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Kent, Washington, United States

Working with the Mechanisms group for the Human Landing Systems Decent Element Module I generated structural mounting provisions for the Utility Transfer Mechanism between the Acent Element module and the Transfer Element module using CREO 6.0.

Bothell, Wa

Using CREO in conjunction with EPDM I developed an initial design concept for the Lockheed Martin Lance project that will use aluminum extrusions to create a custom cart assembly to perform testing of prototype laser assembly in a laboratory environment. This cart design will be used not only for laboratory testing but also for transportation of the prototype laser assembly to other Lockheed sites for integration into an aircraft compatible platform configuration. Upon completion of the laboratory cart assembly model and successful completion of apreliminary design review by team members of the Lance project both internal and external. I was reassigned to the Eagle Claw 2 project beginning in November. Working on the Eagle Claw2 project I designed mechanical components including fiber trays, booster mandrels, various fiber routing features such as ramps, fiber guides, splice protectors, and filter isolators and attenuators. Working closely with project management, electrical design, manufacturing engineering, and analysis representatives at Lockheed Martin Bothell we have successfully completed a prototype design that is ready for initial manufacture and subsequent prototype laboratory testing in little more than 12 weeks. Recently I have been working on the HEL-TVD project for the U.S. Army. My current responsibilities are to design structural provisions for shock and vibration isolators between the vehicle and the target illumination LASER. Lately I have been tasked with the design and structural installation of a power distribution unit which is located under the target illumination LASER and above the vehicle rear wheel well. This power distribution unit will distribute power from the vehicle to the various systems required to power the LASER and the ancillary support systems.

Redmond, Wa

I completed a re-design of Orion Crew Module reaction control thruster pitch down pod for the EM-2 phase of the NASA / Lockheed Martin program. Using Creo as a design tool I performed a new modular design for the pitch down reaction control pod used on the Lockheed Martin / Orion EM-2 design. A departure from the previous EM-1 cast titanium reaction control jet pod design will be used for the EM-2 portion of the space program. To avoid fracture critical components the previously designed cast titanium thruster mount for the pitch down reaction control jet pod has been redesigned using a wrought machined titanium housing bracket and accompanying micro meteor object deflection shield. The pitch down reaction control jet pod will be assembled using conventional fasteners for the EM-2 phase of the Orion crew module reaction control system pods. A modular bracket assembly system was envisioned for the EM-2 phase of the Orion space program. I began working with the Aeroject / Rocketdyne team in Redmond Washington to perform the EM-2 redesign. Given a single cast titanium part design I completed a redesign to achieve a bolted modular titanium assembly using my experience as a senior design engineer. My design was evaluated by Aerojet / Rocketdyne structural and thermal analysis team and was found to meet all structural and thermal design requirements and was completed ahead of schedule and within budget constraints.

Everett Wa

Developed mechanical systems test plans for Boeing 737 aircraft lavatory and galley systems for Rockwell Collins. Routinely performed various mechanical system tests for both lavatory and galley water systems. Summarized mechanical system test data results and authored test reports for submittal to Boeing Commercial Airplanes for final approval. I worked closely with new product support engineering as part of a cross-functional team to review new engineering drawings prior to customer submittal to ensure adherence to mechanical system and aerospace standards. Working as a senior mechanical engineer in the advanced lavatory and cabin interior sustaining engineering group for Rockwell Collins. I provided engineering corrective action support for ongoing field service engineering problems such as injection molded plastic failures stemming from exposure to certain cleaning chemicals. I also provided engineering change report direction regarding issues such as miss-located inserts on composite panels, edge potting of composite panels, and yellowing of structural adhesive over time

Everett Wa

Designed a stronger, lower cost alternative, to the existing Boeing 737 cargo door handle mechanism. Authored and released a M2 tool steel pin material characterization test procedure and substantiation report to support FAA DO-160 testing of the new 737NG cargo door handle. I worked collaboratively with structural and systemDERs in conjunction with local FAA representatives to plan, write and execute a complete environmental, mechanical endurance and ultimate load testing for the new 737 cargo door handle assembly. Developed an engineering repair specification and substantiation report for the Boeing 767-300/400ER alternate mode trailingedge flap bypass valve actuator DC motor.

Edwards Ca

I used ProEngineer / CREO to design structural solutions that minimized cost and weight while ensuring the mechanical design is producible within the schedule constraints. I created and released engineering drawings for fabrication of mechanical provisions that enable integration of research and instrumentation payloads into both military and commercial aircraft for both science and research missions. Prepared and presented technical safety of flight briefings for NASA senior management and USAF flight test safety review board meetings. Analyzed data delivered by the customer regarding the level of maturity and assisted in the resolution of conflicting and or incomplete requirements. I designed mechanical provisions for science and instrumentation equipment for NASA Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747 research aircraft.

Palmdale, Ca

Senior mechanical design engineer for F-35 leading edge flaps and blade seals on both F-35A STOVL and F-35B CTOL aircraft using CATIA V4 / V5. Designed and released structural integration drawings for F-35 antennas into composite control surfaces. Lead engineer responsible for initial design and thermal testing of F-35 radar signature compliant APU engine exhaust screen.

Wichita, Ks

I designed the structural provision required for integration of CMC Electronics Sparrow Hawk head-up-display into Beechcraft T-6B demonstrator aircraft prior to 2005 Farnborough airshow flight demonstration. I also designed integral structural supports and composite aerodynamic fairings using rapid prototyping methods to facilitate integration of BAE systems infrared self-protection system into US Army RC-2 Beechcraft aircraft for IRAQ deployment.

Renton Wa

Boeing senior fuel systems design engineer responsible for designing 757 fuel systems safety enhancements including verification of fuel tank electrical bonding and grounding requirements mandated by SFAR 88 under the FAA. I was the designated as the Boeing Renton Fuel Systems Group and module owner for the 757 program.

South Bend In

Mechanical design engineer responsible for design of medium heavy truck power parking brake actuation system for International trucks in Fort Wayne IN. As a team member of the power parking brake system team, I used laboratory and field testing to ensure reliability of a new drive-line power parking brake actuation system. Participated in detail design reviews and FMEA analysis for customer specific medium heavy truck drive-line parking brake module integration into existing customer platform. Used PLC logic in conjunction with pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder actuation to perform laboratory cycle testing to ensure performance and reliability testing of parking brake under simulated load conditions to be expected in actual use.

Greater Seattle Area

Boeing commercial airplane group wing responsibility center mechanical design engineer responsible for leading edge flap structure design for 757-300 and 767-400ER aircraft. Reverse engineered original 757-200 Mylar drawings and converted to CATIA 2D drawings while incorporating the design changes necessary to carry the increased structural flight loads predicted for the 757-300 program. Boeing helicopter division payload and equipment interior design engineer for detail design, assembly and installation drawings for the V-22 EMD Osprey aircraft. Developed functional test requirement and procedures, specification control drawings, source control drawings, qualification test drawings for various payload and equipment handling systems including winch, hoist, pilot and co-pilot and crew seats. Provided liaison engineering support to the manufacturing team including disposition of non-conformance reports and documenting corrective action engineering. Boeing commercial airplane group payload interior design engineer responsible for Boeing 737 interior sidewall panel design. Participated as member of a 737 window reveal redesign effort for Renton payloads group. Boeing Military Airplanes division manufacturing engineer for the Northrop B-2 bomber program. Lead manufacturing engineering responsible for the interchangeable and replaceable outer wing panels, refueling door and cargo bay door panels.