EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCES INC - INSTANTEYE ROBOTICS – Andover, MA 2013 – 2022
Lead Mechanical Engineer – Project Engineer, 2021 – 2022;
Senior Research Engineer, 2019 – 2021
• Coordinated amongst aircraft system leads in Software, Electronics, Controls and Manufacturing to adapt requirements to development plan and production transition
• Managed mechanical development team of 4 to ensure project milestone completion
• Mentored junior Mechanical Engineers and directed skill development projects
• Advised and audited production staff in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 QMS
• Designed sub-250 g UAS with full-time EO/IR gimbal and secure AES-256 encryption
• Developed 3-Axis gimbal for long-range target recognition with 120 urad resolution
• Produced Enhanced Payload Delivery Mechanism (EPDM) with optical position hold to support centimeter precision placement of up to 3lb. packages from Mk3 GEN4-D UAS
Research Engineer, 2017 – 2019
• Rapidly enhanced Mk2 GEN4 airframe to fully digital video pipeline in Mk3 GEN4-D
Senior Mechanical Engineer, 2015 – 2017
• Independently designed, analyzed, and implemented mechanical solutions for new aircraft, sub-systems, ground control stations, and manufacturing support
• Maintained equipment and material in 3D printing and machine shops
• Produced, reviewed, and signed off ECOs in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 QMS
• Led InstantEye Mk3 GEN5 Nano UAS mechanical development
Mechanical Engineer, 2013 – 2015
• Designed >100 custom parts and assemblies for UAS system production builds
• Fabricated and validated prototype components
• Implemented and transitioned designs to production w/ manufacturing documentation
• Developed jigs and fixtures to improve production speed and reduce errors
• Conceptualized specifications for future IER systems, payloads, and packaging
• Brought MK2 GEN3 UAS system to production, supported production and delivery of >2000 kits to the United States Government under multiple Program of Record lines
THAYER SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING – Hanover, NH Summer 2012
Teaching Assistant – Mechanics of Solid Materials *citation for exemplary performance
• Designed, planned, and directed student laboratory work focused on material properties and structural design
• Graded homework and laboratory reports; created solution manuals
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE MACHINE SHOP - Hanover, NH Summer 2011
Research Machinist
• Manufactured test samples, parts, and lab materials to support researchers
• Assisted up to 80 students and researchers with the design and fabrication of projects using machine shop facilities and rapid prototyping workshop
EDUCATION
Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth
B.E., Mechanical Engineering 2011 – 2012
Dartmouth College
B.A., Engineering 2007 – 2011
Montclair High School
2003 – 2007
CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS
SolidWorks CSWP Certification
Solidworks EPDM Administrator
Thermal Simulations in Solidworks and COMSOL
SolidWorks Flow CFD
Handing on CNC Machine Shop Prototyping
FEA and Failure Analysis
MathWorks MATLAB
PLC Programming
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
ACCOLADES
Physical Sciences Inc. Annual Technical Achievement Award Recognizing Premier Performance Across the Company
2016 – Mk2 GEN4 Aircraft
2021 – EPDM Dropper Payload