)
Engineering Intern
But Who Am I?
Outside of work I enjoy cooking, working on small games in Godot or other side projects (like this site), hiking, and playing lots of Counter-Strike 2. I also have recently began practicing my latheing on a mini-lathe that I purchased. I hope to eventually use it to make my moon pointer.
Great Falls Park, Virginia 2026
Updated July 2, 2026