• Lead a multidiscipline technical team of 75+ engineers, technicians and machinists to execute day- to-day operations in collaboration with group level senior management • Optimize employee utilization through coordination with project management teams and direct supervisors• Navigate business unit through HII system transitions using effective and frequent communication • Support engineering teams through participation as a SME in design reviews• Enhance technical posture through strategic hiring and IRAD investments• Develop business cases for capital investment in tools, equipment and facilities• Oversee quality management and process improvement initiatives• Support proposal, cost estimation and networking efforts

Responsible for managing teams of multi-discipline engineers and technicians on maximum risk firm fixed price projects encompassing new developments, repeat builds, and product maintenance on 6-12 month timeframes.- Established a $3M/yr Advanced Electronic Systems project portfolio focused on development and manufacture of SIGINT and positioner products for multiple customer sets Secured $1M in IR&D and customer funding for FY21-FY22 initiative to extend viability of legacy positioner product, identify a replacement platform, and build prototypes- Lead a $1.2M effort to develop and manufacture an environmentally sealed custom radome composed of advanced composite materials to conceal and protect an electronics suite- Provided whitepaper, cost estimate, and proposal support for over $20M in proposed pipeline work

- Served as project manager and/or technical lead on a variety of large and small fast-paced projects associated with the design and manufacture of mission critical mechanical or electro-mechanical systems- Responsible for the full engineering life-cycle of projects from establishment of requirements, to concept generation, prototyping, manufacture, test and delivery. Identified the appropriate personnel for project tasking, and directed and coordinated their efforts while tracking budget and schedule.- Provided technical engineering support in the form of 3D CAD modeling, development of technical drawing packages, formal and informal design reviews, drawing package redlining, coordination with external vendors, component assembly, and in-house and offsite test support. - Supported division level business development efforts through contributions on proposals and budgetary estimates- Direct supervisor for as many as 6 engineers, responsible for resource planning, tasking, and performance reviews- Performed internal and client-funded research and development to enhance company capabilities and expand our product line

Led project teams in research and development of advanced weapons and armor systems. Maintained technical focus, highly involved with design and test iterations.

Chief engineer for development of fused high energy projectiles and the gun system they were fired from. Worked closely with subcontractors to coordinate various phases of the project.Performed extensive FEA on an armature for an underwater acoustic source to increase system efficiency.

Provided general design, analysis, and test support for advanced weapons and armor systems.

Supported the development, testing, and in-service maintenance of propellant actuated rocket motors for ejection seats.