# Erik Hakobyan

> Mechanical and Software Engineering

Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/erikhakobyan

## Work Experience
### Software Developer - Client Services @ FlexTrade
Jan 2023 – Present | Great Neck, New York, United States

### Project Management and Superintendent Intern @ Benchmark Builders, LLC
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Assisted in various aspects of construction management, including scheduling, submittal review and coordination, change order management, and close-out procedures.

Facilitated communication between subcontractors and the project superintendent, and collaborated with the client's internal team to ensure that the flooring installation met all quality specifications and expectations.

Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and ensure that work was being performed in accordance with the project plans and specifications.

Demonstrated strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced construction environment.

### Researcher @ Geatain Engineering
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022
Conducted extensive research on greenhouse gas laws and incentives in Washington D.C. to identify opportunities for funding energy efficiency reports and promoting energy savings in existing buildings.

Investigated various alternatives to forced air furnaces, including heat pumps for sealing vents, 1-pipe and 2-pipe heating systems beneath windows, and baseboard heating, and analyzed the technical and economic feasibility of each alternative, considering factors such as system performance, energy efficiency, and cost.

### Member @ American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022
Designed an electric powered, radio controlled aircraft with the objective of delivering vaccination syringes, and environmentally sensitive vaccine vial packages

### Mechanical Engineering Design Lead @ Rogue Aerospace
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022
Led the design of a high-altitude rocket capable of transporting a liquid payload while minimizing sloshing, reaching an apogee of 5000 ft.

Proposed the use of elliptical fins to enhance stability during flight and manufactured the fins using a combination of fiberglass and birchwood to maximize tensile and shear strengths by 34%.

Awarded the 2021 NASA Student Launch Overall Winner in the USLI Design Division, demonstrating exceptional technical skills and leadership in rocket design and manufacture.

### Camp Counselor @ Manhattan Beach Summer Camp
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Brooklyn, New York, United States
Planned and coordinated daily activities for campers ages 2-5

Served as a role model and taught essential skills such as cleanliness, sportsmanship, and responsibility


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering
New York University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/erik-hakobyan

---
Source: https://flows.cv/erikhakobyan
JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/erikhakobyan/resume.json
Last updated: 2026-04-13