Booster Ignition System:
While supporting various systems and projects on ULA's Propulsion Ground System Team, my primary responsibility was the Booster Ignition System (BIGN). This systems objective was to provide the necessary gaseous hydrogen and oxygen to the Blue Origin BE-4 Engines for ignition meeting the specified temperature, flow rate, pressure, and purity requirements at the ground, airborne, and BE-4 interface. CERT-1 shown in the image above is evidence that my 4,000hrs invested into this system design not only met expectations, but is exceeds expectations for future design on SLC-3 and VLP2.

Technical Skills Used:

Modeling: NX, Creo, Plant 3D

Analysis: Aft Arrow/Fathom, RefProp

Programming: Python, Matlab, VBA

Additional: TeamCenter, MS Office

Propulsion System Design Engineer:

While working as a Propulsion System Design Engineer on the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Second (ICPS) stage I design, made, and verified 6 major components on the helium fill and drain system. The need for this hardware originated from an old Delta supplier that no longer existed so I was responsible for taking the hardware from requirements/concept all the way through GD&T, manufacture, and installation.

In addition, I developed a Qualification Testing Requirement Summary (QTRS) document for major commodity valves and reviewed/oversaw the entirety of the propulsion schematic modifications for ICPS for all oxidizer, fuel, and pneumatics.

Technical Skills Used:

Modeling: NX, Creo

Programming: Python, Matlab

Additional: TeamCenter, MS Office

Vulcan CERT-2, Booster Ignition System: 10/04/2024 

Vulcan CERT-1, Booster Ignition System: 01/07/2024 

Vulcan CERT-1 Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR), Booster Ignition System: 12/01/2023

Vulcan CERT-1 Flight Readiness Firing (FRF), Booster Ignition System: 06/07/2023

On day of launch, tiger team is responsible for overseeing all aspects of owned system throughout the countdown from rocket power-on through end of mission. This ranges from approving "Go for launch", to system walkdowns, instantaneous data performance compared to expected nominal, and system understanding in the case of an anomaly which an unplanned, unforeseen alternate solution is needed to prevent launch scrub.

Delta IV NROL-70, Pneumatic: 04/09/2024

FINAL DELTA IV HEAVY, END OF AN ERA

Delta IV NROL-68, Cryogenics: 06/22/23

DELTA IV, NROL-91, Cryogenics: 09/24/22

On day of launch, tiger team is responsible for overseeing all aspects of owned system throughout the countdown from rocket power-on through end of mission. This ranges from approving "Go for launch", to system walkdowns, instantaneous data performance compared to expected nominal, and system understanding in the case of an anomaly which an unplanned, unforeseen alternate solution is needed to prevent launch scrub. 

Atlas V Kuiper 1, Pneumatics: 04/28/2025

Atlas V USSF-51, Pneumatics: 07/30/2024

Atlas V Starliner, Pneumatics: 06/05/2024

Atlas V, Protoflight, Cryogenics: 10/06/23

Atlas V, SilentBarker/NROL-107, Cryogenics: 09/10/23

On day of launch, tiger team is responsible for overseeing all aspects of owned system throughout the countdown from rocket power-on through end of mission. This ranges from approving "Go for launch", to system walkdowns, instantaneous data performance compared to expected nominal, and system understanding in the case of an anomaly which an unplanned, unforeseen alternate solution is needed to prevent launch scrub. 

With the completion of Vulcan CERT-1, not only are more launches on the rocket manifest, but future improvements are to be made on LC-41 and completely new development is to be made on VLP-2 and Launch Pad SLC-3. The new development will take into account lessons learned, site interface differences between the ground and airborne side, cost, schedule, and material (e.g. Monel metal shortage in the world resulting in system redesign).

System Engineer:

During my second rotation at Rolls-Royce while acting under System Engineering, I became a Design Integration expert while using Cameo SysML Model Based System Engineering (MBSE). I became highly proficient with the technical tool as I was entrusted to take MBSE structure further than ever in Model Based Design (MBD) history. I also developed a product transportation system with suppliers, customers, and internally; as well as an assembly sequence which was developed to support VR maintenance for the engine once in full production if the contract is received for Bell.

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Engineer:

During my first rotation at Rolls-Royce while acting under Engineering for Service, I investigated aftermarket savings for the Trent engine family - engines produce >70,000lbs of thrust per engine. The goal of the team was to identify potential oppertunities for cash savings or cost avoidance in either the maintenance, repair, and overhaul process of the aircraft engines. 

While acting in aftermarket savings I was able to complete 9 Request for Manual Revisions (RMRs). Each manual revision is projected to obtain $XXX,XXX worth of savings for Rolls-Royce. 

To obtain my Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, I developed a multi-platform database which automated 30% of the teams' jobs thus allowing them to spend more time improving the aftermarket savings.

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System Design Operational Support (SDOS) Engineer:

While performing Engine Health Monitoring, I was responsible for taking 20years worth of aircraft engine data (pressures, temperatures, velocities, flows, flight logs, etc) to predict future engine failures. 

Two solutions were implemented, one short-term and one long-term. The first utilized Excel VBA to compile billions of data points into one source, extrapolate the trends, highlighted the 100 highest risks to be manually observed that day.

The long-term solution started as an investigation to understand the accuracy of different ML methods depending on varying parameters. Once ML method selected, team utilized Python in a Jupyter Notebook to get an automated engine failure prediction within 95% accuracy for the first time in company history.

Role expanded as mentor went on medical leave. Not only responsible for developing new code, but troubleshooting thousands of lines of mentors code in VBA, Python and MS SQL.

Mechanical Designer: 

For my first oppertunity in the corporate world, I designed the Mechanical HVAC, plumbing, and electrical layout of newly designed and renovated corporate buildings varying from small local projects to massive $500,000,000 buildings with a $1,000,000 mechanical budget. 

Quickly became only intern entrusted to be independent consultant for external contractors/vendors and project lead overseeing internal engineers.

Additional Projects - select 'ADDITIONAL PROJECTS' image below for relevant qualifications and certifications/awards.