Michael Renda ***C Liver Pool Circle Manchester, NJ 08759
732-***-**** ******@****.***
Education: University of Maryland - College Park, MD
B.S. Aerospace Engineering
Experience: Sikorsky Aircraft – Stratford, CT
Ground Test Engineer, June 2011 – PresentGround Test Engineer CH-53K developed detailed test procedures used to validate the performance of installed aircraft systems and components.Main Rotor Head & Shaft, Main Rotor Push Rod, Tail Rotor Pitch Link.Develop Strain Gage Request (SGR), Experimental Test Procedure (ETP), Engineering Measurement Procedure (ETP).Reviewed Qualification Test Request Report (QTP) for out sourced testing.
MTG Services - Lakehurst, NJ
Systems Engineer, February 2007 - July 2009Selected as part of the team that developed technical manuals and illustrations for the US Navy. Programs included: EMALS, ABO, ARRHB, TPTI.Assisted in the development of aircraft support equipment programs compliant with CV22 and MV22 standards.Adhered to strict quality assurance processes and guidelines.Supported subcontractors on the delivery of products.Helped design and fit the T45 Dummy Nose Landing Gear for the U.S. Navy.
The Boeing Company - Philadelphia, PA
Stress Engineer, September 2002 - December 2005Worked on the data-side of the team that conducted flight test analysis on CH-47 Chinook Helicopters (both D and F versions). This additionally included the assessment of all vibration and stress level data.Optimized flight test airspeed data for the analysis of alternating stresses.Helped in the development of a fatigue spectrum that was based on flight configuration, mission profile and loadset.Collaborated with the Vehicle Management Systems department and coordinated revisions that initiated Engineering Change Orders in the production of drawings and drawing specifications. Performed stress-analysis of avionics shelving for equipment upgrades to ensure workability of design.
The Boeing Company - Everett, WA
Structural Designer, September 2001 - May 2002Edited 3D designs of the B777-300 aircraft (floor-beam structure) using the CATIA V4 application.Produced final prints of completed assemblies to be used in manufacturing. Additionally prepared a complete bill of materials for each submitted print.Electronically documented all of these processes per strict Boeing standards.
Skills: Highly computer-literate on the Windows platform. Experienced with the current
versions of; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, MathCAD and AutoCAD.
Interests: Passionately proficient in photography. Skilled in both outdoor and studio lighting.
Equipped with top-of-the-line Canon camera and lenses plus other professional gear.