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Germany

Gilching, Bavaria, Germany

Eching, Bavaria, Germany

Palo Alto, Ca

Lead engineer, customer interface and principal investigator for Solar Array projects and issuesExperience in photovoltaic design techniques, solar cell testing and analysisProviding technical consultation to business development, management and other systems/sub-system functions as required.Represents the Corporation to customers and/or subcontractors in providing solutions for technical problems, presenting technical briefings and detailed reports on activities, analyses and experimentsPrepares engineering projects, plans, schedules, budgets, and work packages as required.

Palo Alto

Sr. Mechanical EngineerProject lead and primary point of contact for satellite-based antennas, with in-depth involvement in composite design, manufacturing, and testing. “Cradle-to-grave ownership of all antenna RF components, which includes composite reflectors and metallic feed assembliesWorked with several departments on critical interfaces and analysis results, engaged team on designs and schedules to meet department and company goalsHeld presentations and discussions regarding project schedule and engineering technical handoffs with international satellite customers Vibration, thermal cycle/vacuum, and shock testing of composite antenna components.

Rancho Cordova

Performed design work for the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) program which included change request to alter designs, drawings and documents per customer requirements.Presented design changes at Integrated Process Team (IPT) reviews and Change Control Boards (CCB) with various responsible engineers for the work to be approved.Researched and lead preliminary designs for the Channel Wall Nozzle supporting Hydrocarbon Boost’s 250k thrust engine. Performed 3D design of mechanical hardware and systems for the Orion Main Engine (OME and the titanium Channel Wall Nozzle CWN IR&D program).Lead Designer for the Mass and Hydraulic Simulator, which simulated propellant flow through valves. Included piping design and routing, hardware selection and support structure.Other tasks include working with AutoCad to update drawings, drawing audits and non-conformance failure investigations.Hands on experience in platelet technology. Performed CAD layouts, drawings and film processing.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering