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Greenbelt, MD, US

Reimagining Space for the Next Generation.

Greenbelt, MD

Greenbelt, MD

Systems Engineer supporting NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Integrated Modeling (IM) team. IM is responsible for several system level analyses that support verification of optical performance and alignment requirements, including Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) and jitter (microvibrations).

Greenbelt, MD

Deputy Program Manager of Electrical Systems Engineering Services II (ESES II), a 5-year / $500M IDIQ government services contract supporting NASA GSFC. Led a group of managers in support of the Electrical Engineering Division, with responsibility for the performance of over 125 engineers and technicians supporting GSFC flight projects and R&D activities.

Beltsville, MD

Managed build-to-print and build-to-specification projects for domestic and international customers within the civil, defense, and commercial markets with ultimate responsibility for programmatic and technical performance. Program portfolio focused on flight thermal control systems including heat pipes, loop heat pipes, and radiator panels.

Beltsville, MD

Led and worked within cross-functional engineering teams to develop and deliver products in support of both NASA GSFC and Department of Defense programs. Developed Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Astronaut hand tools for the Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 4.

Baltimore, MD

Performed research and development activities for a variety of unique engineering applications in the heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and materials science fields.

Beltsville, MD

Designed, manufactured, and qualified heat pipes using a variety of working fluids for satellite applications.

Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bs, Mechanical Engineering