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Engineer Mechanical

Location:
Tucson, AZ, 85701
Posted:
March 13, 2013

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Resume:

Resume of

Patrick R. Craine

**** *. **** ****** **.

Apt 8202

Tucson, AZ 85745

520-***-**** e-mail: ********@*****.***

Background

Technical Expertise:

BS Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Design CAD (Pro/E, Solidworks, Unigraphics NX)

Composite Fabrication Materials Selection

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ANSI Y14.5)

Secret Security Clearance

Airborne Systems Guided Missiles

Gun Projectiles Nuclear Power Generation

Complex Work Coordination Six Sigma

Earned Value Management (EVMS)

Instrument Rated Pilot Unmanned Aircraft

Flight Planning Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)

Professional Career: 11 years Raytheon Missile Systems, Nuclear Management Co., US Navy TechREP

Significant Programs: Surface Navy Air Defense, Phalanx, SM-2, SM-3, SM-6, Rolling Airframe Missile

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science (Aerospace Engineering) May 2001 The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Relevant Course work: Aircraft Performance, Fluid Dynamics, Stability and Control, Engineering Materials

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certifications:

Private Pilot Certificate, Airplane SEL, Instrument Rating, High-Performance/Complex Aircraft Endorsement 350hrs PIC

Raytheon Learning Institute:

Advanced Pro/E

ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Six Sigma Greenbelt Training

Machine Shop Fabrication

Tactical Missile Aerodynamics

Work Experience

STEM Laboratory, Inc. – Tucson, Arizona

Flight Test Engineer (March 2012 - present)

• Successfully planned and piloted sky brightness measurement flights

• Developed manual for STEM flight operations

• Integrated autopilot into air and ground based STEM vehicles

• Federal Aviation Regulations compliance

Mountain State Information Systems – Tucson, Arizona

Project Engineer (April 2008 - March 2012)

• Managed Technical Instructions (TIs) for SM-2, SM-6

• White Sands Missile Range – missile encan oversight

• Interfaced with prime contractor for development of advanced, multi-band data link

• Oversaw Digital Signal Processor (DSP) upgrade (DO-160, DO-178 testing)

• Monitored EVMS earned value system and scheduling

• Developed plan for Self Defense Test Ship integration and range testing

Nuclear Management Company – Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Welch, Minnesota

Systems Engineer (November 2006 - April 2008)

• Performed Systems Engineering for cooling water flow to numerous plant systems including reactor heat

exchangers

• Complex work coordinator for major overhaul work including round-the-clock coordination of multiple teams for

high risk, time critical equipment replacement

• Coordinated testing/servicing of large diesel generators, safety critical pumps, and related systems

Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona

Mechanical Engineer (July 2001 - November 2006)

• Pro/E modeling for Standard Missile Blk IVA guidance section

• Harness modeling for Active Guidance System (AGS) guided projectile

• RAM Launcher Production/Test facility change paperwork and design updates

• Interfaced with international work-share partner EADS

• Production Floor Support and Troubleshooting

• Materials selection and compatibility testing (MIL-S-901)

Professional Organizations

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) (2000 - present)

• Judge and pilot for Cessna/ONR, later Cessna/Raytheon, Design Build Fly Competition; 2005 -present

• Tucson Section Treasurer, 2005 - 2006

Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) (1995 - present)

• Highly experienced model builder, radio controlled airplane pilot with extensive design and test flight experience

Society of Flight Test Engineers (2011 - present)

Association for Unmanned Vehicles International (2012 - present)

Experimental Aircraft Association (2002 - present)

Published Papers

1. Craine, P.R., Mission Driven LRPV Design, in preparation (2013).

2. Craine, E.R., Craine, B.L., Craine, P.R., and Craine, E.M. “The Light at Night Mapping Project: LAN MAP 1, The

Tucson Basin”, Proc. SAS 31st Ann. Conf., eds: B.D. Warner, R.K. Bucheim, J.D. Foote, and D. Mais, pp.139-146

(2012).

3. Craine, P.R. and Craine, E.R., “Airborne Light at Night (LAN) Photometry Protocols” [STEM Laboratory: Tucson, AZ],

pp 1-10, STEM TechRep-11-1203 (2011).

4. Craine, P.R. and Craine, E.R., “Design Issues for an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)/Light at Night (LAN) Photometry

Platform” [STEM Laboratory: Tucson, AZ], pp 1-15, WRC TechRep-10-0610-01 (2010).

5. Craine, E.R., Craine, B.L. and Craine, P.R., “Flight Simulator Tools for Characterizing Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on

Pilot Performance” [WRC: Tucson, AZ], pp 1-8, WRC TechRep-10-0901 (2010).

6. Craine, E.R., Crawford, D.L. and Craine, P.R., “The GNAT Automatic Imaging Telescope for CCD Photometry”, in CCD

Precision Photometry Workshop, ASP Conference Series, vol. 189, pp 83-94 (1999).

7. Craine, P.R., “GNAT Engineering Issues: Thermal Stability of a Prototype Imaging Photometer”, in CCD Precision

Photometry Workshop, ASP Conference Series, vol. 189, pp 133-142 (1999).

8. Craine, E.R., Crawford, D.L., and Craine, P.R., “Engineering a Global Network of Astronomical Telescopes” in

Observatory Operations to Optimize Scientific Return, P.J. Quinn, Ed., Proc. of SPIE, vol 3349, pp 335-342 (1998).

9. Culver, R.B. and Craine, P.R., “The Speed of Comet Hyakutake”, I.A.P.P.P Communications, No. 68, pp 49-58 (1997).

10. Craine, P.R., “Vacuum Pumping Protocol for TK512 Charge Coupled Device” GNAT Technical Reports, TR96-1101,

Global Network of Astronomical Telescopes, Tucson, AZ (1996).



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