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- Analyze structure for Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) for launch, ascent, and during life of structure when installed on the International Space Station using Femap/Nastran and ANSYS as well as hand calculations.- Create test procedures and perform modal tests and vibration tests (random, shock) on large assembly

- Created and maintained EVMS schedule in MS Project to plan and track delegated stress analysis tasks for group of 11 engineers on the E2 Engine Build Up (EBU)- Reconciled differences between new systems and legacy systems through similarity arguments and simplified calculations for static and dynamic load cases- Mentored and advised less-experienced engineers on static and dynamic structural analysis- Structural Analysis– FEA (Patran/Nastran) including static, modal, nonlinear static, frequency response solutions of engine build up system- Presented technical reports to customers at workshops and through teleconferences- Nominated and selected for participation in the UCSD Leadership and Management Program (LAMP)

- Structural Analysis– FEA (Patran/Nastran) including static, modal, nonlinear static, contact, frequency response solutions of metallic and composite Nacelle structures and engine mounts- Conduct structural analysis for proposed repairs through Material Review Board- Supported cost reduction engineering efforts through DFMA events that required stress analysis- Interfaced with external customer and vendors on teleconferences, through technical review meetings, and with written technical reports- Developed detailed test procedures and designed text fixtures for residual stress test, fatigue test, and vibration test for Inconel 625 sheet metal component- Helped create and lead the “Early Professionals Organization” for new and less experienced employees to facilitate networking and professional development

- Structural Analysis – FEA (ANSYS Mechanical APDL and Workbench) including static, modal, random vibration, harmonic analysis on electronic packages and printed circuit boards, textbook solutions, rotordynamic analysis- Extracted fastener loads to perform hand calculations from linear and nonlinear static solutions as well as sinusoidal and random vibration models- Wrote detailed stress reports of structural dynamic analysis on electronic packages- Conducted mechanical shock and vibration testing using electrodynamic shakers, including random and sinusoidal vibration, on aircraft electrical generators, ram air turbines, and electronic packages- Diagnostic structural dynamic testing on high speed rotating equipment using accelerometers, dynamic pressure transducers, strain gauges, proximity probes, frequency-to-voltage converters- Developed detailed test plans and schedules for structural dynamic testing- Estimated cost and schedule for programs relating to structural analysis and testing- Expanded structural dynamic group’s FEA capability through mentoring and continual exploration of new techniques- Co-op Lead – acted as main supervisor of co-op student, delegating and reviewing work- Part-time Business Area Export Representative to facilitate proper export of technical data

- Finite Element Analysis - linear static, non-linear static (contact and elastic/plastic), modal, spectrum (PSD), thermal stress, on aircraft generators and ram air turbines, using custom input files to load models in pre-processing and extract information in post-processing - Other Analysis - Interference fits, bolted and pinned joints, lug analysis- Evaluated structures against high and low cycle fatigue, limit and ultimate loading- Wrote stress analysis reports for customer deliverables and internal documentation- Created Microsoft Excel VBA based GUI programs to enhance efficiency of standard lug, bolted joint, and pin calculations