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• Served as Responsible Engineer for transporter hardware in support of multiple Rodent Research missions• Supported hardware refurbishment, non-conformance, and anomaly resolution for transporter and habitat fleet by closing 51 issues and 13 drawings and procedures in 6 months• Supported launch operations at Kennedy Space Center, by preparing hardware for launch and assisting with launch pad SpaceX Dragon capsule load• Created new hardware design to increase International Space Station crew safety using additive manufacturing

Bethesda, Md, Us

• Designed, prototyped, and demonstrated forward structure and cable management system for FBM Mk5 Reentry Body using CAD and 3D Printing tools• Coordinated with stress, electrical, manufacturing, and M&P groups to create or revise over 120 system and structure 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for FBM and C-130 programs• Performed and documented over 60 Risk Analyses to mitigate catastrophic failures of critical F-16 structure• Presented engineering solutions to an audience of international air force customers at F-16 conference• Coordinated with stress, FEA, and loads groups to perform and document Durability and Damage Tolerance (DADT) Analyses of F-16 aircraft fracture critical structure• DADT Analyses were delivered to multiple domestic and international customers to provide production support, to disposition in-service fleet issues, and to forecast component failures• Volunteered for the responsibilities of CAD coordinator and guided 35 group engineering changes through the release process to meet 100% on-time job release commitment• Researched, solved, and implemented changes to eliminate over 90 C-130 production problems

Savannah, Ga, Us

• Redesigned and revised aircraft structural components including improving cockpit floor panel design to simplify cockpit assembly• Worked in G650 full-scale aircraft testing hangar as primary CATIA engineer to support fabrication staff• Utilized saws, grinders, pneumatic tools, and other machinery to fabricate and install testing equipment • Translated design concept into CATIA 3D models for special test rig to investigate customer concern regarding G550 landing gear • Lead engineer in design and assembly of cockpit mock-up for proof-of-concept of a modular pedestal which resulted in reduction of cockpit assembly complexity and cost

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Designed, procured, built, and operated specialized test equipment to determine fatigue rates on B757 windows • Reduced window pressure cycle time by 150%• Improved existing designs for key system components to eliminate leaking and temperature problems• Performed and documented MD-88 window 4-point bend testing• Presented testing results to project leads