Test Lead - BE-4 2N, Preburner for New GlennTesting at NASA John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi- Directed and coordinated test operations for pre-burner engine testing at Stennis Space Center (SSC).- Successfully led the activation of Test Stand E1 Cell 2 at SSC, setting up testing operations from scratch and initiating the testing phase.- Created detailed checklists, processes, and workflows for engine hot fires, including pre-test, test, post-test, maintenance, and data review activities.- Developed training materials and procedures to onboard and mentor test engineers in hot fire operations.- Ensured hardware met TLYF objectives, aligning test goals effectively and efficiently.- Analyzed prior failures, revised requirements, hardware, and autosequences based on data-driven insights.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams at Blue Origin and SSC to ensure timely tracking of hardware, TA, and Test Stand work.- Maintained continuous collaboration with SSC, ensuring requirements were clearly understood and plans were thoroughly reviewed.- Mentored and managed a team of REs, assigning tasks, reviewing work, and driving continuous improvement in processes and workflows.- Coordinated with project engineers and IPT Leads on budgeting, resource planning, and cost-effective resource utilization.- Prepared and contributed to technical documentation, including Test Plans, TRRs, and Test Requests.- Analyzed data, troubleshot hardware/software issues, and provided recommendations for system improvements.- Led the team through successful engine hot fires, running console operations and training REs in console operations.

• Serve as the Technical and Operational Leader for the Newton 4 (Upper Stage) product line, overseeing both Flight and Development Engines.• Monitor and ensure compliance with product line requirements as well as mission-specific requirements.• Evaluate and address technical issues that impact the flight worthiness of Newton 4.• Collaborate with stakeholders across production, engine test, flight, avionics, and vehicle engineering (Guidance & Navigation, Stage systems, Structures) to identify opportunities for upgrades, address anomalies and deviations, assess risks, and devise appropriate solutions.• Exercise approval authority for top and low-level component requirements, launch auto sequences, quality escapes, operational issues, and design improvements.• Lead root cause and failure investigations as they relate to relevant issues.• Work closely with the Engine Manager and Test Lead to drive the evolution of the Newton 4 product line.• Conduct engine tests (hot fires) and perform data reviews, including Development, ATP, and Launch.• Review test plans, engine balance models and perform CdA calculations as necessary.• Mentor team members in engine testing best practices and operations.• Ensure that the integrity of engines under the Newton 4 product line is maintained at all times.

• Responsible Engineer for NewtonFour (N4) Rocket engine from cradle to space.• Executed numerous Hot Fires on N4 engines and thoroughly enjoyed working on propulsion development & testing (Dev & Flight ATP)• Responsible for developing, qualifying & delivering flight-worthy N4 engines to the program and ensuring mission requirements are met.