Working with a group of scientists and engineers on spectroscopy instruments that fly on aircraft collecting, measuring and analyzing Methane, C02, etc.Safety Office for Anderson GroupBasic Machine ShopElectro Mechanical AssemblyChasis Fabrication and WiringVacuum Systems/Leak Detectors/OvensPainted and applied paints/coatings to Optical Black Body AssembliesOrder/assemble Dry boxes for experimentsSet up optic tests using optics, power meters, lasers, mirrors, black bodies, interferometers, etc.Crane and Rigging CertificationBasic Machine Shop Certification

Worked on several NASA space flight programs from assembly, through Qualification and Acceptance Testing and final delivery and integration at different facilities nationwidePerformed all vacuum testing of components on different programsPerformed all thermal cycling of program related hardwareInvolved with vibration testing of space flight hardwareQualification and Acceptance Level testing/Sine/Random/ShockMaintained and operated a Class 100 Clean RoomDesigned, assembled and operated several vacuum systems to support testingSorption pumps, Cryo pumps, Diaphragm pumps, Turbo pumps, Ion pumps, etc.Ionization Gauges and other measurement toolsResidual Gas AnalyzersLaser Particle CountersVacuum bake systemsHelium Neon and Cadmium LasersLeak DetectorsThermocouplesPrecision Cleaning of space flight components to NASA specificationsUltrasonics/Vapor degreasers/Specialized packagingBasic Machine shop skillsBasic Electronic test gearCertified overhead Crane Operator and various rigging tasksDay to day Lab tasks: purchasing, charts, reports, safety trainingPrograms worked on:X-Ray Timing ExplorerTriana Solar research packageChandra Xray space based telescope

Chassis assembly, wiring, soldering, testing of components for aircraftBasic Machine ShopBasic electronic test gearInstall/modify electronic and mechanical assemblies on a Boeing 707Top Secret security clearanceDay to day lab tasks: purchasing, charts, reports, safety training

Day to day Environmental Testing of Space Flight and Airborne Hardware Designed, assembled and operated multiple vacuum systems Maintained vacuum systems for a Linear Accelerator Operated several manual and computer controlled thermal chambers Thermocouple fabrication Set up fixtures and payloads for vibration tests Sine Sweeps/Random Vibe/Shock Run tests, data reduction, photograph and document Slip tables, Shakers, Heat Exchangers, Hydraulic supply for slip tables General housekeeping and preventative maintenance Day to day lab tasks: purchasing, charts, reports, safety training, ESD training Multiple Security Clearances