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Livermore, Ca, Us

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Employed as a member of the Mainbody Structural Design team. We were responsible with the design, development and the production of commercial satellite systems,• Supporting engineering and manufacturing in spacecraft configuration design and creating satellite equipment that satisfy system requirements• Develop satellite and module assembly 2D drawings, 3D models and advanced Top Down Design implementation • Created configuration designs of the various subsystems utilizing pre-existing designs of products, thereby creating a new pre-fab design• Provided engineering support to the integration of the spacecraft and launch preparations • Coordinated and execute engineering design changes and worked with tech and field support to insure proper mission critical implementations• Provided coordination and execution of engineering design changes, and tracking documentation such as ECO’s, ECR’s, ECN’s, and drawings.

Livermore, Ca, Us

Sr. Mechanical Designer/Project Task LeadFeb. 2009 – Dec. 2012, Mar. 2006 – Nov. 2007 & Jan. 2001- Dec. 2004Employed as a member of the Engineering Services team for the NIF project. Provided leadership and mentoring of designers/drafters in the design of various products, using drafting tools and computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software, reducing overall product development time by half. Reviewed, created and verify production specifications for documentation of manufacturing methods, procedures and BOM verification. Supported engineering with hands on building of various fixtures and optical assemblies as well as system troubleshooting. Reviewed and analyzed engineering specification drawings, ideas and related design documentation for NPI and prototyping. Worked as a member of a tightly-coordinated interdisciplinary team of engineers and physicists to design opto-mechanical assemblies Consulted with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts and produce detailed designs, drawings, Bill of Materials and specifications for mechanical, optical and electro-mechanical equipment, according to engineering sketches, interconnect diagrams and design proposals. Performed cost account management to include estimating, executing, controlling and reporting Served as on-site Liaison (2006) increased revenue by 300% in my first year, while also managing 25 on-site and off-site subcontract personnel. Reviewed and analyzed specifications, sketches, engineering drawings and related design data to determine factors affecting component design CAD modeling of complex components/subsystems/kinematics/electro-mechanical in 2D &3D, as well as detail drawings for manufacture Considered by many as the “go-to guy” for daily troubleshooting, advanced and daily task refinements. Part of a hand selected group of advanced designers for special Advanced Development Programs (Skunk works).

London, Gb

Employed as a member of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle design team. Tasked with the designing, improving and upgrading the vehicle with current technologies and other advancements for enhanced performance and mission critical tasks. Conducted tests and investigations and documented results and provided recommended course of action based on requirements and experience Developed an expertise in a specialized area of design and analyses, which provided superior product developments. Produced or oversees creation of finished engineering drawings, 3D models, BOM’s and manufacturing specifications. Provided conceptual detailed design and integration of mechanical and electrical components/subsystems of mobile military combat systems Consistently assumed technical responsibility for a major portions and/or subsystem of design projects. Coordinated and monitored shop activities during development fabrication, manufacturing and testing while also providing critical feedback. Successfully completed all projects on time and under budget

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Employed as a member of the Spacecraft Configuration and Interconnect Design team. We were responsible with the design, development and the production of commercial satellite systems, for various companies, such as: DirecTV, XM Radio, Sirius Radio and Government CommunicationsInfrastructure. Space Systems/Loral is one of the world's premier designers, manufacturers, and integrators of powerful geostationary satellites and satellite systems Supported engineering and manufacturing in spacecraft configuration design and creating satellite equipment that satisfy system requirements Developed satellite and module assembly 2D drawings, 3D models and advanced Top Down Design implementation Created configuration designs of the various subsystems utilizing pre-existing designs of products, thereby creating a new pre-fab design Provided engineering support to the integration of the spacecraft and launch preparations Coordinated and execute engineering design changes and worked with tech and field support to insure proper mission critical implementations Provided coordination and execution of engineering design changes, and tracking documentation such as ECO’s, ECR’s, ECN’s, and drawings

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

Employed as a member of the Future Combat Systems (FCS) design team. Tasked with the designing, developing and production of combat vehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile launchers and precision munitions for DOD and allies worldwide. The objective of the FCS effort is to develop lightweight (no individual element greater than 20 tons), overwhelmingly lethal, strategically deployable, self-sustaining and survivable combat and combat support force, ground vehicles and supporting technologies for the 2012-2025 timeframe and beyond. Developed practical economic solutions that meet the performance cost and schedule requirements within program constraints. Challenges involved developing and/or utilizing new technologies to remain the world leader in military systems. Performed cost account management to include estimating, executing, controlling and reporting. Provided conceptual detailed design and integration of mechanical and electrical components/subsystems of mobile military combat systems Designed Future Combat Vehicles for the U.S. Army that will replace current combat vehicle and maintain military dominance

Livermore, Ca, Us

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Fremont, California, Us

Employed as a member of the Future Combat Systems (FCS) design team. Tasked with the designing, developing and production of combat vehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile launchers and precision munitions for DOD and allies worldwide. The objective of the FCS effort is to develop lightweight (no individual element greater than 20 tons), overwhelmingly lethal, strategically deployable, self-sustaining and survivable combat and combat support force, ground vehicles and supporting technologies for the 2012-2025 timeframe and beyond. Developed practical economic solutions that meet the performance cost and schedule requirements within program constraints. Challenges involved developing and/or utilizing new technologies to remain the world leader in military systems. Performed cost account management to include estimating, executing, controlling and reporting. Provided conceptual detailed design and integration of mechanical and electrical components/subsystems of mobile military combat systems Designed Future Combat Vehicles for the U.S. Army that will replace current combat vehicle and maintain military dominance

Aa, Mechanical Design And Cad Technology

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