J. Nicci T. Email & Phone Number

National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Armstrong Test Facility

Olmsted Falls

• Built a multi-physics dynamics model of a blender system to address the need for reduced physical testing
• Managed sound and vibration lab hardware and software, and developed test procedures and tutorials
• Developed a variety of systems-based test procedures for firmware, mechanical, electrical, compliance, etc.

Phoenix, Arizona

• Served as team lead for altitude and icing engine testing conducted at NASA Glenn Propulsion Systems Lab
• Execute project engineering skills to develop engine hardware for production to schedule and budget
• Provide test planning support to engineers of other disciplines to assist with the development of hardware

Phoenix, Arizona

• Defined, developed, and executed engine build and test documentation and procedures
• Developed advanced jet engine hardware and procedures with the FAA as part of the CLEEN II program
• Conducted engine icing test at the NASA Glenn Research Center Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Phoenix, Arizona

• Defined, developed, and executed engine build and test documentation and procedures
• Managed schedule to improve production processes, hardware quality, and overall roll throughput yield
• Worked on a team that identified opportunities for cost savings by working with hardware suppliers

Phoenix, Arizona

• Provided systems analysis and performance modeling for ground and flight engine tests
• Created data processing tools with Excel VBA to automate tasks and increase efficiency
• Contributed to certification efforts of multiple turbofan engines

Phoenix, Arizona

• Collaborated with various other engineering disciplines to achieve common goals
• Observed FAA regulations to complete certification of new and existing products and product improvements
• Coordinated successful engine teardown and rebuild, including documentation, scheduling, and handoff

Phoenix, Arizona

• Conducted verification tests of software changes before flight testing
• Assisted with creating and performing flight test plans for engine controls software updates
• Developed MATLAB and Simulink controls to analyze performance data

Phoenix, Arizona

• Provided systems analysis and performance modeling for ground and flight engine tests
• Created tools to automate tasks and increase efficiency
• Contributed to certification efforts of multiple AS907 turbofan engines

Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

• Studied hybrid rocket and methodology to measure efficiency
• Developed MATLAB program to perform an intensity calibration on raw plume data to convert to units of light
• Determined efficiency through tracing peaks and comparing ratios to identify plume temperature