Michael Stephens, P.E. Email & Phone Number

L-3 Unmanned Systems, Carrollton, Texas May 2005-Sept 2010SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERResponsible for all mechancial design of flightTEK SMC computer. Performed landing gear FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for Viking 400 unmanned aircraft. Provided leadership role in mentoring four mechanical engineers in use of thermal and structural FEA tools to reduce design cycle time. Chelton Aviation Corp., Denton, Texas 2003-Apr 2005SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERResponsible for design of installation kits for AP-3C Autopilot Systems. Created mechanical design, detailed drawings, and performance specifications for autopilot during startup phase. Supervised one mechanical and one electrical engineer during period of six months. Sole contributor for first ten Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) data packages for eight single and two twin engine general aviation aircraft during startup of the AP-3C autopilot program. Successfully received FAA approval of all ten STCs from Southwest Region FAA Headquarters in Ft. Worth. Performed flight tests in the role as test engineer during autopilot performance and malfunction flight tests. EDUCATIONOklahoma State University, Stillwater, OklahomaB.S., MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGRegistered Professional Engineer PE # 76251, TexasSpecialties: Electromechanical packagingSheet Metal Design

Listed skills include Engineering, Design For Manufacturing, Testing, Mechanical Engineering, and 35 others.

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  Oklahoma State University

  Mechanical Engineering