Experience

Raytheon

• Tucson, AZ

• System Engineer

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Jonathan has: 1) Performed testing and evaluation of flight level hardware, at the highest quality level, for customer contract procurement. 2) Successfully led a team in the generation of subsystem design drawings while dealing with multiple changes in deadline and scope. 3) Designed a complete subsystem for a shoulder mounted anti-tank weapon system. 4) Active security clearance. 5) Trained with experienced in/as: a) Rapid prototyping. b) Creo 3D CAD for parametric solid modeling creation and navigation, 3D direct modeling, and 2D orthographic creation and viewing. c) Classified network qualified user, administrator, and derivative classifier. Jonathan has received: 1) Certification as a Raytheon Six Sigma specialist. 2) Broad training in multiple disciplines: a) Recognizing, marking and protecting export controlled technical information. b) Systems engineering with computer models for form, fit, and function. c) Intellectual property assessment and compliance. d) Geometric design and tolerancing. e) Low explosive management. f) International hand-carry of export controlled hardware. g) Beryllium material handling and manufacturing. h) Import and export of unclassified material hardware under ITAR. Other including: Process safety management, Root cause corrective action, foreign object elimination (awareness, planning, training), hardware electrostatic discharge, hazardous waste, and electrical connection verification. Jonathan has performed the above duties in relation to the following projects: - COYOTE and LOCUST Drones - Paveway GBU Series - RAM/SeaRAM - C-RAM (LPWS) - SM-3 (RIM-161) Block IB and Block IIA - SM-6 (RIM-174 ERAM) Block IA - ESSM (RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile) Block II - FGM-148 Javelin Revision G - AIM-120 AMRAAM Lot 30 - GBU-53/B SDB-II - Pike - Other



M-Fly

• Ann Arbor, MI

• Research and Development Team Lead

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Lead team of five students researching and developing electrical propulsion and control systems to meet SAE aircraft design team competition requirements • Perform finite element analysis and root cause analysis of landing gear structure to minimize weight and potential failures • Explore potential electrical interference issues in circuitry design and component arrangement under guidance from faculty and industry advisors • Develop and manufacture custom thrust stand for optimum motor selection and dynamic thrust curve generation • Test and analyze multiple propellers in wind tunnel for dynamic thrust curve calculation and selection for highest payload • Manage research and development team resources with targeted goal of lowest cost optimal performance • Present research and development section of preliminary design review to industry advisory panel



Detroit Aircraft Corporation

• Detroit, MI

• Systems and Structures Engineering Intern

  • May 2014 - Sep 2014

  • Co-engineered patentable military-grade UAV prototype with focus on control systems • Designed and fabricated combined ground station and charging unit for the Lockheed Martin Indago UAV • Supported development of ground station/autopilot software interface for DJI and APM for multi-UAV use • Redesigned and remodeled production vehicle charger components in SOLIDWORKS • Modified military-grade UAV to civilian-grade using 3D printed parts compliant with ITAR regulations • Collaborated with external suppliers to source and evaluate cost effective components • Performed market analyses to identify potential business opportunities within Michigan



Michigan Autonomous Aerial Vehicles Team, University of Michigan

• Ann Arbor, MI

• Software Engineer

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Developed scan matching algorithm in C++ for 3D navigation of a robotic quadrotor helicopter landing subsystem for the International Aerial Robotics Competition national championship team • Performed initial feasibility study of cameras for experimental USB flash drive detector mounted on vehicle • Developed scan matching algorithm in C++ for 3D navigation of a robotic quadrotor helicopter landing subsystem for the International Aerial Robotics Competition national championship team • Performed initial feasibility study of cameras for experimental USB flash drive detector mounted on vehicle



Automotive Technology Workshop, College of Marin

• Kentfield, CA

• Automotive Technician

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Diagnosed and performed hands-on maintenance on cars, trucks and utility vehicles • Acquired knowledge and hands-on training on engine and electrical systems performance and testing • Diagnosed and performed hands-on maintenance on cars, trucks and utility vehicles • Acquired knowledge and hands-on training on engine and electrical systems performance and testing



United States Air Force

• Ann Arbor, MI

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Heat treated and examined titanium alloy compounds for aircraft tensile strength research study • Created mathematical model indicating correlation between material cooling rate and titanium alloy compound strength • Wrote draft laboratory report summarizing results for research project • Presented formal report on project research internship at undergraduate research symposium to faculty and peers • Heat treated and examined titanium alloy compounds for aircraft tensile strength research study • Created mathematical model indicating correlation between material cooling rate and titanium alloy compound strength • Wrote draft laboratory report summarizing results for research project • Presented formal report on project research internship at undergraduate research symposium to faculty and peers



City Of Novato

• Novato, CA

• Associate Engineer

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Assisted civil engineers with projects through research and field work • Worked with public to answer questions related to building projects • Assisted civil engineers with projects through research and field work • Worked with public to answer questions related to building projects