L.Bryce Whitson Jr. Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina

Lead Hendrick Motorsports team to develop, prototype, and submit the 2018 Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1; work with Crew Chief and Car Chief at track to implement aerodynamic changes during testing and race weekends; analyze wind tunnel data and propose/develop changes for upcoming tests; complete computational fluid dynamics analysis of aerodyanmic properties including lift, drag, and side force; complete multi-physics analysis on systems with aerodynamic impact including brakes, radiators, air intake, and exhaust; assist data engineers in instrumenting car for both wind tunnel and on-track testing

Crane, In

Evaluated cutting edge modeling and simulation methodologies for use in Navy specific applications; developed and validated fluid mechanics solver using OpenFOAM for the modeling of integrated solid propellant systems; evaluated simplified combustion models for the pyrolysis of solid propellants; wrote technical reports summarizing results of modeling and simulation efforts; wrote funding proposals for basic research level projects involved with fluid systems modeling.

Crane, In

Utilized engineering design and development principles as well as program management concepts to work with Infra-Red Countermeasures; design and simulate countermeasures using Solid Edge CAD and ANSYS software suites; develop new and unique countermeasure patterns using government developed modeling and simulation software; operate threat infrared missiles during comprehensive flight testing; write technical instructions to be used for the manufacture of prototype and production hardware; develop qualification test plans and test reports for new Navy and Air Force countermeasures; interface with contractors to aid in the manufacture and testing of IR Countermeasures; utilization of the Navy acquisition system to procure modeling and simulation hardware, software, and engineering test equipment.

Patuxent River, Md

Rotational assignment with flight test engineering branch supporting the Airborne Expendable Countermeasures Program; prepared cost estimates, test plans, and technical reports related to the support of obtaining flight clearances and unit qualifications; interfaced with program managers for the Enhanced Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb (Raytheon), F-18, C-130, CH-53, AH-1/W, and Airborne Expendable Countermeasures Programs to develop flight test plans that met their needs as a system.

Jacksonville, Fl

Rotational assignment with Airborne Expendable Countermeasures Program Office; employed systems engineering process to design and develop new countermeasure dispensing systems and to improve on current dispenser technology; utilized Excel, PowerPoint, and Project to manage the acquisition and foreign munitions sales of countermeasure dispensers and rounds; prepared briefs for the program executive office and supported lead program manager by answering technical questions during presentations and briefs.

Skokie, Il

Utilized engineering design and analysis concepts to develop geared rotary and linear actuator systems; tracked project schedules and production efforts using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project; updated CAD drawings in AutoCAD and 3D Mechanical Desktop; prepared corporate level design and production reviews using Microsoft PowerPoint; wrote detailed engineering instructions and technical reports. Notable project efforts include the design, testing, and production engineering of rotary and liner actuators for the Joint Strike Fighter as well as production engineering on the F-16 throttle control.

Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.49

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.14