Gilbert Chew, Phd Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Experienced Aerospace Engineer seeking clients or corporate employment opportunities• Fluid systems analysis• Physics-based mathematical/computational modeling and simulation• System performance analysis• Rocket engine systems - steady-state and transient• Predictions and analysis support for hardware testing• Software programming and developmentActive DOD Secret clearance

Kent, Wa, Us

Performed steady state engineering systems analysis of LH2/LOx upper stage rocket engine. Operated and modified industry-standard ROCETS modeling tool for engine simulations and Monte Carlo analyses.

Arlington, Va, Us

Senior Fluid Systems Design and Analysis Engineer October 2020 – May 2023Analyzed fluid systems and reviewed subcontractor documents to validate fluid system designs against requirements. Developed computational fluid process models to simulate steady state operation of cryogenic development laboratory.

Los Angeles , California, Us

Performed systems analysis to validate fluid system designs against customer and internal requirements • Developed and ran steady state and transient simulation models of propulsion systems and components which combined physics-based equations for fluid flow, empirical data, and performance maps into custom steady state and transient simulation models of propulsion systems and components -- Teamed with other systems analysts to code and integrate component performance models -- Constructed fluid subsystem model as part of electric propulsion system model -- Processed experimental test data to anchor and improve accuracy of models -- Documented model descriptions and user manuals to company standards• Generated steady-state and transient power and pressure schedules for turbopump driven and pressure fed liquid propellant engine systems ranging from 25 to 250,000 pounds thrust -- Validated system designs against customer and internal steady-state and transient requirements -- Allocated and communicated derived requirements to component design teams -- Updated models and schedules to accommodate feedback from component design teams• Generated and reported component schedules to ensure system tests met operational requirements• Conducted trade studies with predictions of steady state and transient behavior and performance of propulsion systems. • Designed and implemented Excel spreadsheets to organize model inputs and generate input files • Wrote and presented analytical results at design reviews and technical meetingsPrograms worked include Upper Stage Engine Technology (USET), Hydrocarbon Boost, GBSD PBPS, Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS), MKV, NGE/Upper Stage Engine Program, VFDR Alternate Valve IRAD, Migrating Combustion EngineEnd month: May 2020Clearance: Secret

Us

Reviewed NASA space exploration proposals as propulsion specialist for independent review teams.Modeled performance of nuclear thermal propulsion concepts. Built tools to model and compare space exploration architecture strategies and mission risk, to define requirements for space surface power systems and to compare power system options for reusable launch vehicles. Wrote technical papers, presentations and documented work.

Lead analyst for fluid mechanics/CFD, thermal systems, trajectory simulations, data acquisition, data processing, and general numerical analysis. Supervised and mentored junior team members.

Thermal analysis of heat transfer to and within a reusable space launch system.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering