Extremely talented, self motivated engineer with a solid knowledge of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Working knowledge of rocket systems, ranging from solid to liquid thrusters, experience in flight trajectory simulation programming, as well ability to analyze and process data rapidly. Possess drive and determination to meet and surpass goals, as well as think laterally to provide solutions, guidance, and external views to a team to resolve problems.
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering,
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, GPA: 3.0,Graduation Date: December 2008
Aero/Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion Test: Altitude Group), Jacob’s Technology-NASA WSTF
Jan 2009-Present
•Qualified as Large Altitude Simulation System Test Conductor, performing routine and upgrade maintenance on three module LOX Alcohol Chemical Steam Generator system and serving as Test Conductor directing test team in support of vacuum testing of rocket systems in altitude chambers.
•Write Test Preparation Sheets and Discrepancy Records for documentation of work/modifications to be performed and anomalies discovered during testing.
•Train as Small Altitude Simulation System Test Conductor, performing routine and upgrade maintenance on boiler supported ejector system, condensing ejector system, and vacuum pump system.
•Direct 5+ Mechanical Technicians in repair, upgrade, and operation of systems Small Altitude System and Large Altitude simulation System.
•Lead efforts in upgrade of existing vacuum pump hardware, including coordinating schedule for work and personnel, design of lifting equipment, procurement of materials, and documentation of work conducted as well as oversight of work.
•Conduct analysis of thrust stand flexure integrity under greater than designed thrust conditions and pulsed thrust conditions utilizing a 100lbf and 7lbf thruster; provide modifications and design report for thrust stand to allow for aforementioned firing profiles.
Aero/Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion Test), Jacob’s Technology-NASA WSTF, Las Cruces, NM
May 2008-Jan 2009
•Assist in testing of Multi Use Thruster by way of analysis of critical components of system as well as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Hazard Analysis of components in system.
•Assisted in compilation of pressure vessel analysis and certification package for MKV-MUT propellant feed test skids.
•Conduct thermal integrity analysis on Water Cooled Exhaust Diverting Turning Elbow for side fire MKV-MUT thruster test.
•Conduct transient heat transfer analysis of MMH and NTO conditioning heat exchanger.
•Conduct pressurization analysis on fuel and oxidizer vent and drain system.
•Analysis of thrust stand flexure integrity under greater than designed thrust conditions and pulsed thrust conditions utilizing a 100lbf and 7lbf thruster; provide modifications to thrust stand and design new thrust stand to allow for aforementioned firing profiles.
•Other analyses conducted including but not limited to heat transfer and thermal, fluid, structural, and FEA.
CAD Drafter, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
August 2007-Jan 2009
•Design CAD model of centrifugal particle separator to be used in CFD analysis for use in research by College of Agriculture using ProEngineer Wildfire 3.0 and 4.0.
Engineering Intern, Rocket Racing League, Las Cruces, NM
May 2006-July 2007
•Aided in development and testing of air-to-ground video and data telemetry system.
•Design CAD model of Mark I X-Racer/Velocity SE using SolidWorks and ProEngineer Wildfire.
•Assist in composite fabrication of mock nozzle, instrumentation mounting plate, amongst other parts.
•Construct X-Racer for use in X-Plane flight simulator, for augmented reality virtual track.
•Assist in maintenance and operation AirBook Flight Simulator and Trainer.
•Developed Flight Trajectory Simulation using AirBook and X-Plane Flight Simulator.
•Assist in miscellaneous office duties, including but not limited to LAN management, computer technician, Public Relations, X-Prize Cup 2007 (Operating Flight Simulator).
•Self motivated to work independently or in a team to meet goals.
•Willing to travel and relocate to foreign or domestic locations.
•Interest and experience in liquid and solid rocket motor design.
•Experience in hypergolic and non-hypergolic rocket systems.
•Trained in Oxygen Hazards and Dangers to Oxygen systems
•Some experience in Composite Aircraft Manufacturing process and Design.
•Experience in solid propellant processing and solid rocket m...
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