Currently working my way into a slower pace running rivers, camping and doing road trips, but remain interested in opportunities for consulting and proposal management.Specialties:- Tactical propulsion - all aspects of tactical solid rocket motors- Project planning and management- Technical proposal management and writing- Technology business development and marketing- Application of system engineering tools to understand, track and manage requirements- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Project softwareProven leader with skills sharpened in numerous leadership positions during 35 years in the aerospace industry. Broad experience and capabilities demonstrated by:• Leading winning technical proposals, including a >$7M modeling and simulation program from AFRL, and the Navy’s AAM program• Leading the technical effort for the $19.6M development of the two-motor AAAM propulsion system, resulting in successful PFRT testing of both motors• Leading a team of technical experts at six different ATK locations in a $14M company funded project to successfully develop and ground test a Mach 5 air-breathing engine• Leading and mentoring a team of Project Engineers in planning and managing the execution of complex technology programs• Leading problem resolution and failure investigation teams, including discovering and implementing fixes for two different technology development programs
Listed skills include Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Propulsion, Engineering, and 33 others.