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• Extensive knowledge of laser, optical and vacuum system construction, set up, testing and data analysis.
Looking to contribute in an R&D lab environment. I enjoy being challenged to utilize my creative and very strong problem solving abilities. I have a proven track record. I love to align and set up breadboard demonstration layouts of optical projects.
Research Assistant
About Me
Industry: |
Research |
|---|---|
Occupation: |
Research Assistant |
Highlights: |
NASA service Medal for participation in the repair of the Hubble Space Telescope. NOVA award in July 1998 for my contributions which I made to the Micro-Arc-second Metrology (MAM/SIM) Testbed. NASA group achievement award, April 14 1998 for contributions to the Cassini Program. Commendation by The Aerospace Corporation for Technical Contributions in the resolution of the potentially explosive hydrogen problem pertaining to the STS Launch Complex Six located at Vandenberg Air Force Base. |
Ideal Companies: |
The Aerospace Corporation, The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, General Atomics, Ball Aerospace & Technology, Northrop Grumman |
Education level: |
Bachelor |
Will Relocate: |
Yes |
Location: |
La Crescenta, CA |
Work Experiences
9/2005 - 10/2008
Raytheon SAS Corporation
Individual Contributor
- Participated on the ABL TILL weapons program. Lab Manager for the HEL R&D Labs.
Established a method to measure internal reflectivity of ceramic optical cavities & wrote test procedure.
Developed methods for performing metrology measurements on optical components and electronic equipment which included the calibration of nanovolt, nanoamp and other specialized test equipment.
Documented and wrote procedures for the above listed tasks.
2/1991 - 9/2008
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Individual Contributor
- • Led the installation, assembly, verification and operation of an 8’ X 40’ vacuum chamber to be used on the SIM project at Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Responsible installation, setup and operation of several vacuum systems.
• Led efforts in controlling contamination issues through material selection and proper bakeout prior to assembly of hardware or placement into the vacuum chamber.
• Saved JPL over $7 Million through identification and reclamation of equipment loaned to a partner company subsequent to the end of the partners’ contract.
• Performed complicated optical alignment on projects.
• Contributed extensive experience on Free Space Optical Communication and related projects.
• Extremely proficient in handling of delicate optical & critical space flight hardware.
• Assisted on projects using telescopes and adaptive optics.
• Wrote operating procedures for several vacuum systems which were configured for different applications.
Education
1996
Bachelor Degree
University of La Verne
- Laser Electro-Optics
1977
Associate Degree
Texas State Technical Insitute
- Laser Electro-Optics & Electronics
