Wesley Gillman Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia

• Designed, sourced material, and assembled large-scale, multi-nozzle combustor test article and data acquisition system
• Extensive use of MATLAB for data analytics resulting in automated data analysis codes and novel representation techniques
• Developed high-speed electromechanical test rig resulting in the ability to acquire data at previously unreachable conditions
• Determined flow and thermodynamic characteristics associated with rig flow using CFD software (Fluent, AIM, COMSOL)
• Determined structural loading and eigenfrequencies of high RPM structural assembly using FEA software (COMSOL)
• Provided weekly feedback to project sponsors and internal stakeholders on research progress and goals

Greater Atlanta Area

Hawthorne, California

• Designed and performed tests to gain confidence in new flight hardware and qualify changes to manufacturing processes or specifications
• Designed four tools that assist with vehicle integration and precision measurement
• Researched and wrote engineering dispositions for Issue Tickets
• Researched and wrote Engineering Masters and work orders for production and testing processes
• Used various software packages including Microsoft Office, MiniTab, Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Utilized rapid prototyping techniques to test fitment and usability of designed parts and tools

Evendale, OH

• Assisted in management of building of engines for use in testing
• Read part and assembly drawings and passed instruction to mechanics
• Pre-emptively sourced hardware for engine modules to keep engine build on track
• Coordinated with part specific engineers to overcome build issues
• Maintained engine build logs to ensure up to date engine status and pass down between shifts
• Lead progress meetings to communicate progress or stoppages to management and team members

• Troubleshot, managed, and directed maintenance of up to 20 F/A-18 fighter aircraft
• Utilized technical publications, schematics and illustrated part breakdowns to perform maintenance
• Worked with other work centers to coordinate aircraft maintenance
• Quality Assurance Representative who performed inspections of 10 team members' work and aircraft components
• Expertly managed professional development of team members
• Managed 4 man groups in corrosion control of 14 aircraft

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Graduate research assistant at the Ben T. Zinn combustion lab.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering, 3.96 (4.00 Major Gpa)

Activities and Societies: Yellow Jacket Space Program - Propulsion Division Sigma Gamma Tau - Member Tau Beta Pi - Member Transfer

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Aerospace Engineering, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Experimental Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (Secretary, Aquila/Liquids lead)

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