Gregory Jenkins
Laurel, MD 20724
301-***-**** - *********@*****.*** - linkedin.com/in/gregoryjenkins Employment Experience
April 2011 - Present: Mechanical Engineer
Antenna Research Associates, Beltsville, MD
Responsible Engineer and Project Manager for Baron Weather Radar Positioner system.
Design upgraded positioner systems for longevity, durability, and ease of upgrade for military positioners.
Managed Raytheon Missile Systems SDBII project from First Article through production.
Write and control Antenna Test Procedure and related documentation for Raytheon Missile Systems.
Mechanical Design Engineer for sale and manufacture of current legacy SATCOM antennas.
Designed durable MIL spec systems for generational Vehicular Mount, Tactical LOS, and broadband antennas.
Designed and fabricated ARA-243 Handheld SATCOM Antenna by introducing enhanced mechanical designs for precise ergonomic handling and increased longevity through end user feedback.
Create and control engineering datasheets of current product lines for marketing.
Design and produce electrical schematics for positioner pedestals and controllers.
Design antennas to MIL-STD-810F; including thermal cycling, waterproofing, vibration, and impact resistance using Solidworks for 2D and 3D modeling and simulations using Design for Manufacturing and Testability.
Responsible for design, construction, and oversight of testing facility and Antenna Test Procedures which includes: gain, elevation, and impact testing of antennas. July 2009 – August 2009: Summer Internship in Mechanical Engineering General Dynamics Robotics Systems, Westminster, MD
Designed computer shock mounting and casing for Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) for production.
Machined and constructed rugged prototype computer rack for waterproof military applications. May 2007 – August 2007, May 2006 – August 2006: Summer Internship in Mechanical Engineering Orbital Sciences Corporation, Dulles, VA
Created circuit board components and schematics for satellite components and test racks.
Created satellite test rack configurations for flight simulation of launch characteristic vibrations.
Constructed component and system level satellite test equipment for flight simulation.
Wired test rack for component and system level testing of satellite circuit boards and components. Education
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
A. James Clark School of Engineering
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Graduated May 2010
Enrolled in the Masters of Engineering in Robotics Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park Expected Graduation May 2017
Advanced Engineering Coursework
Advanced Engineering Coursework
Automotive Design – Baja SAE
Bio-Inspired Robotics
Computer Aided Design
Dynamics
Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Finite Element Analysis
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Integrated Product and Process Development
Planning and Perception for Autonomous Robots
Product Engineering and Manufacturing
Robot Modeling
Signal and System Theory (Electrical)
Thermodynamics
Vehicle Dynamics
Vibration, Controls, and Optimization I, II
Tools Skills
Solidworks Design
Solidworks FMEA
Creo (Pro/Engineer) Design and Analysis
Ansys FMEA
Autodesk Inventor Design and Analysis
Microsoft Visio Circuit Design
Hydraulic Circuit Design and Construction
Electronic Circuit Design and Construction
Controls Systems
Systems Optimization
Advanced Spanish