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Melbourne, Fl, Us

Melbourne, Florida, Us

- Technical leader for engineering, research, evaluation, integration, and development of complex space vehicle systems.- Own cradle-to-grave Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) of complete space vehicle for transport layer tracking.- Act as subject matter expert and/or resource within the field of hypersonics and advanced space vehicles.- Leader of new business pursuit efforts in multidisciplined areas - materials, additive manufacturing, propulsion, space, hypersonics, sensors, actuation, mechanical systems, and related technologies.- Provide Integration & Test (I&T) support for space vehicles to customer-funded programs and internal research efforts within the ISR business unit.

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• Assigned to Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) to Implement Technology Assessments of Advanced Hypersonic Technology Across Multiple Technology Disciplines.• Implemented Previously Developed Discrete Technology Readiness Assessment Process to Benchmark Advanced Technology and Track Government Established Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). Streamlined Process is Shared With Technology Provider and Significantly Reduces Technology Development Timeline.

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• Advanced Concepts Group - Hypersonics. Support Naval Warfare Station Crane (NSWC) in Leading Advanced Concept Technology Development at FFRDCs and Select Suppliers.• Developed Discrete Technology Readiness Assessment Process to Benchmark Advanced Technology and Track Government Established Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). • Support Applied Research and Technology Maturation objectives for Advanced Hypersonic technologies by coordinating/overseeing the technical details and engineering efforts of university and industry partners associated with the SBIR and STTR programs.• Serve as a consultant to top management in long-range company planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements.• Foster technology transfer through cooperative R&D between small businesses and research institutions.• Plan R&D programs and recommend technological application programs to accomplish long-range objectives.

Test and Operations Support Contract (TOSC)Manage advanced technology aspects of ground systems support structure, spaceflight components, and related launch hardware for all customers including: Intl Space Station (ISS), U.S. Govt., SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and others.

Collaborated with customers and in-house personnel to resolve production and in-service anomalies of mechanical systems for E2D Hawkeye aircraft. Integrated and tested new technology mechanical components. Served as Director for Japan E2D Wet Outer Wing and liaison to NAVAIR (customer).

Arlington, Va, Us

Project engineer in the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Development (Formerly the Innovation Center). Principal Investigator of projects to develop advanced high temperature materials for propulsion applications - Current focus is Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) and exotic high temperature titanium alloys.

Arlington, Va, Us

A160 Hummingbird Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)- Lead Engineer for Dynamics and Drive Systems. Responsible for (Main Rotor Gearbox, Tail Rotor Gearbox and Drive Train, Rotors, Hubs, Blades, and Propulsion Systems).

Arlington, Va, Us

Boeing technical representative on site at Orbital Sciences for Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Program. Responsible for mechanical systems of emplaced (tactical) and flight test missiles. Responsible Engineer (RE) for Launch Sequence Mechanical Components - Arm/Disarm Switch (A/D), Safe & Arm Device (S&A), as well as Thrust Vectoring - Stage 1 Thrust Vector Control (TVC).

Dulles, Va, Us

January 2006 – December, 2007.  Project Engineering Manager - Sub Launched Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (SLIRBM) – Emphasis on High performance Thrust Vector Control (TVC) for Ballistic Missiles. Responsible for oversight and engineering of subcontractors and vendors and execution of test. Project Engineering Manager - Integrated High Payoff Rocket Propulsion Technology Program (IHPRPT) – Static Fire Proof of Concept of Advanced Nozzle concepts. Responsible for oversight, technical content, and management of test program.

Dulles, Va, Us

Mechanical Actuator/Subsystems GroupEmployed as a principal engineer functioning as the lead mechanical specialist on both business issues and technical content of company business proposals involving thrust vector control issues. Multidisciplinary consultant on all vehicle programs with emphasis in missile fin actuation and roll control. Responsibilities include assuring proper controller structure interaction, acceptable vibration/thermal response, and assessing proper tribology environment on actuators. Additional duties include leading design reviews and advanced failure analyses of mechanical and electromechanical components. Technical representative and manager for actuator and sub-tier suppliers.

Savannah, Ga, Us

Mechanical Systems GroupWorked as a technical specialist/company consultant solving advanced aircraft problems in the areas of hydraulics, vibration/rotordynamics, acoustics, structures, lubrication, tribology, and mechanical systems. Position involved working closely with all internal groups and FAA on a varied array of high visibility problems and authoring Part 23/25 certification documents. Duties also involved managing the engineering and corresponding tests of contractors and suppliers (foreign and domestic) as well data collection, reduction and interpretation. Acted as a project leader on most issues.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

Hired to establish dynamic response procedures and methodologies for blade-out and other large imbalance conditions. Departed the company after announcement of Florida plant closure (3 days after my hire in date). Was offered full relocation and employment in Connecticut, but declined.

Arlington, Va, Us

Propulsion Technology and Product Development Group.Performed rotordynamic related analyses to support engine programs in Boeing's fleet. Verified/performed analysis of proposed vendor changes, and responsible for troubleshooting vibration & dynamic problems as required. Interfaced with FAA as necessary. Interfaced with internal groups (i.e. performance) to assess impact of changes. Performed reliability and probabilistic simulations. Analyst for engine issues as necessary on rotordynamic concerns, and reviewer of supplier mechanical analyses (rotordynamic, structural, thermal). Internal consultant for Manufacturing Research & Development Dept:• Initiated development of spindle test stand facility• Directed team of engineers in support of controller/structure simulation/modeling effort.

Arlington, Va, Us

Structures Vibration Technology Group.Rotordynamicist (Senior Specialist Engineer) in Structures Vibration Technology Group. Primary duties included calculation of Part 25 Cert loads (using NASTRAN) due to blade-out events, for use by design groups within Boeing. Last assignment was loads analysis of 767-400 aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines. Other duties include solution of engine related vibration problems as required, windmilling analysis, and process improvement.

Houston, Texas, Us

Anadrill - Advanced Drilling SystemsStructural Design/Analysis engineer in Advanced Drilling Systems group. Originally hired to develop high speed turbine drilling program within company. Was mechanical project engineer of Inclination at the Bit (IAB) drilling program, a drill which transmits bit position relative to earth's magnetic field via induction telemetry to accurately guide the drilling motor to the desired formation.

College Station, Tx, Us

Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) while obtaining M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

Pratt & Whitney Aircraft.Summer positions in cooperation with AFRAPT appointment were spent in the Advanced Engine Programs Group (Structures & Dynamics) evaluating and analyzing new technology concepts for future application/production, as well as investigation of vibration problems related to PW4000 series engines and Advanced Ducted Prop power plants. AFRAPT fellowship was co-sponsoredby Pratt & Whitney and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.

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Research and Engineering Department.Performed structural component design/analysis as related to the F-16 aircraft center fuselage. Responsibilities also included resolution and disposition of structurally related Field Service Requests (FSR's), as well as production support activities.

Corporate Engineering Department.Cooperative Education assignments were spent at Mead's Chillicothe, Ohio, and Escanaba, Michigan, paper mill facilities as a project engineer/manager. Projects included technical management of new equipment installations, plant and process modifications, and major capital improvements.

Phd, Interdisciplinary Engineering

M.S., Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering