Quinn Monsen
**** * *** ** #* Long Beach, CA **802 (562) 279–4531 ac3jac@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Solution oriented professional with 20+ years of propulsion experience on Boeing Spacecraft, with a successful track record of improving operational workflows while generating fierce loyalty within work environments. Experiences encompass whole life of spacecraft build and design; delivering GPS IIF propulsion subsystems on time and under budget, successfully testing spacecraft and loading propellant in a fast paced launch site environment, and supporting satellite programs though on-station handover to customer and beyond. Successfully completed transfer orbit missions for 50+ spacecraft, while providing resolution assistance to on-orbit customers by performing critical end of life analysis and anomaly investigation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Boeing El Segundo, CA
Propulsion System Engineer / Propulsion Mission Operations Specialist 1996 –2017
• Provided extensive customer support as department problem solver; assisted & tutored engineers in development of new products
• Lead propulsion customer support interface, providing critical investigation and technical recommendations to customers
• Collaborated with teams to ensure successful operation of the spacecraft propulsion subsystem while utilizing modeling tools
• Classified program support from initial design through end of life; prepared and presented VCRM, PDR, CDR, TRR packages
Boeing El Segundo, CA Lead Propulsion Test Engineer 2016 – 2017
• Ensured satellite welfare during performance of propulsion testing and hazardous propellant loading on various spacecraft
• Managed propulsion resources and coordinated personnel to ensure success while overseeing schedule demands at varied locations
• Continuously monitored test documentation and eliminated test redundancy while maintaining quality and adhering to requirements
• Rapidly resolved testing issues and closely interacted with customers, program, and management to ensure all concerns were resolved
Boeing El Segundo CA
Propulsion Integrated Product Team Lead 2012 –2015
• Accountable for timely manufacture, test, and propulsion subsystem delivery of four GPS IIF spacecraft
• Performed in-depth schedule coordination and rapid deployment of test resources in order to ensure proper flow of information
• Persistently found schedule savings by interfacing with the supplier & Supplier Management to facilitate hardware delivery
• Coordinated work flow and maintain a smooth delivery of the GPS propulsion subsystems into the factory
• Slashed roadblocks by interfacing with government customers, customer representatives, and program management
EDUCATION
Purdue University; West Lafayette, Indiana
Master of Science: Aeronautics and Astronautics
University of Arizona; Tucson, Arizona
Bachelors of Science: Aerospace Engineering
SKILLS
Core Competencies: Customer Service, Propulsion Subsystems, Anomaly Resolution, Propellant Handling Operations, Team Training
Qualifications: Propulsion Systems Analysis, Propulsion Modeling, Propellant Loading, Test Procedure Creation, Fluid Mechanics,
Subsystem and Acceptance Testing, Data Analysis And Trending Of Spacecraft Telemetry, Satellite End Of Life Modeling
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Macros and Visuals, MATLAB, FORTRAN, Labview
Certifications: SCAPE Certified, Spacecraft “Person in Charge” (PIC) Certified,
Clearance: Current SSBI