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Functioning in a team environment investigating mechanical issues on production hardware and recommending design solutions to mitigate those issues. Using Pro Engineer to create 3D models of concept solutions and to produce fabrication drawings for proto-type hardware.

• Functioned as the mechanical lead in the design and development of many custom RF/Microwave electronic products for military applications for a variety of customers.
• Detail oriented, innovative, extensive experience designing for harsh environments.
• Knowledgeable of military specifications.
• Experienced at customer specification review.
• Participated in bid and proposal activity, supplied NRE estimates for mechanical engineering and designer labor, 3D concept models and mechanical content for proposals.
• Participated on the team to review and update the design guideline for Multi-Function Assemblies.

• Designed an Integrated Microwave Assembly for Northrop Grumman, military requirements including, hermeticity, random vibration, mechanical shock and altitude.
• Interfaced with customer on an ongoing basis to solidify the package and clarify specifications.
• Developed 3D solid model, fabrication drawings and interface control drawing.
• Worked with electrical engineers, process engineers and PCB designer to develop the final design.
• Directed mechanical designer on program, reviewed all documentation and approved it.
• Designed assembly fixtures to ensure consistency through the build cycle and maintain quality.

• Ensured the mechanical design of RF/Microwave electronic products by careful review of customer specifications for outline dimensions, package weight, environmental requirements, sealing requirements and specific.
• Worked with electrical engineering to layout the design and complete the documentation required to fabricate all mechanical parts. Looked at new approaches in packaging.
• Designed assembly fixtures for products to maintain repeatability, decrease defects and cycle time and increase quality.
• Worked with the production engineering team to convert existing non-hermetic designs to hermetic design
• Recommended design changes to incorporate soldering of feedthroughs and laser welding