As the Launch Integration RE for the MK1 Lunar Lander, I perform the following tasks:• Inform and assess spacecraft design decisions for compatibility with launch vehicle• Develop Launch Vehicle to Lander ICD• Work across subsystem teams to ensure design compliance with launch vehicle requirements• Develop Range Safety documentation• Coordinate risks between the lander and the launch vehicle• Coordinate schedule impacts between the lander and launch vehicle• Develop day-of-launch concept of operations (CONOPs)

As the Systems Engineer on the LM 400 and Tech Demo Systems Engineering Teams, I performed the following tasks:• CONOPs, Architecture and Fault Management Lead • Launch Vehicle Integration Lead • Requirements definition for system and subsystem teams• Produced/Coordinated PDR presentation materials and artifacts• Requirements Management and Definition in DOORS

As the Launch Systems Engineering Lead, I defined the technical baseline launch configuration for the program. This included:• Coordinating with customers and stakeholders to define design requirements, conduct design trade studies, and establish concept of operations for launch processing and day of launch operations• Defining interface requirements and conveying external launch requirements to the program to ensure compatibility• Writing Basis of Estimates and Technical Volume for a proposal• Requirements Management and Definition in DOORS

As a Systems Engineer and Program Protection Lead, I supported multiple programs within the Military Space Line of Business.• Creating Program Protection schemes and advising programs on how to implement Program Protection in daily activities• Develop test scripts and mission scenarios using Python and other mission planning tools for use in AIT• Provide Systems Engineering Integration & Test support to system-level test events, such as thermal vacuum testing

As a Flight Software Test Engineer, I led a team of 4 Software Test Engineers and Software Qualification Test Events. I developed software verification test scripts using Perl and Python.• Directed test personnel in executing scripts, verifying results, and troubleshooting efforts in the event of a failure• Software Test Team Lead directing 4 Software Test Engineers• Successfully developed over 50 test scripts for a program

As a Launch Systems Integration Engineer, I coordinated launch processing activities and managed launch interface requirements.• Coordinated launch site activities and occupancy, developed processing facility requirements, and lead multi-stakeholder working group meetings• Managed and verified technical launch interface requirements• Interface between the program, customer, and launch vehicle

As an Engineer, I supported classified government contracts with the following tasks:• Provided modeling and simulation development and support• Analyzing and presenting of test results to mission planners and customers• Troubleshooting and updating subsystem and integrated system level C/C++ and Simulink models by applying principles of RF, ballistics, aerodynamics, and technical specifications of systems to ensure complete and accurate simulation modeling

Improving the design of the single-degree-of-freedom (1-DOF) magnetic levitation test stand by upgrading the controller for the magnetic field in order to increase the stability of the system and to maintain a simulated space system payload for testing in the vacuum chamber

Conducted research and design of a translational single-degree-of-freedom (1-DOF) test stand to measure and evaluate discrete micro thrusters using a microcontroller and accelerometerDesigned a rotational single-degree-of-freedom magnetic levitation test stand using SolidEdge 3-D Modeling Software for evaluating controllability of discrete microthrusters in a vacuum chamber Built magnetic levitation test stand using drill press, sheet metal cutting press, and CNC milling machine. Simulated missile flight with and without thruster control using 6-DOF simulations in MATLAB in preparation for modeling and simulation of system with discrete reaction jet control using microthrusters

- Graduate Teaching Assistant for MAE 364L, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines Lab and MAE 110, Computer Aided Design. - Responsible for the instruction and evaluation 36 students per semester and maintaining laboratory facilities valued in excess of $8,000.

As an Engineer, Civilian with the Navy, I performed the following tasks:• Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and In-Service Engineer for AN/PDX-2 RADIAC Set, responsible for approving repair costs, tracking and ensuring current calibration of deployed equipment for all military branches, updating training materials for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units, and interfacing with suppliers for repairs.• Created prototype models in SolidWorks and fabricated them using 3-D printing for various applications, including checking of form, fit, and function prior to production, and prototyping of design concepts.

As a Mechanical Engineering intern, I worked on M982 Excalibur 155mm GPS Guided Projectile Program:• Updated technical drawings for flight tests• Developed and implemented screening tests for production hardware, preventing bad hardware from being built and shipped• Created and presented change notices to the Engineering Review Board (ERB); most notably in preparation for FY 08 Production and Foreign Military Sale (FMS)

- Responsible for working knowledge, cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting of all weapons and equipment in the section. - Knowledge of each crewmember's job and the ability to perform that job at any given time.- Deployed with BTRY B, 1/107th FA, PAARNG to Iraq January 2004 - January 2005- Supported Operation Iraqi Freedom II.- Conducted missions in Iraq as a member of a Military Police Company, including a 60 day mission in Fallujah, Iraq at the height of the insurgency and subsequently served as lead gunner for over 100 successful Presidential motorcade escorts for the Interim Iraqi President Ghazi Al-Yawar.- Recipient of the following Medals and Awards: Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon w/ Bronze Star Device, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Pennsylvania Governor's Unit Citation, Army Reserve Component Medal w/ ‘M' Device, Combat Action Badge.