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Fernando Santos

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Fernando Santos, a seasoned aerospace engineer with 26 years of experience, holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida, and has worked at NASA, US Navy, and Lockheed Martin.
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Orlando, Florida, United States, US
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  • Aerospace
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Systems Engineering
  • Space Systems
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Fernando Santos is a seasoned aerospace professional with extensive experience in project management, systems engineering, and propulsion systems. He has held senior roles at NASA, the US Navy, and Lockheed Martin, where he has managed complex projects, developed and implemented engineering solutions, and led cross-functional teams. Fernando holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Science in Human Engineering and Ergonomics from the same institution.

Experience

  • NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    • United States
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technical Manager
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      NASA Advanced Project Office:Project Formulation Manager

    • Senior Project Manager
      • Jan 2020 - Present

      NASA Range and Mission Management OfficeCygnus Project Manager NG-13, NG-14, NG-15, NG-16, NG-17, NG-18, NG-19Antares Deputy Project Manager NG-16, NG-17, NG-18PRECISE: Suborbital Mission Project ManagerHOTSHOT: Suborbital Mission Project ManagerBOLT II: Suborbital Mission Project ManagerSubTEC-9: Suborbital Mission Project Manager

  • US Navy
    • Orlando, FL
    • Commander / Engineering Duty Officer
      • Nov 1997 - Present
      • Orlando, FL

      US Navy Reserve OfficerCurrent Unit Member: NAVSEA Platform Engineering, Washington DCPrevious Program Manager: NAVWAR (formerly: SPAWAR) 506 Norfolk VAPrevious Commanding Officer SurgeMain Little Rock, ARPrevious Commanding Officer SurgeMain San Antonio, TXPrevious Admin and Training Officer NAVSEA Orlando, FLPrevious Asst Training Officer SUPSHIP Pascagoula, MS 608, Orlando, FL

  • University of Central Florida
    • Orlando, Florida, United States
    • Adjunct Instructor / Graduate Teaching Associate
      • Aug 2021 - Present
      • Orlando, Florida, United States

      Instructor of Record: STA 3032, Probability and Statistics for Engineers

  • NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    • Kennedy Space Center, Florida
    • Aerospace Engineer / Engineering Project Manager
      • 2000 - 2018
      • Kennedy Space Center, Florida

      Flight Crew SystemsEngineering Project Manager: SLS Vehicle Stabilizer & Vehicle Support PostsEngineering Project Manager: SLS Vehicle Stabilizer & Vehicle Support PostsOrbiter/Airframe Structures EngineerNon-Destructive Engineering

  • United Space Alliance
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Flight Crew Systems Engineer
      • 1998 - 2000

      Prepared Astronaut Flight Crew Equipment for Manned Space Flight missions.

    • Propulsion Engineer (OMS/RCS)
      • 1997 - 1998

      Tested and Serviced on orbit hypergolic propulsion systems for the Space Shuttle Orbiters

  • Lockheed Martin
    • Orlando, Florida Area
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
      • 1993 - 1997
      • Orlando, Florida Area

Education

  • 2019 - 2025
    University of Central Florida
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Industrial Engineering
  • 2006 - 2008
    Nashotah House
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Ministry
  • 1999 - 2002
    University of Central Florida
    Master of Science (M.S.), Human Engineering and Ergonomics
  • 1995 - 1997
    Florida Institute of Technology
    Master of Science (M.S.), Space Systems
  • 1995 - 1997
    University of Central Florida
    Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • 1987 - 1992
    University of Central Florida
    Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
  • 1987 - 1991
    University of Central Florida
    Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies: Business Administration Focus

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