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Sr. Stress Engineer at Virgin Galactic at Virgin Galactic
Location: Lancaster, California, United States 8 work roles 3 schools
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Hemal Shah previously worked as Sr. Stress Engineer at Virgin Galactic and Stress Engineer II at Virgin Galactic. Hemal Shah holds Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University.

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I am a goal driven, determined Engineer with proven Aerospace structural analysis and multiphysics simulation work, leading design, risk mitigation, and compliance management. I am committed to engineering leadership due to the pursuit of excellence in my target discipline.My target areas include Aircraft Structural Analysis, and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) related to structural and multiphysics simulations (e.g. process modeling for composites manufacturing).As an engineering leader, I establish cross-agency relationships and build bridges between my company, customers, and suppliers. I emphasize direct communication, a strategic broad view and linkage across multiple systems. Finally, I drive a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to engineering and apply it to company projects.Current role:- Responsible for the static strength analysis that supports structural substantiation of metallic and composite airframe components on VG Spaceships (VSS-Imagine, VSS-Delta) and VG Mothership (VMS-Eve). This includes acreage sizing of metallic/composite parts, FEM based linear buckling analysis, and structural joint sizing. Primary software used: Femap/Nastran, HyperSizer/HyperX, and in-house Excel-VBA spreadsheet tools. Representing the VG Stress Team as a facilitator for continuous process improvement for VG Engineering. Held interim roles for sub-component analysis focal on VSS-Imagine Wing, VSS-Delta Aft Fuselage, and analysis methods focal on VSS-Delta Fuselage Sub-IPT (Integrated Product Team).Past experience:- Static Loads engineer, Fatigue & Damage Tolerance engineer at Textron Aviation (2012-2017).- Project lead for a federal STTR involving composites cure-process modeling using ABAQUS/COMPRO; and overseeing fabrication, testing and NDI of autoclave cured parts for validation of the numerically predicted process-induced defects.- Research engineer on a project involving development of a low-cost RTM/VARTM experimental test setup for dry fiber AFP infusion research (2019-2020).- CAE research engineer for a research project involving welding of thermoplastic composites (2019-2020).- Research Assistant (RA, GRA) at the Aircraft Icing Laboratory, Wichita State University (2007-2012).

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Virgin Galactic
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Sr. Stress Engineer at Virgin Galactic
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8 roles · 19 years

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Sr. Stress Engineer

Current

Tustin, CA, US

Oct 2023 - Present

Stress Engineer Ii

Tustin, CA, US

  • Responsible for the static strength analysis that supports structural substantiation of metallic and composite airframe components on VG Spaceships (VSS-Imagine, VSS-Delta) and VG Mothership (VMS-Eve). This includes.
  • Supported MRB activity by analyzing structure to address MRB-tags (NCRs and NRIs – Non-Conformance Reports and Non-Recurring Incidents) for VSS-Imagine and VMS-Eve, by recommending structural modifications.
  • Held interim roles for sub-component analysis focal on VSS-Imagine Wing, VSS-Delta Aft Fuselage, and analysis methods focal on VSS-Delta Fuselage Sub-IPT (Integrated Product Team). Released preliminary material.
  • Representing the VG Stress Team as a facilitator for continuous process improvement for VG Engineering.
  • Conducted trade studies for material selection and structural configurations during the conceptual design phase for VSS-Delta, including coordination with third party engineering suppliers. Released the preliminary.
  • Created on-boarding documentation for members of the VSS-Delta Stress Team.
Oct 2020 - Oct 2023

Research Engineer

National Institute For Aviation Research

Worked on research projects involving the development of numerical simulations of manufacturing process-induced defects in carbon-fiber reinforced thermoset polymer composites, thermoplastic welding simulations, and experimental test setup and procedures for dry fiber resin infusion processes.

Jan 2018 - Oct 2020

Fatigue And Damage Tolerance Engineer

Wichita, Kansas, US

In this role, my initiative was to conduct fatigue (safe-life) and damage tolerance analyses on landing gear and support structure for new product development aircraft to achieve fatigue and damage tolerance conformance. I performed collaborative work with Stress, M&P, and Project teams in selecting appropriate and effective materials for landing gear.

2015 - 2017 ~2 yrs

Static Loads Engineer

Wichita, Kansas, US

As a Static Loads Engineer, led investigative analysis and use of aircraft mass properties, aerodynamic characteristics, and control characteristics to calculate static external loads on the wing, fuselage, empennage, and landing gear; as part of the Part 25 loads certification efforts for the Citation family of business jets including the Sovereign.

2012 - 2015 ~3 yrs

Undergraduate And Graduate Research Assistant

Wichita, KS, US

When pursuing my Undergraduate, then Graduate Degrees, I worked as a Laboratory Research Assistant, specifically in lab experiment planning and performance, test data analysis, and technical report compilation for the development of hybrid ice protection systems on aircraft engine inlets.I performed collaborative conduction of model changes during wind.

2007 - 2012 ~5 yrs

Engineering Statics Tutor

Wichita, KS, US

In this position I provided tutoring for Engineering Statics for college freshmen and sophomores.I experienced organizational skill development and experience was gained in group dynamics through tutor training and collaborating with other tutors.

2008 - 2009 ~1 yr

International-Student Orientation Leader

Office Of International Education, Wichita State University

In this leadership position, I was assigned to inform new international students about university expectations, rules and regulations.I also advised university officials and students on topics related to living and studying in the US as an international student.

2007 - 2007
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Hemal Shah education

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Aerospace Engineering

Wichita State University

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Aerospace Engineering

Wichita State University

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Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School
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Hemal Shah works for Virgin Galactic.

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Hemal Shah is listed as Sr. Stress Engineer at Virgin Galactic at Virgin Galactic.

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Hemal Shah is based in Lancaster, California, United States while working with Virgin Galactic.

What companies has Hemal Shah worked for?

Hemal Shah has worked for Virgin Galactic, National Institute For Aviation Research, Textron Aviation, Aircraft Icing Lab, Wichita State University, and Office Of International Education, Wichita State University.

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Hemal Shah's colleagues at Virgin Galactic include Jon Hall, Danielle Owens, Frances Harrison, Anthony De Celis, and Marcel Williams.

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Hemal Shah holds Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University.

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