Managed projects to launch new products, and sustain fielded products, for military and law enforcement agencies.• Lead teams of hardware and software engineers to introduce five new small arms training products.• Developed and managed system and equipment requirements using JAMA requirements software.• Dispositioned and tracked problem reports using JIRA software.• Created and managed project schedules and budgets, using Microsoft Project Server, and made recommendations to… Show more Managed projects to launch new products, and sustain fielded products, for military and law enforcement agencies.• Lead teams of hardware and software engineers to introduce five new small arms training products.• Developed and managed system and equipment requirements using JAMA requirements software.• Dispositioned and tracked problem reports using JIRA software.• Created and managed project schedules and budgets, using Microsoft Project Server, and made recommendations to management based on financial and technical performance.• Implemented processes improvements and problem reporting procedures on projects Show less

Space Systems Project Engineer responsible for the sustainment of NASA’s fleet of EMU (Extravehicular Mobility Unit) space suits and life support systems.• Worked with planning, manufacturing, and quality assurance personnel to evaluate EMU components (e.g. Valves, CO2 sensors) and then directed refurbishment activities.• Presented root cause analysis of a faulty oxygen check valve to NASA and sought resolution based on the findings.• Reported earned value metrics to the program… Show more Space Systems Project Engineer responsible for the sustainment of NASA’s fleet of EMU (Extravehicular Mobility Unit) space suits and life support systems.• Worked with planning, manufacturing, and quality assurance personnel to evaluate EMU components (e.g. Valves, CO2 sensors) and then directed refurbishment activities.• Presented root cause analysis of a faulty oxygen check valve to NASA and sought resolution based on the findings.• Reported earned value metrics to the program manager, and resolved scheduling issues using MS Project and cost data. Show less

Project Engineer responsible for verification of the Modulated Turbine Cooling Valve (MTCV) designed for the CFM International LEAP-X turbofan.• Created harsh environment test procedures in accordance with RTCA DO-160, Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment, and design assurance tests directed by General Electric (e,g. Ingested Contamination)• Executed high temperature tests of the LEAP-X MTCV to evaluate its lifecycle.• Analyzed test data files… Show more Project Engineer responsible for verification of the Modulated Turbine Cooling Valve (MTCV) designed for the CFM International LEAP-X turbofan.• Created harsh environment test procedures in accordance with RTCA DO-160, Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment, and design assurance tests directed by General Electric (e,g. Ingested Contamination)• Executed high temperature tests of the LEAP-X MTCV to evaluate its lifecycle.• Analyzed test data files containing thermocouple, pressure transducer, and strain gage load cell outputs ensuring test cases met objectives.• Authored engineering orders, acceptance testing procedures, test reports and presentations.• Worked with operations to build test units and refurbish test units for further use. Show less

Provided technical and programmatic leadership to a team of multi-disciplined engineers and test technicians to develop and manage product requirements, root cause and corrective action processes, and program compliance metrics for the A400M Floor Based Cargo Handling and Aerial Delivery System.• Implemented root cause and corrective action processes mapped to design and process requirements, driving continuous improvement in product quality.• Led investigative activities to resolve the… Show more Provided technical and programmatic leadership to a team of multi-disciplined engineers and test technicians to develop and manage product requirements, root cause and corrective action processes, and program compliance metrics for the A400M Floor Based Cargo Handling and Aerial Delivery System.• Implemented root cause and corrective action processes mapped to design and process requirements, driving continuous improvement in product quality.• Led investigative activities to resolve the jamming of an electro-mechanical cargo lock for the A400M Floor-Based Cargo Handling System (FBCHS).• Developed specifications, in accordance with MIL-STD-916, and obtained approval of for Entry-into-Service certification for the A400M FBCHS.• Provided instruction, guidance, and training to junior engineers and test engineers for incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.• Administered the use of IBM Rational DOORS and Vitech CORE 8. Show less

Product Team Lead, and Lead Design Engineer, on a multi-disciplined team to design and qualify to requirements exterior fire protection equipment of military land vehicles such as HMMWV, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), and Stryker vehicles.• Designed extinguishing equipment for military ground vehicle applications using Solidworks.• Prepared engineering documentation to include engineering drawings, product specifications, test procedures and reports, and design failure mode… Show more Product Team Lead, and Lead Design Engineer, on a multi-disciplined team to design and qualify to requirements exterior fire protection equipment of military land vehicles such as HMMWV, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), and Stryker vehicles.• Designed extinguishing equipment for military ground vehicle applications using Solidworks.• Prepared engineering documentation to include engineering drawings, product specifications, test procedures and reports, and design failure mode effects analysis (DFMEA).• Analyzed loads and stresses by hand calculations and finite element models.• Verified system and equipment designs by executing tests and measuring their performance in accordance witho MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Testso MIL-DTL-7905 CYLINDERS, STEEL, COMPRESSED GAS, NON-SHATTERABLE• Planned, executed, and presented the results to AM General of full scale fire tests related to the suppression of vehicle fires.• Patented a general purpose valve for a modular, lightweight, and low cost dry-chemical extinguishers. Show less

Led the fire suppressor product teams, and Lead Design Engineer, on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon and Lockheed Martin F-35 Lighting II programs. Designed, tested, and documented fire and explosion suppression equipment for aircraft dry-bay survivability.• Developed lightweight (Nitronic 40 stainless steel) fire/explosion suppressors for the P-8A Poseidon and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.• Designed a unique series of stainless steel (Type 304L SST) nozzles to direct dry chemical agents… Show more Led the fire suppressor product teams, and Lead Design Engineer, on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon and Lockheed Martin F-35 Lighting II programs. Designed, tested, and documented fire and explosion suppression equipment for aircraft dry-bay survivability.• Developed lightweight (Nitronic 40 stainless steel) fire/explosion suppressors for the P-8A Poseidon and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.• Designed a unique series of stainless steel (Type 304L SST) nozzles to direct dry chemical agents into vulnerable areas of P-8A dry-bays.• Planned and executed a unique method for measuring the recoil of discharging extinguishers using a strain gage load cell for Northrop Grumman and Boeing.• Generated cost and labor estimates, and reported earned value for aviation programs using MS Excel.• Ensured process requirements were implemented in the production preparation process (3P) for modifying the existing production-line to manufacture the P-8A and F-35 products.o Demand planningo Station timingo Continuous Flow Show less

Designed, tested, and implemented 40mm weapon systems that used Metal Storm’s unique inductive firing technology. Participated in weapon system demonstrations and design reviews with the US Government customers.• Created 3D models of 40mm weapons using Solidworks• Analyzed weapon designs using COSMOSWorks and ANSYS finite element analysis software• Assembled and tested 40mm munitions to includeo High Explosive (HE)o 50 meter Blunt Trauma Less than Lethal (LTL)o 100… Show more Designed, tested, and implemented 40mm weapon systems that used Metal Storm’s unique inductive firing technology. Participated in weapon system demonstrations and design reviews with the US Government customers.• Created 3D models of 40mm weapons using Solidworks• Analyzed weapon designs using COSMOSWorks and ANSYS finite element analysis software• Assembled and tested 40mm munitions to includeo High Explosive (HE)o 50 meter Blunt Trauma Less than Lethal (LTL)o 100 meter Blunt Trauma LTLo XM1029 Crowd Dispersal Cartridge LTL• Integrated 40mm weapon system with robotic turrets for remote crowd control (riot control) applications.• Executed live fire demonstrations for the US Department of Energy and US Armed Forces. Show less

Supported the design and assembly of computing equipment into 19-inch racks for the Global Hawk Mission Control and Launch / Recovery ground stations.• Constructed bills of material.• Designed parts and assemblies of 19” rack-mounted hardware using Unigraphics.• Analyzed cooling requirements for HVAC units to keep rack mounted equipment cool, and operator areas cool / warm.• Created and released engineering drawings to include: part, assembly, layout, interconnect, vendor… Show more Supported the design and assembly of computing equipment into 19-inch racks for the Global Hawk Mission Control and Launch / Recovery ground stations.• Constructed bills of material.• Designed parts and assemblies of 19” rack-mounted hardware using Unigraphics.• Analyzed cooling requirements for HVAC units to keep rack mounted equipment cool, and operator areas cool / warm.• Created and released engineering drawings to include: part, assembly, layout, interconnect, vendor item control, and source control. Show less

Utilized ASTM standard test methods to determine the mechanical properties of plastics, support customer product development by evaluating finished part performance and failures, and developed test methods and fixtures for non-standard test samples.• HDT/DTUL ASTM D648• Izod Impact ASTM D256• Melt Flow Rate ASTM D1238• Capillary Rheology ASTM D3835• Melting Point and Tg by DSC ASTM D3418• Tensile Test ASTM D638, D882, D412 ISO… Show more Utilized ASTM standard test methods to determine the mechanical properties of plastics, support customer product development by evaluating finished part performance and failures, and developed test methods and fixtures for non-standard test samples.• HDT/DTUL ASTM D648• Izod Impact ASTM D256• Melt Flow Rate ASTM D1238• Capillary Rheology ASTM D3835• Melting Point and Tg by DSC ASTM D3418• Tensile Test ASTM D638, D882, D412 ISO 527• Vicat Softening Point ASTM D1525• Shore Hardness ASTM D2240 Show less

Trained and supervised up to 60 Marines in the field of combat engineering for operations inside the United States and overseas.• Supported Marine units in bridge construction, mine/countermine warfare, and explosive demolitions. • Recognized for the logistical planning and execution of constructing a continuous span float-bridge with limited resources and personnel.• Deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina as part of the NATO peacekeeping mission.