MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Objective: Design, Analysis, and Integration of Composite Aerospace Structures, Propulsion/Energy, and Mechanical Systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Innovative Mechanical Engineer with an ideal background combining fluid/thermal systems and composite structures engineering balanced with real-world practical aviation experience. Veteran. United States Naval Aviator. Pilot of turbojet and turbine-driven propeller aircraft. Experienced in Computer Aided Design and Engineering with over 12 years experience using CATIA V5, ANSI Y14.5, GD&T, TEAMCENTER, ENOVIA, SolidWorks, and Pro Engineer Wildfire 5.0/Mechanica. Excellent familiarity with MS Office 2010 environment. Impeccable written and communication skills. Highly skilled asset for participation in:
Composite and metallic structures design
Clash/Clearance Analysis and Control
Prototyping (Rapid and traditional)
Interface Design, Analysis, Control, and Documentation
Coordination and Liaison Leadership of Cross-Functional Working Teams
Identifying and Resolving Engineering Challenges
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Hi-Tek Professionals (11/12 – 10/13) Assignments include:
• Northrop Grumman Corp. (Redondo Beach, CA: 4/13 – 10/13) Composite and metallic structures Manufacturing Tool design on JWST satellite program using CATIA V5 and GD&T. Designing tools and molds used in fabrication and installation of composite structures and aerospace system components.
• Northrop Grumman Corp. (Rancho Bernardo, CA: 11/12 – 4/13; 7/13 – 9/13) Composite and metallic structures design on Firebird program using CATIA V5 and Siemens Team center Enterprise PLM software. Designed composite flight control surfaces including aileron tooling and trailing edge loft optimization and repair. Detail design and GD&T of flight control actuation and landing gear mechanical systems.
PDS Technical Services (8/11 – 9/12) Assignments included:
• Boeing Commercial Airplanes (Mukilteo, WA): KC-46A Tanker Floors Structural Design of metallic primary structures using CATIA, ENOVIA LCA, REDARS, PDM, Team center.
• Goodrich Aerostructures/UTAS (Chula Vista, CA): Inlet Design Team using CATIA V5, ENOVIA VPM, 3D Model Based Definition and FT&A and GD&T of metallic and composite structural nacelle components.
BAE Systems Inc. (Mojave, CA: 02/07 – 4/11) Mechanical Engineer-IV
• Lead engineer on RQF-4C structural modification to access panel for drone operations (SolidWorks). Extensive use of FARO Arm and Laser Tracker CMM equipment to define modification geometry.
• Lead Engineer on DARPA ATAEMS project and NASA Dryden laminar flow research project (Pro-E Wildfire/Mechanica).
• IR&D Engineer on QF-16 system configuration and definition study in preparation for bid and proposal. (Pro-E Wildfire/Mechanica). Extensive use of FARO Arm and Laser Tracker CMM equipment to define available space and locations of drone avionics/LRUs.
Northrop Grumman Corp. (Rancho Bernardo, CA: 08/02 – 01/07)
Propulsion Engineer (01/05 –01/07)
• Member of X-47B Propulsion System IPT: Primary Engineer integrating the [then] JUCAS Exhaust System and PW F100 turbofan fighter engine. Maintained working relationship with supplier Pratt & Whitney
• Authored both Engine and Exhaust system Interface Control Documents for X-47B.
• Organized and Conducted weekly liaison conferences between NGC and Pratt & Whitney, creating and maintaining unprecedented and thorough communications for the integration effort.
• With personal initiative, created database of CAD models for use between dissimilar operating CAD systems of Pratt & Whitney and NGC, resulting in unprecedented program visibility and immeasurable improvement in communication and productivity.
• Analyzed thrust and performance Operated Pratt & Whitney’s Cycle Deck
• Worked under scant superv...
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