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Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Albuquerque -March 2020 - Present: R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer NW Safety Mechanisms • Provided design agency engineering support for production of Weapon Safety Mechanisms. • Awarded Spot Award for solving spring manufacturing flaw issue. -June 2018 – March 2020: R&D, S&E, ME; FE-2, Booster System 1st and 2nd Stage Lead ME • Served as engineering, testing, and manufacturing support for the Booster TVC (Thrust Vector Control), CGS (Cold Gas System), and Grid Fin Assembly. • Team Awarded Department of Energy Secretary’s Achievement Award for a successful flight test that was on time and under budget. -March 2016 – June 2018: R&D S&E ME NW Safety Mechanisms • Provided engineering and testing support for final development and group builds. • Team Awarded National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Award of Achievement for designing and qualifying the mechanisms for production. -March 2014 – Feb. 2016: Mechanical System Design & CAD Leader for Common AFA • Led team of 5 to successful mechanical development tests, and final system design. • Awarded Incentive for Success Award for exceptional leadership of the AFA CAD team, and providing system engineering support and communication to AFA component teams. • Awarded Spot Award for delivering development test definition and designs on time and under budget. -Nov. 2012 – Feb. 2016: Introduction to CAD work and Drawing Specifications, and Commercial Part Use in Weapons Work Instructor • Developed course material and taught two Design Methods Training Classes to incoming mechanical CAD designers. • Twice Nominated for Employee Recognition Awards for providing excellent education for incoming employees. • Awarded Incentive for Success Award for exceptional mentoring of new hires. -Sep. 2010 – Feb. 2014: Mechanical System Design & CAD Team Leader for Explosive Components & Power Sources. • Managed the work of 3 to 8 CAD designers, and successfully mentored new hires & interns. • Awarded Incentive for Success Award for the development and delivery of introductory training for new hires.

Aerospace Engineer, Paragon Space Development, Arizona (2010) • Key contributor of the Environmental Control Life Support Systems (ECLSS) working with NASA.

Aerospace Design Engineer, Purolator Facet - Aerospace Division, North Carolina (2008 - 2009) • Designed, built prototypes of, and performed computer analysis using FEA (Finite Element Analysis), CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) on filtration units for aerospace. • Designed product for a wide range of customers, including: Boeing - Hydraulic return filter-737NG, NorthStar Aerospace - Transmission dual stage relief/regulator valve for Apache Helicopter, and Ericson Aircrane - fuel filter assembly, Rolls-Royce – Hydraulic return filter assembly.