• Create part, sub-assembly, and assembly finite element analysis models for sophisticated opto-mechanical gimbals utilizing Femap and NEi NASTRAN. Models are used to determine overall system stiffness, operational deflections due to external loading and thermal environments, and component stresses. • Conduct detailed analysis of carbon fiber composite structures according to MIL-HDBK-17 with Femap, which are used to develop lay-up schedules and specifications. Flexure components analyzed with FEA models and verified with hand calculations.• Develop thermal analysis models with Engineering Equation Solver (EES) considering radiation, conduction, and convection heat transfer both inside and outside of the system. Models are used to determine thermal environment inside the gimbal to ensure electrical and mechanical components will survive and operate under specified ambient conditions.• Wrote and executed test plans to evaluate sealing concepts for drag torque and sealing capability. • Designed drive assemblies for gimbal systems, including interfacing with bearings, motors, encoders. Generated and toleranced part and assembly drawings in SolidWorks to ensure parts would perform as intended.

Part of a team developing a new vacuum physical vapor deposition (PVD) platform.• Worked as support structures and utilities (water cooling, process gases, and compressed air) lead. Responsibilities included: creating AutoCAD schematics of fluid systems, detailed component and assembly design and drafting (including 3D models and 2D drawings) utilizing SolidWorks CAD, structural and thermal analysis of systems, and fluid system testing.• Designed process, transfer, and load lock vacuum chamber concepts both in aluminum and stainless steel constructions, addressing chamber interfaces, cooling, manufacturability, and cost.• Created analytical model of high vacuum system (1x10^-6 torr) using VacTran software. Implemented learnings from analytical model into component layout (including valves, gauges, pipes, filters, vacuum pumps - turbo and mechanical) to optimize cost, space, and vacuum system performance. Created system schematic in AutoCAD.• Took the design from concept through detailed design and prototype build under very aggressive cost and schedule constraints. Coordinated closely with manufacturing and other system owners to ensure the design would fulfill the overall system requirements.• Led Design Failure Risk and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) studies for multiple systems to address risk early during the design phase.• Contracted through TechniPower.

• Established manufacturing processes for innovative wind turbine tower construction method, focusing on surface treatment and coating operations to ensure compliance with customer needs while minimizing cycle time.

• Performed detailed design and drafting on the Dream Chaser propulsion system, subsystems, and parts using NX 8.5 CAD, including fluid fittings, tube routing, and mounting brackets.• Coordinated with cross-functional team to ensure part met design requirements including cost, schedule, and manufacturability.• Contracted through Aerotek Technical Recruiting.

• Performed detailed design and drafting on the SLS vacuum-jacketed cryogenic ground piping systems utilizing Pro/ENGINEER Creo software.• Pipe stress analysis lead - Completed pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II on vacuum-jacketed cryogenic ground piping systems to ensure compliance with ASME B31.3 Process Piping requirements.• Provided on-site engineering support at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS).

• Technical lead for two upgrade programs for the 2MW platform cooling systems – tasks included translating platform requirements into tangible design requirements, conducting risk assessments (DFMEA), establishing test plans, 3D design, and technical reviews with worldwide team members• Performed thermodynamic and 1-dimensional fluids analysis using Engineering Equation Solver (EES) in order to size pumps, heat exchangers, and cooling elements for liquid cooling system• Wrote and executed Design Verification Procedures in order to verify liquid cooling system functionality, including performing hands-on testing at the production facility to measure pressures and flows in the system to validate analytical models• Created 3D designs and 2D drawings in Pro/ENGINEER, coordinating closely with team members in Denmark and India

• Conceptual design cost lead – led an inter-departmental team with representatives from finance, sourcing, manufacturing, and engineering to roll-up the gas turbine product cost and identify opportunities for cost reduction early in the design cycle with regular feedback to management• Defined system level and component cost targets to ensure product would meet commercial requirements. Closely tracked cost targets with regular feedback from engineering and sourcing teams.• Conducted numerous system level trades, factoring in cost, efficiency, warranty effects, and risk to ensure optimal system level decision• Developed “Should Cost” tool, focusing on manufacturing processes and raw material costs• Won the GE Innovation Award as part of a team that demonstrated curiosity, entrepreneurialism, a sense of urgency, and discipline• Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified

• Conducted thesis research on HVAC optimization of hospital operating rooms. Validated experimental results with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis using FLUENT software.

• Incorporated C-130 fuel and control system design changes using CCD drafting software and CATIA V4/V5 solid modeling and drafting

• Designed Pogo Suppression system for the Galaxy Express Launch Vehicle from concept to test article, working with San Diego Operations to maximize manufacturing efficiency. Created part level and assembly models and drawings.• Designed a conceptual Reaction Control Propulsion System for the NASA Orbital Space Plane Crew Module.• Performed Pro/ENGINEER CAD design and drafting work in support of the Atlas Dual Payload Carrier program and Heavy Lift Vehicle nosecone• Maintained Interface Control Document (ICD) for vendor-supplied Atlas V 5-meter Payload Fairing.

• Compiled Lessons Learned from the Titan IV Launch Vehicle Mechanical team during program close-out• Visited and toured Vandenberg Space Launch Complex