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Daytona Beach, Fl, Us

Bethesda, Md, Us

Human Landing System (HLS) Ascent Element (AE) Propulsion Module Structure Technical Lead, 2020-Present (LM Space– Denver, CO)Experience in Spacecraft Design, Primary Structure Design* Lead the mechanical design efforts for the Ascent Element Propulsion Module Structure, a component of the lunar lander being developed by the National Team (Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Draper Laboratory). Experience developing spacecraft structure that included machined metal details and composite sandwich panels. * Developed Propulsion Module structure layouts and designs that were tailored to meet specific system requirements and updated system architectures. Matured the final structure layout with stress and Loads & Dynamics support to reduce mass. * Coordinated structural layout updates with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, Propulsion, mass properties, Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS), Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), Assembly, Test and Launch Operations (ATLO), Systems Integration and Configuration, and Spacecraft leads.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Orion Crew Module Adapter Secondary Structures Lead/Certified Principal Engineer, 2014-Current (Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company - Denver, CO)Experience in Primary and Secondary Structure Design* Developing primary and secondary structure to support avionics, power systems, flight and instrumentation harnessing, and propulsion and environmental control system tubing.* Provided significant support of the development of metallic primary structure elements of the Crew Module Adapter.* Leading a joint NASA-Lockheed Martin design and analysis team in preparation for a flight-like vibration test of a mission critical vibration isolated equipment pallet at NASA Glenn Research Center.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Orion Crew Module “Backbone” Secondary Structures Design Lead/Certified Principal Engineer, 2009-2014 (Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company – Denver, CO)Experience in Primary and Secondary Structure Design* Lead the mechanical integration efforts for the avionics bays inside the Orion Crew Module spacecraft. Helped optimize and establish the avionics layout and equipment configuration for the Orion Exploration Flight Test One vehicle.* Designed primary and secondary structure to support avionics, guidance, navigation and control, power systems, and life support systems inside the spacecraft. Developed detail part and assembly drawings of structure, and equipment and coolant line/tubing installation drawings. Significant experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).* Developed mechanical designs to support a flight-like vibration test of mission critical vibration isolated equipment pallets at NASA Glenn Research Center. Coordinated test activities with NASA and helped support mechanical installations on site.* Supported design and integration efforts as Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) and in the role as Engineering Material Review Board (EMRB) member.* Supported launch preparation activities at Cape Canaveral, to include installation of auxiliary payloads inside the Orion Crew Module.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Team Lead, Crew Systems & Cabin Interior Integrated Test Team, 2005-Current (Lockheed Martin Systems Integration – NAS PAX)Experience in Leading, Planning and Executing Flight Tests* Implemented NAVAIR and Lockheed Martin processes and procedures to develop test plans and flight cards for the verification of human factors and cabin interior requirements for the VXX transport helicopter program. * Worked in an Integrated Test Team environment alongside NAVAIR, HMX-1, systems engineering, and subcontractor counterparts and subject matter experts, in addition to developmental and operational test pilots and crew chiefs.* Directed ground and flight tests, and accumulated flight time and experience executing tests in flight. Gained experience in data reduction and analysis using data processing system, and knowledge of instrumentation system architecture.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Aircraft Installation Team, 2004-2005 (Lockheed Martin MS2– Eagan, MN)Experience in Aircraft Modifications * Developed installation, modification, and detail part and assembly drawings to support the demonstration of new electronic capabilities onboard a US Navy P-3C Maritime Patrol Aircraft and the US Coast Guard Deepwater HC-144A aircraft. * Developed control panels with night vision compatible integral lighting. Adapted commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment to the airborne environment through the design of a shock-mounted equipment tray. Mechanical Engineer, Common Submarine Radio Room, 2001-2004 (Lockheed Martin MS2– Eagan, MN)Experience in Mounting Kit Design, Equipment Packaging, and Test Engineering* Developed mounting kits for 19” rack-mounted equipment for the Virginia Class and Seawolf Class External Communications System. Lead the mechanical design of a 1U wired jack panel assembly. Verified structural design with hand calculations. * Presented mechanical engineering design for human factors and safety to US Navy officials and several government contractors in support of a Critical Design Review.* Gained experience in mounting kit, cable and equipment installations. Demonstrated ability to meet critical installation deadlines while working independently and in a team setting. Systems Engineer, Specialty Engineering, 2000-2001 (Lockheed Martin MS2– Eagan, MN)Experience in Human Factors, System Safety, and Maintainability Engineering* Conducted analysis of military workstations to verify compliance with human factors and maintainability requirements. * Coordinated and lead a Maintainability Demonstration under US Navy observation with field engineering support. Reduced quantitative data and developed comprehensive report.

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* Conducted reliability analysis on various components associated with ATA’s Boeing 727 fleet. Presented issues and recommendations in monthly Aircraft Reliability Engineering Program Board meetings. * Drafted engineering documents including Component Build Specification Orders, Technical Publication Change Requests, Maintenance Alert Bulletins, and Fleet Campaign Directives, in response to approved corrective actions. * Published two FAA mandated Fleet Reliability Reports (FRRs) and a Component Monitoring System report with minimal supervision. Compiled, edited and published an instruction manual for FRR publication procedures.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Aircraft Electronics Technician Training Program

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