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Arlington, Va, Us

Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States

Active DOD SECRET Security Clearance- Provides system engineering support for weapons, C4i, and HM&E system integration- Evaluates design changes for modular system impact and support stakeholder review boards- Leads development of system requirement documents, obtains signed approvals by applicable DoD Program Offices- Leads weekly review meetings with company teams- Supports system integration and verification events- Supports business development efforts

Groton, Connecticut

- Developed and reviewed design changes to naval submarine systems - Resolved critical system deficiencies by performing comprehensive root cause analysis - Published calculations in support of technical evaluations- Successfully obtained DoD Program Office signed approvals for issue resolutions- Evaluated and approved vendor product compatibility with submarine requirements- Obtained a comprehensive understanding of submarine design and structure through full systems… Show more - Developed and reviewed design changes to naval submarine systems - Resolved critical system deficiencies by performing comprehensive root cause analysis - Published calculations in support of technical evaluations- Successfully obtained DoD Program Office signed approvals for issue resolutions- Evaluated and approved vendor product compatibility with submarine requirements- Obtained a comprehensive understanding of submarine design and structure through full systems ownership and complex issue resolution- Developed solutions to construction issues, experience working in a construction shipyard environment- Co-led team ceremonially awarded by company Vice President- Led effort to improve engineering department’s technical writing skills Show less

Connecticut

Ewing, Nj

- Lead electro-mechanical engineer for the design of power distribution transformers and conversion rectification systems and substations- Designed system layouts, transformer parts, enclosures, bus bar and wiring layouts, and structural parts- Designed mechanical interlocks for system switches to resolve device limitations- Performed full system thermodynamic and structural evaluations- Developed unique solutions to meet customer criteria while maintaining best design… Show more - Lead electro-mechanical engineer for the design of power distribution transformers and conversion rectification systems and substations- Designed system layouts, transformer parts, enclosures, bus bar and wiring layouts, and structural parts- Designed mechanical interlocks for system switches to resolve device limitations- Performed full system thermodynamic and structural evaluations- Developed unique solutions to meet customer criteria while maintaining best design practices- Provided manufacturing oversight, quality control inspections, installation guidance, and field troubleshooting- Hands-on prototyping experience: welding, automated metal brake and benders, CNC turret punch press (g coding), CNC plasma cutter Show less

Hillsborough, New Jersey

- Mentored by lead engineer in the design of mechanical parts and assemblies for packaging machinery; including cam actuation, pneumatic actuation, belt timing, hopper and chute mechanisms, conveyor belt guidance, and electric drive implementation- Lathe, milling, mechanical assembly, and machine restoration hands-on experience. Mentored by a master manual machinist- Established fundamental understanding of mechanical design and construction