John Burton Email & Phone Number

Dulles, VA

I have worked with large scale model management in a windchill environment. I have also worked several proposal and study efforts as well.

Herndon, VA

I designed all mechanical aspects of an underwater fiber based laser communication system consisting of a submersible transmitter and a separately housed receiver. I also worked closely with optical engineers in developing mechanical concepts for aircraft mounted Wind LIDAR. I developed mechanical data package and assisted in building a bench/brass board.

Alexandria, VA

I designed various pieces of surveillance equipment for use by law enforcement agencies.I also designed many deployable mechanisms for spacecraft under contract to the Navel Research Laboratories. I worked independently on many QRC (quick response contracts) for various government agencies and functioned as Lead Design Engineer on a production level.

I was Lead mechanical designer on Step III (experimental satellite), and also Lead Mechanical Designer of the SSTI program. Responsibilities as Lead Designer included; designing and documenting spacecraft structure and program specific items; keeping up to date layout of entire spacecraft including parts lists and drawing trees; and interviewing and hiring.