Frederick "Nick" Piasecki Email & Phone Number

Arlington, VA, US

• https://www.veaaviation.com/
• Gathered and analyzed data for tail configuration, tail motor, and hybrid power plant arrangement trade studies for design down selection
• Analyzed Design Reference Missions against customer missions to determine aircraft fit and performance requirements
• Ran multiple scenarios in business financial model in coordination with investment bank, leading to strategic decision making on key metrics including different funding structures, program delays or accelerations, and.
• Crafted multiple versions of the Investor Pitch that was pitched to 15 PE and VC firms and 9 customers by working with engineering to translate complex technical attributes to attractive investment and product potential
• Designed and pitched 8 different organizational structures to company leadership for discussion and selection, leading to the creation of the company organizational framework

US

• Designed flight control assembly, utilizing multiple engineering disciplines, which was implemented in flying prototype
• Developed technical approaches to capture Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants utilizing SolidWorks to create layouts, weights, and FEA on critical components
• Analyzed flight test data to rapidly implement changes to vehicle design to address flight issues and customer requirements which allowed for more flight testing and program success
• Created and executed five flight test plans, coordinated a 7-member flight test team to successfully demonstrate technical capability of an air-launched unmanned aircraft, leading to a >$1M follow-on Phase II contract.
• Organized program team into cross functional, rapid prototyping operational rhythm, allowing for more productivity and better product performance going from one flight tests to five flight tests over 6 months
• Selected and solicited subcontractors for quotes, successfully securing a major subcontractor for Phase I design work

US

• Tested early stage rotor, gearbox and engine assemblies and monitored real-time Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT) vibration signals during engine testing to identify anomalies
• Wrote and successfully executed MATLAB program to prepare vibration data for post-test analysis
• Maintained and updated strain gauge database to track status and output of gauges, ensuring accurate tracking of structural loads

Moorestown, NJ, US

• Coordinated with electrical and software engineers in the design, manufacture, and test of 4 assemblies for the new Perfect Pick package sorting machine
• Used CREO Parametric CAD CAM software extensively to simplify product design and assembly
• Designed and executed test rigs to forecast and evaluate wear on older Perfect Pick models