James Huntley
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Credentials
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Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
NCEESJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Divemaster
PADIJun, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Natilus
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineer
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May 2022 - Present
Engineer supporting the development of a blended-wing-body aircraft for use in the air freight industry. Engineer supporting the development of a blended-wing-body aircraft for use in the air freight industry.
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Applied Composites
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer II
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2022
Engineer on several composite manufacturing and testing projects - Orion Launch Abort System fairings, Orion heatshield 3DMAT, NASA X-59 QueSST Chines, commercial lunar lander propellant tank, satellite structures, launch vehicle components, and various composites R&D work Design/Analysis - Designed and analyzed metal-composite flywheel prototype, test fixtures, precision assembly fixtures, bonding fixtures, machining fixtures, large welded handling fixtures, VARTM tooling, layup tooling, and compression-molding tooling - Regular drawing generation and GD&T application, including frequent use of hand-calc and bolted-joint analysis for structural parts and assemblies, and occasional linear-static FEA Manufacturing - Planned, wrote, supervised, and executed on manufacturing work instructions for layup, machining, bonding, and assembly of composite hardware - Processes included hand layup, ply-cutting, filament winding, vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM), bonding, assembly, trimming/drilling, CNC machining, and additive manufacturing - Created comprehensive standard operating procedure for binder-jet metal 3D-printer Testing - Planned, designed, and executed static-load, cryogenic, and hydrostatic pressure proof tests for large composite articles - Generated test plans based on stated requirements and, when not stated, generated requirements from expected structural and environmental load conditions - Developed method of physically measuring the CG of large, complex-geometry assemblies Program Management - Managed technician and engineering teams, budgets, schedules, contracts, and customer interactions - Led effort from RFP, through production, and into delivery of flight hardware (including for manned spaceflight applications) for 7-figure value contracts
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UCLA ELFIN CubeSat
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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CNC Programmer / Machinist
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Apr 2016 - Jun 2017
Machined parts for developmental, engineering, and flight models of a 3U CubeSat using a 3-axis CNC along with manual machining equipment. Created manufacturing plans to streamline fabrication and ensure consistent quality of tight-tolerance parts. Provided manufacturability feedback on design to structures team based on capabilities, costs, and time. ELFIN is UCLA's first CubeSat program, with a science mission to explore electron precipitation in Earth's radiation belts. Machined parts for developmental, engineering, and flight models of a 3U CubeSat using a 3-axis CNC along with manual machining equipment. Created manufacturing plans to streamline fabrication and ensure consistent quality of tight-tolerance parts. Provided manufacturability feedback on design to structures team based on capabilities, costs, and time. ELFIN is UCLA's first CubeSat program, with a science mission to explore electron precipitation in Earth's radiation belts.
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UCLA Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
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Los Angeles, CA
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Undergraduate Researcher
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
Conducted research on the detection and characterization of submesoscale vortices in the Eastern North Pacific from Argo float observations. Developed an algorithm to comb Argo database and identify these subsurface eddies based on determined hydrographic criteria, applied to analyze their statistical properties and spatial distribution. Conducted research on the detection and characterization of submesoscale vortices in the Eastern North Pacific from Argo float observations. Developed an algorithm to comb Argo database and identify these subsurface eddies based on determined hydrographic criteria, applied to analyze their statistical properties and spatial distribution.
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San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
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San Diego, CA
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Lifeguard I
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Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
Prevented and responded to water-related and medical emergencies, enforced regulations, and addressed beachgoers’ concerns, both independently and by directing other team members. Prevented and responded to water-related and medical emergencies, enforced regulations, and addressed beachgoers’ concerns, both independently and by directing other team members.
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Ocean Enterprises
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Divemaster
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Taught and assisted in teaching various levels of SCUBA diving certifications and classes, including local diving tours. Taught and assisted in teaching various levels of SCUBA diving certifications and classes, including local diving tours.
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Education
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2013 - 2017
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace Engineering -
2009 - 2013
La Jolla High School
High School
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