Our internship is a flexible, hands-on role that puts students in the field with our engineering experts and in the midst of helping us create and test solutions to our customers’ needs. This summer, we were excited to have Rory Maguire and Braden Noll on board as part of our summer internship program.
Rory Maguire
Why did you choose to intern at Noraxon?
I applied to Noraxon because I’m passionate about helping people move better and understand movement through data. Noraxon’s technology empowers clinicians, researchers, and coaches to promote healing, optimize performance, and educate others using biomechanical insights. I saw this internship as a chance to contribute meaningfully to the field of biomechanics and be part of a team driving innovation.
What are you currently studying and what drew you to the field?
I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in biomedical engineering. After earning my bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, I became interested in applying engineering principles to biological systems. Biomedical engineering offered the perfect intersection of my technical background and my desire to work on problems that directly impact human health and performance.
What has been your favorite part of your internship so far?
My favorite part has been the variety of projects I’ve been able to work on across different departments and stages of development. I’ve gained hands-on experience in hardware testing, software testing, regulatory processes, and software development. This diversity has helped me grow my skillset and explore areas I hadn’t worked in before.
What do you like to do outside of school and work?
Outside of school and work, I enjoy hiking, biking, and being involved in my church community.
What are your career goals after graduation?
After graduation, I hope to develop machine learning pipelines that can analyze complex biomechanical data. My goal is to create tools that extract meaningful insights from simplified hardware setups, making biomechanical analysis more accessible and scalable.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
I’d choose teleportation! It would save time, eliminate traffic, and let me explore places I’ve always wanted to visit like Australia.
Braden Noll
Why did you choose to intern at Noraxon?
After attending Noraxon’s Bertec Force Plate Seminar in 2024, I became fascinated by the applications of biomechanics technology in physical therapy. I was especially intrigued by how something as complex as human movement, even a simple jump, can be quantified with such precision.
What are you currently studying and what drew you to the field?
I’m currently studying Biomedical Engineering at Arizona State University. What initially drew me to the field was my involvement in my Locomotion Research Lab on campus, which focuses heavily on gait analysis, 3D motion capture, and various EMG protocols.
What has been your favorite part of your internship so far?
My favorite experience so far has been working on the Range Testing Experiment. My colleagues and I designed a protocol to test the online data recovery capabilities of Noraxon’s Ultium Motion system at various distances. I really enjoyed this project because it gave me hands-on experience and deepened my understanding of both the hardware and software Noraxon offers.
What do you like to do outside of school and work?
In my free time, I enjoy working out, hiking, camping, off-roading, and grilling whenever I get the chance!
What are your career goals after graduation?
After graduation, I hope to pursue a career in biomechanics that intersects with sports medicine and orthopedics. I’ve always been intrigued by the ability to quantify human performance and draw meaningful conclusions from that data.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
If I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to never need sleep, or to have unlimited energy. I love staying active and exploring the world, but my grandpa-like sleep schedule always slows me down!
