Resume
General Info
| Full Name | Wilson Harper |
| Website | wilsonharper.net |
| hello@wilsonharper.net | |
| Wilson-Harper | |
| Location | Houston, TX |
Education
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Class of 2029 B.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering; Minor in Entrepreneurship
Rice University — Houston, TX - Elected as New Student Representative in Martel College Parliament
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2021 - 2025 High School Diploma
Davis High School — Yakima, WA - Earned 3.99 GPA, IB Diploma, and Washington State Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
Engineering Experience
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2026 Incoming Embedded Engineering Intern
RTX BBN Technologies - Will prototype embedded multi-domain systems and PNT algorithms for harsh environments
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2026 - Present Undergraduate Researcher
Rice Experimental Pixels Lab - Selected to join the Rice EXP Lab as an undergraduate researcher
- Researching a compact and directional wind system to build realism in extended reality environments
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2025 - Present Active Fin Stabilization
Rice Eclipse Rocketry - Designing avionics for reliable rocket active fin stabilization system
- Integrating RP2350 and I2C/UART sensors on custom PCB to control servo-actuated fins
- Active fin stabilization system will go on space-shot rocket to exceed the Kármán line
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2025 - 2026 Thrust Stand Design
Rice Flight - Led design of Arduino thrust test stand to measure efficiency for UAV optimization
- Built Pi-powered ADS-B aircraft tracker with custom ground plane antenna and display system
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2018 - 2025 UAV Team Captain
Technology Student Association - Led design of position-holding UAV in GPS-denied environments using optical flow and LiDAR
- Designed a modular 3D-printed airframe and servo-actuated gripper to move payloads
- Implemented EKF sensor fusion, remote telemetry, and power distribution systems
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2024 Researcher
MIT Lincoln Laboratory RISE - One of ~4% of applicants selected for DoD-sponsored free research experience
- Researched, built, and programmed Doppler and synthetic aperture radars, mentored by Lincoln Labs staff
Professional Experience
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2026 Teaching Assistant, BUSI 361 (Communication for Entrepreneurs)
Rice University — Houston, TX - Facilitating instruction on communication, conflict resolution, networking, and workplace dynamics
- Coaching students on public speaking to effectively communicate complex concepts
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2025 Summer Camp Staff
Spokane, WA - Responsible for up to 65 guests at remote location accessible only by boat
- Learned high-stakes logistics planning due to remote environment
- Duties ranged from comforting homesick children to cleaning large amounts of septic waste
Skills
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Software
- Python, CAD (Fusion, OnShape), avionics, ArduPilot, MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
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Hardware
- LiDAR, radar, telemetry, sensor integration, UAVs
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Tools
- soldering, 3D printing, CNC routing, hand tools, multimeters, breadboards