Experience

Virgin Galactic

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Structural Test Engineer

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Handling structural testing of the Feather on the Delta spaceship including loads development, fixture design, finite element modeling, structural sizing, selection of actuators, load cells, LVDTs, accelerometers, strain gage placement, data interpretation and correlation with the finite element and classical solutions. Tools used are Catia v5, Femap and Nastran. Handling structural testing of the Feather on the Delta spaceship including loads development, fixture design, finite element modeling, structural sizing, selection of actuators, load cells, LVDTs, accelerometers, strain gage placement, data interpretation and correlation with the finite element and classical solutions. Tools used are Catia v5, Femap and Nastran.



KAES, LLC

• St Augustine, Florida, United States

• Senior Stress Analyst

  • Mar 2019 - Jun 2022

  Responsible for static and fatigue stress analysis on F-18 airframe under US Navy SLEP (Service Life Enhancement Program) effort. Currently handling static and fatigue stress analysis of metallic and composite doors, fuselage and wing skins, frames and longerons. Utilizing NAVAIR proprietary tools including MAKS and LifeWorks to extend the useful service life of the aircraft. Responsible for formal stress report writing with MS Office. Core engineering tools are Femap v11, Patran 2017 and MSC/NASTRAN. Show less



Sikorsky

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Stress Analyst

  • Nov 2014 - Mar 2019

  Responsible for static and fatigue analysis on the CRH and Presidential platforms involving complete structural modernization of the legacy Blackhawk and S-92 airframes. Specifically handling composite and metallic stress analysis, finite element modeling and formal report writing. Currently using Femap v11, PASA, Catia v5, Patran 2012 and MSC/NASTRAN as core analysis tools. Off-site consultant responsible for structural redesign of the S-76D platform including static and shock load analysis of seat attachments and related primary structure with emphasis on enhanced range, visibility and crash worthiness. Show less



Gulfstream Aerospace

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Structural Test Engineer

  • Mar 2011 - Nov 2014

  Responsible for development and analysis of full scale certification test fixtures via coordination with in-house test facility for the AAP product line. Established discrete, enveloping test cases and published LVDT, load cell and strain gage predictions for multiple structural certification tests. Published numerous formal structural test reports including requirements documents, test plans and results/correlation reports. Interfaced with FEM, design, stress, ODA/DER and senior program managers on a routine basis. Responsible for static and fatigue stress analysis of primary and secondary airframe structure per FAR 25 Airworthiness Standards from conceptual design stage thru PDR, CDR, flight certification and first build. Built numerous solid, 2D, internal loads and detailed stress FE models using Patran 2005 as core analysis tool. Authored four formal flight certification reports for issuance to the FAA. Show less



Sikorsky

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stress Analyst

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  Responsible for primary structural redesign of the S-76D, S92 and CH-53E for crashworthyness, extended range and weight savings by employing modern airframe design, anlaysis and manufacturing technologies. Examples include a broad range of composites, 5 axis monolithic machining and detailed FEM with PASA, CATIA v5 and FEMAP as core engineering tools. Responsible for primary structural redesign of the S-76D, S92 and CH-53E for crashworthyness, extended range and weight savings by employing modern airframe design, anlaysis and manufacturing technologies. Examples include a broad range of composites, 5 axis monolithic machining and detailed FEM with PASA, CATIA v5 and FEMAP as core engineering tools.



Gulfstream Aerospace

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stress Analyst

  • Feb 2007 - Aug 2009

  Responsible for static, fatigue and finite element stress analysis on the Gulfstream G650 corporate jet with CATIA v5, LCA/ENOVIA and NASTRAN/PATRAN as core engineering tools. Involved with project from clean sheet conceptual design to first flight in 2-1/2 years. Responsible for static, fatigue and finite element stress analysis on the Gulfstream G650 corporate jet with CATIA v5, LCA/ENOVIA and NASTRAN/PATRAN as core engineering tools. Involved with project from clean sheet conceptual design to first flight in 2-1/2 years.



ITT Inc.

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stress Analyst/Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Mar 2006 - Dec 2006

  Responsible for design and analysis of missile deployment mechanism for LAU-145/A (JCM/JDRL) rail launcher from conceptual design to final stage modeling and detailing. Core engineering tools were Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 and ANSYS Workbench 10.0. Responsible for structural sizing of pneumatic drive linkage utilizing conventional kinematic analysis in conjunction with Pro/MECHANISM for numerous manufacturing trade studies with stringent weight and envelope constraints in place. Responsible for design and analysis of missile deployment mechanism for LAU-145/A (JCM/JDRL) rail launcher from conceptual design to final stage modeling and detailing. Core engineering tools were Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 and ANSYS Workbench 10.0. Responsible for structural sizing of pneumatic drive linkage utilizing conventional kinematic analysis in conjunction with Pro/MECHANISM for numerous manufacturing trade studies with stringent weight and envelope constraints in place.



Marotta Controls

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Mechanical Design Engineer/Project Engineer

  • Jul 2003 - Jan 2005

  Oversaw top-level integration of mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing and assembly efforts for prototype development of company's largest aerospace contract (M-PACT) utilizing Pro/ENGINEER 2001 and Ansys Multiphysics 8.0 as core design and analysis tools. Responsible for implementation of napkin sketch concept to acceptance testing and delivery of functional HPPAG (high pressure pure air generator) for F-18 E/F Super Hornet and AH-64 A/D Apache Helicopter. Key POC for numerous technical issues with strategic partner (Rix Industries, San Francisco, CA). Performed thermodynamic, static, fatigue, thermal, shock and vibration analyses using conventional hand calculations and Ansys V8.0 Multiphysics. Successfully demonstrated functioning prototype to end customer on time and within budget (1 yr, $1.2M). Show less



GE Aerospace (Formerly Smiths Aerospace Actuation Systems)

• Stress Analyst/Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Jan 2001 - Jun 2003

  Responsible for design and analysis of flight qualified linear and rotary electro-mechanical actuators from conceptual design to final delivery utilizing Pro/ENGINEER and Ansys Classic at advanced levels. Coordinated with electrical engineering department on power budget, motor design, PCB packaging, envelope constraints, weight, thermal, shock, vibration and fatigue. Sized and analyzed brushless DC motors, gear trains, shafts and bearings for static and dynamic loading using conventional freebody means, energy methods and specialty gear tooth analysis software (Fairfield and UTS). Employed formal DFM/A analysis to develop make-buy criteria for project critical budget and schedule control. Show less



Precision Dynamics, Inc.

• Mechanical Engineer, President and Owner

  • Jan 1993 - Dec 2000

  Responsible for complete range of supervisory and managerial duties for all full-time and part-time employees including schedule, budget, workload delegation, performance and salary review. Simultaneously oversaw all engineering and manufacturing methodologies for a broad range of markets including aerospace, industrial and traditional design and build machining efforts. Lead engineer on all projects involving design for automation through application of kinematics, strength of materials and drive line component selection. Formal point of contact for widely varying customer base for all in-house and outsourced efforts. Responsible for CNC programming via SmartCAM Freeform, Pro/ENGINEER, Pro/MANUFACTURE and hand-written FANUC and YASNAC NC machine programs. Strong familiarity with both conventional and indexable tool selection, feeds, speeds, tool path strategies and work holding methods for complex milling operations. Show less



Northrop Grumman

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• MRB Stress Analyst

  • Oct 1986 - Jun 1992

  Handled all phases of MRB efforts including static and fatigue stress analyses of primary airframe structure through finite element modeling, experimental strain gage data and classical hand calculations on aft fuselage and vertical tail redesign for assembly line, fleet and accident damaged aircraft. Handled all phases of MRB efforts including static and fatigue stress analyses of primary airframe structure through finite element modeling, experimental strain gage data and classical hand calculations on aft fuselage and vertical tail redesign for assembly line, fleet and accident damaged aircraft.