Worked in the Satellite Design Laboratory as Integration Lead Engineer and Quality Assurance Engineer. - Participated in assembly of Bevo-2 spacecraft- Coordinated effort to formulate and create integration processes and documentation required for Bevo-2 assembly- Drafted detailed component function test procedures and performed tests on flight hardware as preparation for integration and final delivery- Reviewed CAD designs for ARMADILLO and Bevo-2 satellites to ensure all parts required for assembly were designed within specification- Redesigned structural elements as required to correct any errors found- Created detailed production drawings from CAD using SolidWorks to meet machine shop requirements

- Organized and established all facets of a plastic model kit fabrication and manufacturing business- Designed and hand built all required machinery for mass production of large plastic vacuum formed parts and pressure cast resin parts- Created an on-line web store using HTML code- Designed original model kits by creating detailed scale drawings, hand sculpting of prototype parts, mold casting for reproduction, and final fit checking leading to manufacture

- Completed training in Orbiter Airframe Engineering Department- Became first co-op to take and pass Engineering Board Exam earning full signature authority as a Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer- Inspected TPS of all four orbiters for problems that needed correction or locations where possible improvements could be made- Drafted orders with detailed instructions explaining steps for technicians to repair or correct any problems with TPS systems of four Space Shuttle Orbiters- Designed and oversaw construction of new mission critical TPS component which received approval from USA Engineering, NASA Engineering and Boeing Engineering- Component was installed and successfully flew on Space Shuttle Endeavour’s 14th flight

- Trained as a new hire in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) section of Orbiter Airframe Engineering Department- Researched and recommended solutions for identified problems to TPS on airframe of four Space Shuttle Orbiters- Completed several classes in every aspect of Orbiter Airframe Engineering