Johnathan Watts Email & Phone Number

Merritt Island, Fl, Us

Kennedy Space Center, Fl

- Certified Test Conductor (CTC) for the ATLO Orion Program. Responsible for development and execution of test procedures for mechanical testing of Orion spacecraft in Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS), Propulsion, Structures and Environmental subsystems for the Orion Crew Module, Crew Module Adapter, and ESA Service Module- Lead Pre-Test meetings with stakeholders supporting testing operations to ensure all parties understand the testing to take place and identify potential problems before they present themselves during the test.- Interface with NASA, ESA, and other stakeholders to ensure that all parties are satisfied with testing objectives prior to start of test, and ensure that testing requirements are met upon successful completion of testing operations on the vehicle- Identify and remedy issues that present themselves during test execution with Flags, troubleshooting documents, and interfacing with Certified Principal Engineers to ensure test objectives are met- Member of Operations Excellence Team and project lead on several projects to improve efficiency and productivity in testing operations

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- 6-month TDY position in Washington DC- Develop an understanding of business development, policy shaping, and communications in regards to government budgets and private industry- Prepare engineers for future program/project management roles and allow them to understand how programs operate at the highest level

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

- Lead Technical Engineer on ISM operations for CHAPEA, a simulated Mars Mission at JSC. Responsible for procurement of printers, materials selection and integration, and training of crew members. Printer is to serve as metal-replacement manufacturing of spares and repair of mission-critical components. - Member of CHAPEA EVA engineering team tasked with integrating 3D printed parts into EVA missions. Printer will support manufacturing of parts to support rover operations and develop and integrate 3D printed parts for innovative solutions to complex problems crew will face during mission. Support EVA operations and provide guidance on 3D printing capabilities for use in simulated Martian environment.- Materials & Processes Engineer on Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) program working on review of documentation, requirements verification and materials selection.- Tech Engineer for a project focusing on the development of 3D printed filament with embedded copper for use in printed medical components, capable of being recycled repeatedly while maintaining a sterile surface.- Managed 3D printer capable of printing regolith aboard the ISS for use in in-space manufacturing efforts.- Part of team to identify and develop systems to recycle and reuse of printed components and materials to establish a sustainable ISM loop and to be repurposed for reduction of spares.- Additional support regarding materials selection and control, and lab work regarding payloads, facilities, and projects in support of current missions, including Artemis and the ISS.

Melbourne, Florida Area

2020 NASA Lunabotics Engineering Challenge – Systems Engineer – CAPSTONE Project - Design, manufacture, and assembly of autonomous robot capable of excavating simulated Martian regolith and depositing of collected material, innovative excavation techniques, and navigation challenges- Project manager responsible for development of the project lifecycle; define requirements, research goals, comprehensive budget planning and acquisition of materials, and support testing of subsystems and respective components.- Oversee testing and validation of robot subsystems and complete robotic system to ensure compliance with competition rules and ensure all requirements have been met.Space Mission Engineering – Special Elective Course - Encompasses the multidisciplinary challenges of spacecraft systems design.- Provides in-depth knowledge of types of spacecraft and applications/uses of the spacecraft.- Includes overview of economics and regulations of space flight and discusses design and performance trade-offs, testing requirements and methods.3D Printing in the Martian Environment – In-Situ Resource Utilization Course w/ NASA - Research materials and components to be used in the design of a 3D printer capable of withstanding extreme conditions present in the Martian atmosphere and on the surface.- 3D test platform reconfigured to test batteries efficiencies under various load conditions and while varying cell number and type of batteries between Earth and Martian atmospheres- Development of project lifecycle with direct oversight by NASA Swampworks Employees. Provide first-hand experience and knowledge of how to develop a project based on NASA procedures.

Corpus Christi, Texas Area

- Multi-disciplinary engineer; estimation of heat loads and HVAC conditions in an industrial environment- Comprehensive view detailing the lifecycle of an aircraft coming into the depot for refurbishment and repair- Experience documenting and determining best approach to repair damage to critical aircraft components

Hanscom Afb, Ma

Adverse Actions Paralegal - Prepares and processes nonjudicial punishment, administrative discharges, retention, and demotion actions.- Researched current laws and AF instructions for drafting legal opinions on a wide variety of topics- Expertly managed two programs with minimal staff. Implemented improvements and established checklists that increased efficiency by 80%Acted as court liaison between Clerk of Court and Special U.S. Attorney for Magistrate Court matters. Ensured successful outcome of each case.- Directed base nonjudicial punishment program with an 85% processing rate and 100% legally sufficient- Court-marital paralegal on two high-profile cases, including one located at Wright-Patterson AFB due to conflicts of interest.- Conducted 18 witness interviews at WPAFB for a sexual assault case, ensured case brought to trial- Processed 18 non-judicial punishment actions, 10 administrative discharge packages and two courts-martial- Processed court for lying and theft – secured conviction with confinement and Bad Conduct Discharge- Coordinated 15 interviews with witnesses in San Diego – ensured prosecution secured evidence needed at trialCivil Law Paralegal - Managed tax program of 21 volunteers at Hanscom AFB, saving clients over $80,000 in tax preparation fees, resulting in over $650,000 of state and federal tax refunds with 484 tax returns processed with 100% IRS acceptance rate- Received 6 claims totaling over $422,000 in damages, properly adjudicated/transferred claims for quick resolution.- Interview incoming clients and determines legal documents needed for assistance or directs client for referral to appropriate agency. - Prepares legal documents such as powers of attorney, health care documents, affidavits, deeds, bills of sale and served as a federal notary.