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Lead structural and dynamics analyst at Raytheon Technologies specializing in ground based and airborne radar systems. Analysis lead for major Naval radar program and several IRAD programs (internal research and development). Shock isolation design subject matter expert. Extensive test correlation and shock and vibration test qualification experience.

Analysis focus on airborne fire control systems and missiles. Responsible for complete stress and dynamics analysis including modal, transient shock, random, and fatigue analysis. Perform aerodynamic analysis to validate performance of structure under aerodynamic pressure loading. Perform Line of Sight Jitter analysis of electro optical systems under random vibration. Develop finite element models of complete systems as well as refined FEMs for component level analyses. Conduct… Show more Analysis focus on airborne fire control systems and missiles. Responsible for complete stress and dynamics analysis including modal, transient shock, random, and fatigue analysis. Perform aerodynamic analysis to validate performance of structure under aerodynamic pressure loading. Perform Line of Sight Jitter analysis of electro optical systems under random vibration. Develop finite element models of complete systems as well as refined FEMs for component level analyses. Conduct optimization studies of structural design to meet mass and stiffness requirements. Conduct vibration qualification testing to validate design. Responsible for technical presentations and design reviews. Show less

Structural and dynamics analyst responsible for developing solutions to spacecraft structures, analytical, design, and test problems that programs experience. Extensive experience in the analysis of composite structures to both static and dynamic load conditions using classical analysis techniques and advanced FEA. Develop test correlated detailed FEMs of complete satellite systems as well as refined component level FEMs. Experience with vibration qualification testing and static load testing… Show more Structural and dynamics analyst responsible for developing solutions to spacecraft structures, analytical, design, and test problems that programs experience. Extensive experience in the analysis of composite structures to both static and dynamic load conditions using classical analysis techniques and advanced FEA. Develop test correlated detailed FEMs of complete satellite systems as well as refined component level FEMs. Experience with vibration qualification testing and static load testing at the subsystem and spacecraft level. Regularly work with multi-faceted teams to meet all system level requirements including mass optimization of composite structures. Show less

Responsible for the static and dynamic analysis of ground based and airborne radar systems. Developed detailed Finite Element Models of antenna systems and analyzed to specific military/aviation requirements. Experienced in non-linear analysis, random vibration, shock response, buckling and thermal analysis. Responsible for complete fatigue evaluation of structural components and determining predicted life span. Developed adhesive analysis using FEM tools and correlated with laboratory testing.… Show more Responsible for the static and dynamic analysis of ground based and airborne radar systems. Developed detailed Finite Element Models of antenna systems and analyzed to specific military/aviation requirements. Experienced in non-linear analysis, random vibration, shock response, buckling and thermal analysis. Responsible for complete fatigue evaluation of structural components and determining predicted life span. Developed adhesive analysis using FEM tools and correlated with laboratory testing. Participated in Professional Development Program including 6-month rotation in Mechanical Design Show less