Staff engineer in a world-renowned research group focusing on the design and characterization of concentrating photovoltaics (CPV). Responsible for managing industrial relations with Spanish and international companies, including negotiating contracts for consulting and measurement work. Designed concentrator optics and other CPV components for clients. Designed and implemented new characterization methodologies and equipment Supported commercialization of solar simulator technology and other characterization technologies. Involved with IEC standards development. Supported research with mechanical design and automation and documentation of measurement methods. Recognized expert in the design (mechanical and optical) and the characterization of CPV and authored the chapter CPV Modules of the Handbook on Concentrator Photovoltaic Technology (Wiley, 2016).

Wide variety of mechanical and system engineering functions at a fast-paced startup solar technology company bringing novel concentrating photo-voltaic (CPV) systems and solar trackers to market. Technical lead for the development of test systems, including a first of a kind flash test system for production testing of CPV modules. Detailed mechanical design of module and tracker components, working in cross functional teams to reduce cost and meet production goals. Management of bill of materials and product documentation using lifecycle management tools. Developed and executed test plans for module components. Implemented automated data analysis and report generation for module performance data.

Computer modeling of launch vehicle navigation systems. Lead investigation of next generation fault tolerance Atlas V avionics.

Mechanical design, prototype manufacture and test, for a wide variety of novel extraterrestrial sampling technologies. Used FEA to evaluate piezoelectric transducers used by patented sonic/ultra sonic drill technology.