Engineer Manager
Resume:
DAVID W. WALSH
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Moorpark, CA 93021
*********@*********.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Aerospace Professional experienced in Stress analysis, System
Engineering, Mechanical design, hardware development, fabrication,
test and certification. Excellent with PATRAN/NASTRAN, AFGROW and
ancillary computer design/analysis tools.
EM SYSTEMS LLC, Moorpark CA 10/2009-
Present
FAA Structural Designated Engineering Representative (DER)-Provide
Structural Analyses and data approval in support of Supplemental Type
Certificate applications. Provide consulting services to aircraft
modification centers and manufacturers involved in aircraft related product
development (e.g. galleys, seats, nacelles, antennas). Activities include:
Rapid prototyping, hardware qualification, mechanical design, Structural
Substantiation reports, hardware testing, dynamic evaluations, damage
tolerance assessments, and certification test plans. Accomplishments:
Supported multiple STC/Form 337 projects (17) for aircraft modification
centers (domestic/international) and hardware suppliers; supported new
product development for large aircraft development programs.
ASSOCIATED AIR CENTER, Dallas Texas 6/2008-
9/2009
Manager Stress Engineering and Structural Testing, Chief Structural
Engineer (DAS AR) responsible for 40+ engineers ($12M budget) engaged in
structural analysis of large transport (BBJs, B757, A-319s) aircraft
interior completions. Oversaw eight large completion projects ($25M ea)
and FAA Repair Center. Provided guidance to the organization in structural
engineering and FAA certification processes to assure cost effective,
structurally adequate and timely designs. Accomplishments: built-up stress
engineering organization to present staff levels; ten (10) Form 337 repair
projects FAA certified; 6 completions certified in 2009; completed all
relevant Stress and DT reports.
DECRANE AEROSPACE, Hollingsead International, Ventura California
2007-2008
Certification Mgr/Structural Analyst responsible for structural analysis of
aircraft modifications (primary/secondary structure), damage tolerance
assessments, Structural substantiation reports. Oversee STC process,
prepare Certification Plans, coordinate FAA submittals, interaction and
reviews. Engineering Tools include CATIA V R17, PATRAN/NASTRAN 2007,
AFGROW. Accomplishments include design/certification of communication
system upgrades on B747, B757 aircraft; oversight of aux. fuel tank
installation on BBJ3 (PATS).
PEMCO Engineers/Global Aerospace Technologies, Chatsworth, CA
2006-2007
Director, Engineering-responsible for seven (7+) engineers engaged in
design, structural analysis (classical/FEA) and FAA certification of
Aircraft Cargo Handling Systems. Duties include: Customer Interface,
requirements development, Structural Analysis and FAA interface. Tools
include Mechanical Desktop (AutoCad), Solidworks and Pro-
Engineer/Mechanica. Accomplishments include successful certification of
the following systems: DC9-33; B737-300; B757-200; completed all relevant
stress analysis reports.
MEGGITT SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC., Simi Valley, CA
2002-2006
Senior Project Engineer responsible for design and qualification of
aircraft mechanisms and microcontroller-based aircraft safety systems.
Duties included: Architecture development, System Engineering, DO-178B
Level B Software design, Mechanical Design, Stress Analysis, Electronic
Packaging, Environmental Qualification Testing, Client Interface. Tools
included: Pro-E, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Pro-Mechanica finite element software
(thermal and structural dynamics). Accomplishments included successful
completion of the C-5 Bleed Air Overheat Warning System
Development/installation; Mechanical and Thermal Design/analysis of the
A380 Fire Suppression Controller; Design/development of pneumatic thermal
sensors for numerous aircraft platforms.
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SKURKA ENGINEERING, Camarillo, CA 2000-2002
Senior Mechanical Engineer-led company design and analysis efforts in
Aerospace motion control market segment. Product offerings included
electromechanical systems such as C-130 motor driven actuator, AC/DC drive
systems, planetary gear pointing mechanisms, servo systems. Utilized 3D
design software (Mechanical Desktop, Pro-E).
MOOG Satellite Systems., Chatsworth, CA
1994-1999
Director, Business Development-accessed customer requirements, provided
conceptual design concepts, led bid and proposal efforts and oversaw
engineering development upon contract award. Products included
electromechanical subsystems for the spacecraft industry (motors,
actuators, gimbals, direct drive servos, encoders, resolvers).
Accomplishments included doubling business revenue from $10 million/year to
$20 million/year over my tenure.
HONEYWELL SATELLITE SYSTEMS OPERATION, Glendale, AZ 1991-
1993
Program Development Manager-for this supplier of mechanisms and avionic
subsystems, responsible for new program development and business order
generation. Performed market assessments, set electromechanical product
area strategy, developed new program concepts, pursuit plans and proposal
offerings. Accomplishments included: $17 Million contract award for the
Iridium Satellite constellation antenna pointing system; $2.1M award of
avionic subsystem for Hubble recovery mission; various awards in
active/passive vibration isolation technology.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC, Latham, New York 1988-
1991
Marketing Manager-for this company specializing in tribology and
rotordynamics, responsible for marketing efforts to NASA, DoD and DoE
clients. Led program development efforts for such ventures as: Space
Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Turbine Diagnostics; SSME cryogenic fluid film
bearing; Advanced high speed-low weight generator set.
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, San Jose, CA 1981-1988
Sr. Project Engineer/Program Manager- responsible for technical oversight
and schedule compliance of multi-million dollar engineering/fabrication
programs. Utilized earned value cost reporting system. Successfully
licensed nuclear systems to Nuclear Regulatory Requirements.
Accomplishments included: Successful completion of environmental/dynamic
qualification upgrade of safety related hardware; Main Steam Isolation
valve replacement and associated control system; successful delivery of
Anticipated Transient Without Scram Control system.
United Technologies, Chemical Systems Division, Sunnyvale, CA
1977-1979
Structural Engineering Analyst-responsible for stress analysis of the Titan
Booster Rocket System. Provided analysis for the T34D system and provided
engineering oversight of the Titan 3C-D production. Utilized NASTRAN in
analysis activities. Performed classical stress calculations on other
ballistic programs such as the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) and MX missile
system.
Education: Santa Clara University, MBA
San Jose St. University, MS Structural Engineering
Santa Clara University, BS Structural Engineering
Certification: Registered PE (CA)
FAA DER Structures Authorized Regulations- 14 CFR Part 25
Order 8110.37D Appendix 2: Chart A: C1, D1, C4, D4, A12
(fuselage, tail cams)
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