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Led a team of three designers in developing and executing engineering projects, with a cumulative contract value exceeding $10 million, while making critical design decisions and prioritizing work.Directed and executed engineering efforts focused on aircraft weaponization, including Hydra 70 rocket launchers, air launched effects, configurable munitions launchers, aircraft structural modifications, and structural interfaces ensuring compliance with ASME, FAA, and military specifications.Designed components, assemblies, systems, and technical data packages interfacing with electromechanical systems, aircraft structures, weapon interfaces, control systems, and personnel.Managed configuration updates, data transfers, and technical recommendations for the GAU-19 weapon system, providing oversight of the technical data and CAD packages acquired from GD-OTS.Collaborated with stakeholders to conduct design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and programmatic level meetings, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, schedules, and budgets.Coordinated with vendors, electrical engineers, structural analysts, manufacturing teams, A&P mechanics, and supply chain personnel to ensure design intent and production goals were achieved.Produced CAD models, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, installation instructions, modification documentation using SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and CREO PTC for machined, sheet metal, and composites.Supervised and supported fabrication and testing of first-article designs, providing hands-on assistance, manufacturing support, and deviation disposition as required.Authored and reviewed technical reports and other documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Led and managed teams of up to 80 Marines as an Artillery Officer, achieving the rank of Captain (O3) and operating in high-pressure roles that required real-time problem-solving, coordination across multiple teams, and clear communication to achieve mission objectives.Developed and implemented detailed operational plans, aligning team efforts with overarching strategic goals, skill transferable to project planning, process optimization, and systems engineering.

Researched, designed, and created processes for the deposition of thin films, coatings, and bulk materials.Developed and executed scientifically repeatable processes to create samples in support of DoD contracts.Analyze and present findings for materials via Scanning Electron Microscope, X-ray diffractometers, optical microscopes, X-ray Fluorescence, and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy.Completed repairs on X-ray diffractometer quoted at $70k for less than $200.Designed and built a multifunction vacuum system for both chemical vapor deposition and elevated temperature physical vapor deposition.

Managed team of five engineers, coordinating high-level and detail design, and systems integration of electrical control package and power distribution system.Designed solar charge controlled, power distribution and sensor data collection systems, active noise filters for SMPS noise elimination, and power state controllers.Designed, integrated, and tested electrical control system for a rocket engine test stand.

Education record

Bachelor Of Science, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering