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Lead manufacturing engineering to transition UAV/USV designs to production: create assembly work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and test methods; optimize processes, layout, MRP and production planning; analyze costs and quality; train technicians; coordinate maintenance; ensure regulatory compliance and support cross-functional teams.

Manage subcontract procurement lifecycle for DoD programs: draft and negotiate NDAs/teaming agreements, create RFPs, evaluate proposals, conduct price and cost analyses, administer subcontracts (FFP/cost-type), ensure FAR/DFARS/ITAR compliance, interface with legal, finance, programs, and supplier base, and support closeout and risk mitigation.

Lead design and development of mechanical systems for military weapons platforms, manage mass properties, prototyping, tooling, integration, testing and flight operations, apply DFx and CAE/CAM, produce technical documentation, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with standards.

Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for IRAD/CRAD and development programs, synchronize cross-functional inputs, perform critical path and risk analysis, present status to leadership, support resource loading, align schedules with funding, and drive corrective actions to meet DBTE lifecycle milestones.

Lead and execute UAS flight test programs from planning through data analysis and reporting. Provide project leadership, safety and technical reviews, interface with contractors and test organizations, and recommend solutions to ensure timely, disciplined flight test execution.

Lead stress analyses for metallic and composite aircraft structures to demonstrate compliance with FAA Part 23/25. Perform loads development, hand calculations, FEM modeling, fatigue & damage tolerance assessments, produce formal structural substantiation and F&DT reports, develop macros, interface with design engineers, and support certification documentation and testing.

Lead a portfolio of DoD technical development and production programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution, financial performance, staffing, and customer satisfaction. Mentor program management teams, conduct monthly program reviews, support capture and proposal efforts, maintain QMS and government compliance, and drive portfolio growth aligned with corporate goals.

Provide administrative support to a contracts manufacturing program: schedule and coordinate meetings, manage calendars, prepare reports and presentations, maintain SharePoint and Teams, coordinate travel via Concur, track expenses and credit card program, take minutes, organize files per PMO standards, liaise with stakeholders, and support program events and process improvements.

Lead engineering project execution for an Unmanned Aerial System program, develop and manage project plans, align cross-discipline teams, chair design reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR/FDR), approve engineering changes, and drive root-cause corrective actions. Provide technical authority, status briefings, and support integrated scheduling and verification activities across the product lifecycle.

Design and optimize aircraft structural and system modifications using CATIA V5. Lead and mentor designers, perform preliminary sizing, load-path development, structural calculations, composite design, testing verification, documentation, and cross-functional integration with stress analysts and manufacturing.