Kristy Madsen

Oakland, CA *****

510-***-****

ac0pqy@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/kristyemadsen

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

10+ years of experience in computers, space, and defense. Superior communicator; present analyses and data to management, customers, and suppliers. Excellent interpersonal skills; effectively liaise with internal departments and vendors, balancing technical efficiency with budget. Proven abilities in managing engineering solutions for the entire product life cycle. Exceptional skills include:

• Product design proficiency with experience using Pro/E, Creo, and AutoCAD

• CFD/FEA analysis with experience in Thermal Desktop, Flotherm, and Icepak

• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills as well as willingness to work hands-on

• Create, update, and manage project schedules with available resources within budget

• Work collaboratively in team environments as well as independently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SSL (SPACE SYSTEMS/LORAL), Palo Alto, CA 2006 - 2017

Sr. Engineering Specialist / Engineering Lead (2010 – 2017)

Directed and managed mechanical solutions for commercial satellite systems complying with customer and SSL cross-functional subsystem requirements. Provided technical support for customer from contract negotiations through satellite end-of-life.

• Developed Preliminary and Critical Design Review (PDR, CDR) packages of satellite Thermal Subsystem, defining all requirements and on-orbit flight predictions.

• Provided on-site training in Hong Kong to educate customers about subsystems of their spacecraft, instilling confidence in their operational duties through end of 15-20yr spacecraft lifetime.

• Planned/executed successful Spacecraft Thermal Vacuum (SCTV) tests of satellite systems, validating mechanical design of the spacecraft and implement changes if needed.

• Established design guidelines of antenna systems, saving up to 80hrs of analysis time by eliminating iterative case studies.

• Provided subsystem support in Mission Control, resulting in 5 successful SSL satellite launch campaigns (AsiaSat 5, AsiaSat 7, AsiaSat 8, Satmex 8, Echostar XIX).

• Created Thermal Subsystem Satellite Orbital Operations Handbooks for AsiaSat, Satmex, and Echostar customers, providing guidelines to re-program spacecraft thermal telemetry.

• Created complete Generic Thermal Systems Analysis Process, streamlining the spacecraft design process by eliminating iterative analysis amongst the cross-functional teams.

Thermal Analyst (2006 –2010)

Performed unit- and system-level thermal analyses of commercial satellites for test and flight.

• Designed and fabricated mockup of high power antenna feed for use in SCTV test, verifying the mechanical design of the feed interface without compromising integrity of final flight installation.

• Developed and implemented hardware solutions for IntelSat-19 satellite, simultaneously satisfying requirements of various subsystems (Thermal, Structural, Antenna, and Payload).

• Provided CAD model and analysis of satellite to launch vehicle providers (ILS Proton, SpaceX, Ariane), validating the subsystem design within the launch vehicle during the mission.

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS, Menlo Park, CA 2004 - 2006

Mechanical/Thermal Engineer

Developed mechanical and thermal solutions for Advanced Hawkeye E-2D (AHE) Antenna and Rotary Coupler.

• Formulated Qualification, and Acceptance Test Procedures for AHE program, satisfying L-3 system test guidelines and Northrop Grumman Corporation and US Naval Air requirements.

• Supervised development of flexible coax RF aircraft transmission lines, including mechanical test fixtures, ensuring mechanical design provided proper airflow for optimal RF performance.

• Performed flow and pressure drop tests in C130 aircraft, providing significant baseline data for tests on AHE rotary coupler using increased RF power levels.

• Redesigned compressed air system at L-3 test facility to provide clean, dry, heated air to test setup, confirming use of heritage mechanical solution with significantly higher RF power levels.

ROCKWELL COLLINS, San Jose, CA 2002 - 2004

Mechanical/Thermal Engineer

Developed thermal and mechanical solutions for electronic display systems in Canadian and Australian F/A-18 as per Boeing, Northrop Grumman Canada Corporation and military specifications.

• Performed airflow tests on stereo-lithographic mockups and first article systems, verifying predictions of preliminary analyses.

• Managed suppliers in developing unique quick disconnect video/optics cable on Comanche helmet, simultaneously satisfying strict Mil-Spec standards, US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory and Sikorsky requirements.

HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY, Cupertino, CA 2000 - 2002

Mechanical/Thermal Engineer, Product Design

Analyzed, implemented, and delivered low cost thermal solutions for high-end rack optimized servers and low-end pedestal products incorporating cross-functional system requirements.

• Evaluated individual server performance in enclosed racks within Data Center environment, providing optimal thermal solutions that ensured 99.99% system performance.

• Tracked mechanical solutions with Intel processor roadmaps, delivering robust server performance for current and future Intel processor releases.

• Managed overseas suppliers to develop active and passive heat sink technologies, offering cost–effective solutions with maximum performance.

• Collaborated with hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, and thermal teams, developing optimized and cost-efficient solutions for entire product lifetimes.

• Established installation and rework guidelines for heat sink assemblies at manufacturing and customer sites, eliminating additional rework and/or waste during production or product upgrade.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Thermo-Fluid Sciences), Santa Clara University

Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley

VOLUNTEER WORK

CROSS CULTURAL SOLUTIONS, Costa Rica and Guatemala 2005 and 2013

• Tutored and mentored underprivileged K-12th grade students in English, Math, Science, and Music

• Prepared students for annual music, drama, and dance performances given for school donors

• Renovated school playground, cafeteria, and bathrooms (repainting, construction, installations)

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