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Arlington, Va, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION - ENGINEERING MANAGER (2008 - 2022)Manage employees in multiple engineering disciplines performing innovative multi-body dynamic analysis, International Space Station (ISS) operations for mechanical & structural hardware and ISS Vehicle integrated performance . Execute team work plans within budget goals. Develop & maintain partnerships with customers, peers, & direct reports. Manage, develop and motivate employees. ISS / SPACE SHUTTLE PROGAM – STRUCTURES & MECHANISMS (2002 - 2008)Verified performance of complex structures and mechanisms through analysis and test to ensure compliance with requirements and aide in the development of operational flight rules.SPACE VEHICLE FLUID SYSTEM ANALYSIS (1996 - 2002)Analyzed complex fluid/mechanical systems in support of component failure investigations, system anomaly investigations, component and system design modifications, and system procedures development.SPACE STATION PROPULSION INTEGRATION (1994 - 1996)Coordinated with the International Partners concerning propulsion system design and integration with the International Space Station. SPACE STATION THERMAL SYSTEMS (1992 - 1994)Engineer responsible for the design, analysis, and testing of the two-phase Active Thermal Control System and integrated components for the International Space Station.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Engineering experience in a research and development environment. Results oriented with demonstrated capabilities in program management, design and analysis of propulsion systems, application of computational fluid dynamic techniques, and model testing. An innovative problem solver who enjoys working with others to achieve common goals.NEXT GENERATION ADVANCED AIRCRAFT / HIGH-MACH VEHICLES / F-22 RAPTORDesigned, analyzed, and tested advanced air-breathing propulsion system components to explore and develop technologies in support of next-generation aircraft development. • Managed research programs that met customer requirements on schedule and within budget. Developed action plans, scheduled program milestones, prepared manpower forecasts and cost estimates, and provided technical leadership to engineering team members. • Performed trade studies of highly integrated propulsion/vehicle concepts to formulate design guidelines serving as a foundation for the development of future high-Mach vehicles.• Contributed to the success of wind tunnel and static test programs test plan development, model design, test supervision, data validation, and data reduction.• Developed procedures to evaluate and design advanced flow path concepts using computational fluid dynamics. Validated process by comparing computational solutions with model test results of final design.