Spacecraft Sub-Systems Project Engineer

• Apr 2022 - Present

Owner/Operator

• Apr 2000 - Present

Owner/Operator of a two acre, 600 vehicle automobile recycling facility. Coordinated purchase of salvage automobiles for the retail sale of used parts and vehicles. Maintained computerized inventory system for online internet and over-the-counter retail sales. Interacted with automotive repair facilities and individual retail customers. Scheduled employees and supervised dismantling and recycling operations. Maintained environmental testing and motor vehicle records. Responsible for payroll and company tax operations. Show less

Senior Engineer

• Oct 1996 - Jul 1997

Senior Engineer with the Predictive Maintenance Center at Kirtland Air Force Base. Provided on-site technical support for USAF helicopter and C-130 vibrational analysis predictive maintenance programs. Designed and analyzed flight hardware used in on-board vibration monitoring. Senior Engineer with the Predictive Maintenance Center at Kirtland Air Force Base. Provided on-site technical support for USAF helicopter and C-130 vibrational analysis predictive maintenance programs. Designed and analyzed flight hardware used in on-board vibration monitoring.

Lead Mechanical Engineer

• Feb 1987 - Oct 1992

Lead Mechanical/Structural Engineer with the Quick Response Design Team. Supervised three other group members providing real-time design, repair, and fabrication support during Space Shuttle processing and launch operations. Primary liaison between field support shops and Ground Support Engineering Group. Senior Engineer with the Ground Systems Design Group. Design and support of mechanical and structural ground support and lifting equipment used in processing, handling, and launching the Space Shuttle. Coordinated with NASA and various contractors to assure timely project completions. Presented design reviews, performed cost and producibilty studies, and coordinated equipment fabrication and assembly. Show less

Design Engineer

• Dec 1984 - Feb 1987

Design Engineer with the Mechanical Ground Support Engineering Design Group. Design and support of mechanical handling equipment used in the Trident II missile program. Engaged in all phases of the design process from inception to final fabrication including preliminary layout, stress analysis, design presentation, cost estimation, and vendor coordination. Design Engineer with the Mechanical Ground Support Engineering Design Group. Design and support of mechanical handling equipment used in the Trident II missile program. Engaged in all phases of the design process from inception to final fabrication including preliminary layout, stress analysis, design presentation, cost estimation, and vendor coordination.

Mechanical Engineer

• Jun 1983 - Dec 1984

Mechanical Engineer with the Production Engineering Department. Design and support of critical lifting equipment used in the overhaul and refueling of nuclear submarines. Provided engineering support to the various shops and vendors responsible for equipment repair and fabrication. Initiated and prepared technical work documents. Mechanical Engineer with the Production Engineering Department. Design and support of critical lifting equipment used in the overhaul and refueling of nuclear submarines. Provided engineering support to the various shops and vendors responsible for equipment repair and fabrication. Initiated and prepared technical work documents.