Aerospace engineering portfolio

Diego
Castillo Herrera

Aerospace Engineering Student | Aspiring F1 Engineer

Final-year BEng Aerospace Engineering student from Costa Rica at the University of Bristol, aiming for first-class honours. Focused on applying aerodynamics, mechanical design, materials, manufacturing, and engineering analysis to motorsport.

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SKILLS / 01

Engineering skills

A multidisciplinary foundation shaped around the demands of aerospace and motorsport engineering.

CAD & Surface Modelling

CAD development, technical drawings, and surface-led design.

Aerodynamics & Testing

Aerodynamic thinking, angle-of-attack analysis, and evidence-led testing.

Composites & Materials

Materials awareness, composite manufacture, and design for performance.

Manufacturing

CNC machining, injection moulding, automotive repair, and practical build work.

Programming & Analysis

MATLAB, telemetry analysis, mathematical modelling, and technical reporting.

Engineering Design

Concept development, problem-solving, iteration, and team delivery.

Selected work / 02

From vehicle design to engineering analysis

A snapshot of the projects most relevant to high-performance engineering.

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Contact / 03

Seeking engineering opportunities

Open to conversations about graduate roles, placements, and engineering projects in motorsport and aerospace.