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