James W. McCool
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Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Cell Phone: 520-***-****
Objective: Develop State-of-the-Art solutions to complex mechanical engineering problems. Qualifications: Structural analysis, dynamic analysis, and structural dynamics. Job Level: Senior Engineer Level II
Clearance: Secret
Current Status: Seeking Employment
Experience:
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson AZ
2005-2014:
Structural and Simulation Analyst for the Precision Mechanisms and Controls Department Significant milestones achieved in Precision Mechanisms and Controls Department Structural analysis of AMRAAM VCAS
Structural analysis of RAM Block 2 CAS
Structural analysis (including flutter) of RAM Block 2 Rolling Wind Tunnel Test SM3 Stage 2-3 Separation Analysis
SM3 Nose Cone Separation Analysis
Analysis of David’s Sling Weapon Booster including rotating fin assembly 2001-2005:
Structural analyst for Analysis and Test Department Significant milestones achieved while in Analysis and Test Department: Joint Standoff Weapon data analysis of captive carriage vibration Joint Standoff Weapon ground vibration tests
Paveway II, GBU-10, GBU-16, Stores Stiffness Analysis Paveway II, GBU-12, JSF Loads Analysis
Enhanced Paveway II, Loads Analysis
The Boeing Company, Seattle WA
1994-2001:
F-22 Program Stress Analysis Engineer for Trailing Edge, Wing-Tip, and Frames Groups 1993-1994:
777 Empennage Program Engineer: Developed bonded repair process and determined material allowable; conducted 200,000 lb load test for lower panel on 777 horizontal tail 1987-1993: Material Technologist for Advanced Composites Department Skills:
Structural Stress Analysis and Dynamic Systems Analysis Computer program analysis aides used:
NASTRAN general finite element code for linear and nonlinear analysis PATRAN Graphical interface for building NASTRAN finite element models FLIGHTLOADS – Module within NASTRAN for conducting linear flutter analysis MARC Implicit finite element code for solving non-linear stress analysis ZAREO Code for general aero-elastic and aero-servo-elastic problems DYTRAN Explicit code for solving short duration shock and blast problems ADAMS Dynamics solver for finding loads applied to moving bodies MATLAB Processor used to store and analyse data
Education:
M. S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington (1994) GPA 3.67/4.0 B. S. Chemical Engineering, University of Washington (1986) GPA 3.07/4.0 Inventions:
2012: U.S. Patent No. 8319162 “Spin Stabilized Projectile with Flight Control and Method.” (AKA “Brilliant Bullet”)
1993: Invention Disclosure No. 93-150 “Self Actuating Durability Test Fixture.” 1992: Invention Disclosure No. 92-281 “Differential Thermal Expansion Fixture.”