Dr. Reitz is Technical Director of the Mechanical and Thermal Systems Branch wherein he is responsible for identifying and developing advanced power and thermal solutions for next-generation aircraft as well as providing support for existing USAF assets. Dr. Reitz oversees a diversified mechanical and thermal portfolio which includes in-house and extramural R&D activities pursuing advanced thermal and mechanical system and component R&D.

- Develops and executes comprehensive technical development plans for next generation aircraft power and thermal management systems- Leads development of advanced aircraft thermal management and energy storage component technologies- Leads exploration of dynamic energy storage technologies

- Developed and transitioned an on-airman portable power management and distribution system for dismounted airmen - Led development of hybrid electrochemical primary power units for Tier I & II unmanned aerial vehicles for extended vehicle persistence- Conceived of advanced thick-film ceramic deposition methodologies using drop-on-demand and aerosol jet for electrochemical and environmental barrier layer applications- Developed, flight safety tested and transitioned hybrid-electric… Show more - Developed and transitioned an on-airman portable power management and distribution system for dismounted airmen - Led development of hybrid electrochemical primary power units for Tier I & II unmanned aerial vehicles for extended vehicle persistence- Conceived of advanced thick-film ceramic deposition methodologies using drop-on-demand and aerosol jet for electrochemical and environmental barrier layer applications- Developed, flight safety tested and transitioned hybrid-electric critical care patient transport system to support power needs for various critical care medical devices Show less