Brian Cunningham, Pe Email & Phone Number

Rosharon, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Manages processes and facilitates efforts in sustaining EVA Tools and Crew Aids (ETCA) for continued safe, reliable, and informed utilization of tools for all EVA requirements and Crew activities. Evaluates EVA Tools in response to unique tool requests and on-orbit problem reporting, advising on condition and usage recommendations to the One EVA community. Presents comprehensive assessments of tool concerns, balancing value of forward work and improvements within program objectives and desire to maintain ISS operations beyond 2030. Creates and presents proposals for Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) projects with internal budgeting, financial projections, and pricing review. Supports Management by coordination with Program Office and serves as representative for Oceaneering Space Systems on various boards and panels.

Houston, Texas, Us

Researched and evaluated EVA Tools for life expectancy of function and materials in the extreme environment of space, with regards to program sustainability, EVA readiness, and mission risk assessments. Collaborated with hardware leads to implement and approve drawing changes in support of sustaining and fabricating hardware. Authored test and process procedures in accordance with stringent quality and compliance requirements for spaceflight hardware. Served as Facility Test Engineer at Friendswood Test Facility conducting environmental testing in both thermal and vibrational extremes to prepare new and refurbished hardware for flight to the International Space Station.

Developed structure and processes for the initiative to capture new market segments and grow our product portfolio. Set up New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, including evaluation criteria and review system to identify the greatest opportunities. With a strong emphasis on ideation and concept generation, I refined and focused the filtering stages to arrive at proposals with the greatest feasibility.

Established structure to engineering and operations departments to improve communication, both internally and with customers. I developed and trained a high performing team by sharing my knowledge from diverse engineering experiences, including hydraulics, pneumatics, open- and closed-loop feedback systems, automation, and finite element analysis (FEA). Identified critical criteria of relevant codes and standard for our disciplines to conduct design reviews, including AISC, AISI, ASCE, API, ABS, and IBC. Adopted Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards for greater fabrication consistency and to reduce losses from complex assemblies.

Project/Product Manager for advanced and highly mobile custom drilling rigs, integrating hydraulic cylinders and controls for increased capability and innovative structural layout, and establishing the foundation for later automation applications. Gained comprehensive experience through frequent visits to customer drilling locations and fabrication facilities. Conducted Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) on drilling rigs, walking systems, and other associated equipment at our facilities and on customer locations, providing guidance and recommendations for repairs or modifications as needed. Conducted visual inspection and laser-assisted survey of in-field equipment and structures for upgrades and re-certifications.

Houston, Tx, Us

Worked at Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) as co-operative suit engineer, assisting astronauts with suit fitment and adjustments, specifically suit and comfort gloves for EMU. It was an excellent opportunity to integrate with several NASA contractors and multi-disciplinary engineering and logistics teams.