• Acted as a project engineer for all Solstar projects• Continued all TPM responsibilities

• Act as the technical and programmatic lead for the HALO WAP project• Lead and prepare multiple programmatic reviews such as PDR, CDR, MRR, etc.• Interpretation of the desired outcome into a detailed plan that can be implemented by a project team• Planning and forecasting of the project• Acquisition of appropriate staff, materials, and equipment• Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and internal company stakeholders• Keeping the project on schedule and budget• Management of the project team• Ongoing reporting of the project progress• Troubleshooting problems as they arise on a project, finding efficient and effective solutions• Commissioning and qualification responsibilities

• Lead a small efficient electrical and power systems team in the design of XL-1 power and avionics systems
• Develop subsystem requirements from system specifications, design standards, safety analysis and mature system architecture
• Decompose subsystems requirements to electrical hardware and software requirements
• Develop FMECA and Verification and Validation plan for the system• Trace the hardware requirements to their parent requirements, to their implementation in the electronic hardware, and to their verification results
• Generation of requirement compliance matrix, analysis and status reports 
• Generation of the justification and description in support of the space worthiness case for the electrical hardware
• Develop the life-cycle scope of electrical subsystems including design, debugging, test, deployment and performance analysis
• Document designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions
• Write fabrication and test procedures
• Establish relationships and coordinate engineering tasks with external vendors• Present at and participate in design reviews

• Assess spacecraft electrical system technology and architecture definition.• Perform electrical system conceptual development, trade studies and electrical subsystem level requirements flow-down (analysis and allocation).• Provide technical oversight of subsystem designs to ensure the spacecraft electrical system is compliant and verifiable at the spacecraft bus level. Subsystems include power management, command & data handling, attitude determination and control, RF Telecom and electrical harnessing.• Evaluate new internal electrical technology development and upgrades for the bus electrical system architecture and implement design solutions for maximum SWaP value.• Interface with Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, and other engineering disciplines to develop electrical solutions for space-based systems.• Provide guidance in defining and implementing the test and verification methodologies. •Resolve hardware anomalies at the system level and determine root cause and corrective action.• Evaluate size, weight, and power trades.• Mitigate technical risks early in the design phase.• Present to customer and to team members using written and verbal communication. • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within Engineering, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

• Oversee all power components, from component selection and operations, testing and integration, and payload services, coordinate between technical partners, vendors, and other subsystem leads to assess design progress, schedule, and risks.• Provide real-time mission support and write and present technical reports. Lead the implementation of the full systems engineering development cycle, and regularly report to the Mission Director and Systems Engineering team on progress.• Designing, developing, testing and integrating wire harnesses for complex systems• Applying full life-cycle systems management, including requirements development and traceability• Executing parts standardization, and resolving issues with connectors, back shells, shielding and associated parts• Leading engineering model and flight unit test planning, scheduling and implementation• Connector selection, including Mil-Spec, NASA EEE-INST-002, and high-reliability interconnect types• Applying NASA STD 8739.4, NASA STD 4001, and 4003• Knowledge of MIL-STD-451 or relevant• Defining design parameters including twisting, shielding, and gauge selection• Working with a team of engineers to deliver high quality products• Developing and managing schedules• Implementing risk management processes• Developing internal and external technical reports and delivering formal presentations

• Engineer in collaboration with outside consultants on features, design, user interface, and firmware/software of next generation products.• Develop engineering solutions to improve performance and reliability of current and next generation instrument.• Troubleshoot and resolve customer performance issues with products.• Maintain documentation and control of product and process database.• Enable the effective transfer of manufacturing to OEMs, evaluates manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes, writing of SOPs.• Other duties as assigned

• Support product engineering team, providing safety process ­specific knowledge for both in­house and out­sourced programs• Develop and maintain the system safety plan for the project according to the GM System Safety Engineering Process for assigned projects• Work with the GM and/or supplier project manager to interlink the safety plan with the project plan• Perform and/or manage the execution of the safety tasks called out in the system safety plan. Work with the GM and/or supplier project manager to identify resources to execute the safety tasks called out in the plan as needed• Review supplier safety process deliverables and help guide supplier on GM safety process and safety requirements as required• Lead informal team reviews and formal Safety Peer Reviews for safety process work products and involve the assigned Senior System Safety Engineer as needed• Participate in safety strategy design discussions and help ensure that the safety requirements will be adequately met• Assist in resolving conflicts concerning safety requirements within the product engineering team and involve the assigned Senior System Safety Engineer as needed• Identify cross­functional, cross­organizational gaps and issues and notify the assigned Senior System Safety Engineer• Escalate unresolved safety related issues and confirm that the issue resolution process has been followed.• Support the Senior System Safety Engineer with the System Safety Process SOR and the Development Interface Agreement with the supplier• Coach product engineering team, providing safety process­ specific knowledge, consulting senior safety engineers as needed:• Explain the safety process, as needed• Guide on access and usage of templates, training resources, and best practices• Identify product programs that require safety engineering process to be followed and bring it to the attention of the Management and the Safety Critical Embedded Control (SCEC) Global Sub System Leadership Team (GSSLT)

• Performed research and development of 3D printed objects for use in spaceflight applications• CEO and founder of Dreadwyrm LLC• Engineering consultant across multiple disciplines for local companies on an “as needed” basis utilizing my manned and unmanned spaceflight systems experience.• Performed research and development of 3D printed objects for use in spaceflight applications• Provided on demand 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and CAD modeling services• Contracted with local companies to set up 3D printing clusters for production• Performed expert level modifications to 3D printing hardware for unique needs (ex: high temp, high strength, high speed, flexibility, printable circuits, dual extrusion, multi-material, etc)• Participate in local and national events on advancing 3D printing technology• Developed new and innovative 3D printers, tool heads, and profiles• Developed and performed test plans for material analysis on new filaments• Engineered and staged prototypes for production models• Performed EMI/EMC analysis on 3D printers for FCC certification• Operated a commercial printing store on 3Dhubs.com

• Served as the Lead Technical Electrical Systems Design Integration (EDI) Engineer for the entire James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)• Developed Integrated Logic Drawings (ILDs) and Circuit Level Drawings (CLDs) for the JWST system using Mentor Graphics• Oversaw all technical content as it pertains to JWST and EDI and act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) if questions arise• Assisted in the development of the Engineering Model Test Bed (EMTB) for JWST• Worked with both Design Engineering and Integration and Test Engineering to verify the integrated product is functioning as expected and assist in troubleshooting when required• Provided tasking and mentoring to team members and review all team products• Coordinated with NASA about any electrical issues with JWST that may arise• Member of the JWST EMC Working Group• Acted as the EDI thermal engineer for the JWST spacecraft• Used my previous experience to influence new process creation and product streamlining• Supported other Northrop Grumman projects as requested

• Acted as the Lead Dream Chaser Electrical Interconnect System (EIS) Design Engineer for the manned and unmanned Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV)• Act as the sole Cognizant Engineer (CogE) / Subject Matter Expert (SME) for EIS design.• Develop a comprehensive electrical drawing release plan and lead the Dream Chaser EIS team in developing all Dream Chaser electrical schematics, electrical wire installation drawings, and electrical harness assembly drawings• Establish mass targets for the electrical wiring system and develop an approach to estimate vehicle EIS mass during the design phase• Develop a procurement strategy and perform technical oversight of EIS suppliers• Work with suppliers to assist in development of new and novel EIS designs (R&D/NRE Contracts)• Work with manufacturing team to ensure proper design for sustainability• Provide tasking and mentoring to team members and review all team products• Reduce EIS mass while increasing capability using new and novel original designs (currently cut mass by 40% or roughly 1000 lbs with an additional 400 lbs savings possible)• Certified 500+ new ‘off the shelf’ commercial parts for manned spaceflight per SNC and NASA standards• Expert in hermetics, feedthrus, and material properties for cabin penetrations supporting ‘ultra-low’ leak rates• Experience with EMI/EMC standards, such as MIL-STD-461 (Working towards iNARTE cert)• Experience with lightning mitigation methodologies and implementation.• Expert in vehicle wiring/harness design and physical routing/layout• Expert in wiring/harnessing/connector materials and certification processes• Expert in Zero Separation Force, T-0’s, and in flight staging disconnects using non-pyrotechnic methods• Expert in designing for reusability with years of hands on practical experience.• Expert with NASA electrical design and workmanship standards, including the NASA 8739 series• Knowledge of aircraft/spacecraft connector standards (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015, etc)

• Matrix engineer between the Manufacturing department and Design department for the Dream Chaser (DC) Program, leading the design and installation of the electrical interconnect system • Lead design engineer for the DC Electrical Interconnect System (Flight Test Vehicle, Manned) (4/13-9/13) • Lead manufacturing engineer for the DC Electrical Interconnect System (Eng Test Article, Unmanned) (9/12-4/13) • Design and manufacture for a composite (carbon fiber) lifting body spacecraft for the NASA Commercial Crew Program using a fully Electric Surface Control System and new Hybrid Thrusters and Propulsion• Improving existing operations, incorporating new methods and processes • Investigating design and operational problems affecting production and solving them in a timely manner • Preparing manufacturing/modification documentation required for product manufacture/modification • Coordinating projects across multiple disciplines and departments • Coordinating and leading brain storming sessions with other team members to facilitate creative solutions to complex problems across multiple disciplines and departments • Giving presentations to engineers, senior management, customers, and vendors • Coordinating with suppliers and customers as required • Working with regulatory bodies to ensure safety, environmental, and design standards are met

• CEO and founder of RocketNerd, LLC • Educational presentations for K-12, collegiate, and continuing education programs • Promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs • Public speaking engagements to educate the public about spaceflight, both manned and unmanned • Ongoing charity programs supporting numerous spaceflight education and awareness programs • Provide Television and Movie consultation as a ‘Science Advisor’

• Analyzed complex technical problems and provided short and long term solutions• Completed assignments within defined technical, cost, and schedule constraints • Created and reviewed manufacturing documents and verify they meet quality control specifications• Identified, evaluated, recommended, and implemented continual process improvements• Applied LEAN 6-Sigma techniques to solve process problems

• Lead OEL engineer for OV103 Discovery and OV105 Endeavour• Materials Review Board (MRB) Signature Authority• Expert in the electrical interconnect system and electronics of the Space Shuttle• Responsible for spacecraft electrical system integration, validation and testing before flight• Developed creative solutions to unique issues and implemented appropriate engineering solutions• Acted as subject matter expert (SME) to aid the design of the Orion Electrical Power System• Expert in wiring repairs, splices, clamshells, Kapton insulation, Teflon insulation, staging connectors, staging interfaces, pyrotechnic initiators, and the effect of the space environment on flight hardware• Engineering lead during the development of the Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) program• Develop work documents in support of Orbiter Electrical Engineering processing from landing to launch • Expert in the operations and processing of a Space Shuttle • Provided floor support and surveillance of engineering tasks• Responsible for presenting engineering issues to management, engineering boards, and program boards

• Served as the Assembly, Integration, and Production Engineer (AI&P)• Assisted the Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads with schedule development and updates • Provided technical input to multiple IPT’s in support of program needs and requirements • Created contract proposals based on customer needs and inputs • Developed basis of estimate (BOE) documents Familiar with ITAR and PIA requirements • Familiar with the request for proposals (RPF) process • Conducted technical evaluations of supplier proposals for spacecraft processing hardware • Developed requirements for spacecraft tooling, GSE, and hardware transportation via ground and air

• Responsible for independent, real time, engineering evaluation and problem resolution for all systems• Responsible for technical integration of spacecraft and launch vehicle systems • Developed concept of operations and performed requirements analysis for the entire Ares I-X vehicle • Responsible for presenting engineering issues to management, engineering boards, and program boards• Performed trade study analysis of all modifications and repairs, often in a time constrained environment • Verified and validated all Ares I-X systems before flight • Identify, develop and implement process improvements • Primarily lead all 2nd shift operations including off shift, weekend, and 24/7 on call support • Acted as the senior vehicle engineer (SVE) in their absence