Current work · October 2023–present
Sandia National Laboratories
R&D Systems Engineer - Flight Test Team
Livermore, California
At Sandia, I develop mechanical and electromechanical hardware for the Flight Test Team, working with designers, fabricators, technicians, and electrical specialists from design through physical testing. My work includes fixture design, instrumentation, test development, and assembly leadership.
- Designed and load-tested a below-the-hook strongback lifting device to withstand a 3,500-lb load. Analyzed load paths and pin shear, led drawing creation, made all GD&T decisions, and performed tolerance stack-ups.
- Redesigned a welded vertical pedestal fixture as a machined main body, balancing stiffness, mass, height, and access. The completed fixture passed dynamic load testing and made test-article installation easier.
- Led separation shock test development from test design through execution and stakeholder acceptance. For separation shock testing, selected accelerometers and pressure sensors, configured and operated DAQ, and developed assembly/test processes with the team.
Public launch context: Vandenberg test launch coverage
Noozhawk · October 9, 2026. News coverage of the public event.
Representative launch photograph · June 2024
