Occupation:Aerospace Engineer |
Location:Chattanooga, TN |
Education Level:Bachelor |
Will Relocate:YES |
Description
Degreed mechanical engineer (BSME) with a high proficiency with computer software common to engineering, an understanding of cost and scheduling constraints present in fast track projects and a proactive, hands-on attitude in the approach to problem-solving. * Senior Mechanical Engineer with a wide-ranging skill set encompassing multiple engineering disciplines, CAD systems, and computer simulation codes * Extensive Finite Element Analysis experience * Expert skills utilizing HyperMesh, Optistruct, Patran/Nastran, Ansys, Femap, and Abaqus * Expert in stress and fatigue analysis of highly loaded structural members * 3D Solid Modeling Experience 22 Years * Aerospace and DOD experience * Management experience * Expert in the latest Quality Control methodologies * Project Engineering experience * Expert skills in Optimization * Owner of Moss Engineering Inc. * GLG Consultant for Investment Firms investing in FEM technology

Work Experience

Education
SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
---|---|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | Mechanical Engineering | 1997 | Bachelor Degree |

Accomplishments
Highlights:
Orion Spacecraft, worlds fastest human rated spacecraft, capable of trip to Mars. Straddle Lift Aircraft worlds largest aircraft with 387 ft. wingspan. Structural analysis on Joint Strike Fighter (F35) , first successfully vertical take off fighter aircraft. While at Westinghouse, I successively submitted nonlinear stress analysis on a nuclear power plant to Nuclear Regulatory Commission which was approved.Companies I like:
NASA, Spaceship Company, Serria Nevada , Boeing, Lockheed Martin

Job Skills
Femap | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nastran | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Structural Optimization | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Finite Element Analysis | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Composite Analysis | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |

Keywords
- Finite Element Analysis
- Fabrication
- MATHCAD
- Nastran
- ANSYS
- Documentation
- Product Development
- Aerospace
- Electronics
- Layout
- Python
- structural optimization
- probability & statistics
- metal
- fatigue
- linear programming
- nonlinear programming
- genetic algorithms
- neural networks
- linear algebra
- numerical calculation
- design and analysis of computer experiments
- design of experiments (DOE)
- multivariate analysis (linear model).fea
- mechanical engineer
- heat exchanger
- standards
- operation
- design
- material properties
- material science
- design of high pressure vessel
- bolted joint
- flange design
- rotating equipment design
- machine design
- structural vibration
- structural heat transfer
- ls-dyna3d
- ls-ingrid
- ls-taurus
- abaqus
- i-deas
- fea
- algor
- patran
- pro/mechanica
- hypermesh
- femap
- finite element
- marc finite
- flotherm
- elfini
- stress analysis
- thermal analysis
- mechanical design engineer
- design engineer
- development engineer
- electro-mechanical engineer
- electro mechanical engineer
- mechanical engineering
- mechanical designer
- mechanical design
- bsme
- stress engineer
- bscheme FAR 23
- FAR 25
- vortex lattice methods
- NASA
- wind tunnel
- AFGROW
- mechanical and structural design
- elasticity
- material strength analysis
- linear and nonlinear finite element analysis
- orthotropic and anisotropic material analysis basic and advanced dynamic analysis
- multi-body dynamics
- fatigue analysis
- composite analysis and design
- welding technology
- principles of structure design
- structural analysis
- root cause failure analysis
- root cause
- reliability
- repair
- procedure
- fea code
- static
- vibration
- heat transfer
- nonlinear
- plasticity
- contact
- buckling
- analysis
- fracture mechanics
- weld
- welded joints
- Siemens NX

Responsibilities
