CV
Here is my CV for all who are interested! You can view it as a PDF if you'd like!
Contact Information
| Name | Bryan Hilton |
| Professional Title | Student |
| bryanghilton@gmail.com | |
| Location | 500N 267E Victoria Place II, Provo, Utah 84606 |
Professional Summary
A mechanical engineering student at Brigham Young University with a passion for nuclear-renewable hybrid energy systems.
Experience
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2026 - Provo, Utah
Research Assistant
BYU TEMP Lab
Thermal analysis of SiC/SiC composites for nuclear fuel cladding applications.
- Mass Data Collection and Analysis
- Laser Flash Thermal Diffusivity Testing
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2025 - 2026 ESC at BYU
Vacuum Technician
BYU Physics Department
Designed, assembled, and repaired high vacuum systems, pumps, gauges, and high voltage power supplies. Repaired and calibrated capacitance manometers and other analog electronics.
- High Vacuum System Design, Maintenance, and Operation
- Precision Analog Measurement
- High Voltage Systems
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April 2026 - Provo, Utah
Activities Chair
American Nuclear Society BYU student chapter
Planned and organized social and networking events for the BYU ANS student chapter.
- Building a monte carlo neutron transport simulation in Python
- Contacting foreign and domestic professionals
- Designing cloud chambers and other physics experiments for outreach events
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2017 - 2019 Farmington, NM
Information Desk Assistant
San Juan Regional Medical Center
100+ hours of volunteer work at the information desk
Education
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2024 - 2028 Provo, Utah
BE
Brigham Young University
Mechanical Engineering
- 137 credits completed
- Led many team projects
- Participated in 3 engineering clubs and many volunteer activities
Skills
High Vacuum Systems (Advanced): Vacuum System Design, Leak Testing, Cryogenic Systems, Vacuum Gauge Calibration, Pump Maintenance & Repair
High Voltage Systems (Advanced): High Voltage Safety, HV Power Supply Design, HVDC & HVAC Systems
CAD & Simulation (Intermediate): OnShape, SolidWorks, OpenMC, Custom Monte Carlo Simulation
Programming (Advanced): Python, C/C++/C#, HTML, MATLAB, LaTeX
Microcontrollers (Advanced): Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LIDAR, Wireless, Sensors, Motor Control
Shop Skills (Advanced): Manual Machining, Soldering, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Woodworking, Sheet Metal Forming
Languages
English : Native speaker
Mongolian : Fluent
Interests
Nuclear & Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy, Nuclear Energy, Integrated Nuclear-Renewable Energy System (INRES), Nuclear-Renewable Microgrid (NRM), Small Modular Reactor (SMR), Molten Salt Reactor (MSR), Energy Storage