Systems Engineer II with TS/SCI Clearance and ME Background

Charles A. Navarro, MSME, PE

Cedar Crest, NM ****8 505-***-**** *******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Accomplished professional with strong technical acumen and extensive leadership experience in aerospace, nuclear, and civil engineering; focused on mechanical/electrical design, testing, project management, liaison, consultancy services, staff training and mentoring, and people management. Security Clearance -- Active TS/SCI CE thru 2029

Demonstrated ability to deliver insights-driven consultative services for comprehensive engineering design and analysis and achieve desired outcomes using up-to-date technologies and strong problem-solving competencies.

Proven track record of providing systems engineering support within highly challenging environments by leveraging comprehensive knowledge of stress engineering, systems integration, mechanical design, and finite element analysis.

Adept at leading and finalizing complex engineering projects from conception to implementation while ensuring smooth execution of project operations through optimal resource allocation.

Exceptional management skills with an aptitude to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, develop productive relationships at all organizational levels, deliver exceptional customer service, and drive performance improvement.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program & Project Management Engineering Consultancy Manufacturing, Assembly, Testing FEA & CFD DIY Skills ANSYS & Coding Advanced Mathematics Mechanisms Design Composite Laminates Enterprise Liaison Aircraft Design and Certification LEFM FAA 14CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, 27, & 29 ASME Sections III & VIII

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Systems Engineer USSF Space RCO KAFB, NM 2021 to 2024

Served as Stress Engineering SME to evaluate and provide critical feedback on vendor design strategies for project efficiency and reliability improvement. Achieved program objectives and desired outcomes through extensive travel across diverse geographical locations from East Coast to Hawaii. Helped monitor use of MBSE for design of requirements.

Delivered systems engineering support to a rapid acquisition PM team to coordinate launch vehicle access and collaborate with leading aerospace companies. SME for Launch Integration and liaison to stake holders.

Functioned within a high-security environment and maintained TS/SCI clearance to facilitate sensitive operations.

Worked as an active liaison between program teams and government/nationwide commercial mission partners.

Served as Deputy to military PM during an assignment with KBR to ensure timely delivery of vendor cryptographic hardware for multiple enterprise programs within the SpRCO.

Senior Engineer USAF SMC KAFB, NM 2018 to 2021

Acted as primary government advocate at vendor space vehicle test facilities and oversaw strict tests of large and high-value space-based hardware, including thermal-vacuum chamber, random vibration, acoustic, and fit-check.

Demonstrated engineering skills in two space vehicle programs for successful execution of critical mission objectives.

Initiated and secured complimentary trial copy of ANSYS-FEA software and created independent finite element models to empower the Government to validate contractor results through sample loads.

Provided engineering support to LDPE-1 space vehicle chief engineer and subsequently transitioned to internal assignments to support military PM on another classified space vehicle program.

Program Manager Firefly Space Systems Austin, TX 2016

Played a pivotal role in nurturing professional growth of younger staff engineers and designers by offering constructive feedback and valuable advice for further skills development.

Functioned as acting chief engineer during manager's absence to ensure continuity in engineering operations.

Selected as third company PM to spearhead an airborne launching program using Stratolaunch aircraft.

President Chief Engineer Analytican FEA, Inc. Albuquerque, NM 1992 to 2017

Delivered comprehensive stress analysis and design engineering consultancy services with specialization in ANSYS-FEA-based analysis and proficiency in APDL programming for automated analyses.

Received training from the US Small Business Administration in marketing and customer service and enhanced skills in managing contracts and client relationships.

Served as facility security officer and maintained secret clearances for corporate personnel under security protocols.

Negotiated independent and corp-to-corp contracts with nationwide aerospace organizations, including recruitment and deployment of personnel for specialized teams.

Notable Contracts:

-Military "UAS/UAV" Airframe Sr. Project Contractor Insitu 2016 to 2017

-Military Landing Gear Stress / Design Contractor USAF, Hill AFB 2014 to 2015

-Military Aircraft Power Supply Stress / Design Contractor Esterline Power Systems 2014

-Nuclear Structural Stress Contractor Westinghouse Nuclear 2013

-Nuclear Structural Stress Contractor AREVA Nuclear 2012 - 2013

-Special Mission Aircraft Structural Stress / Airworthiness Contractor 3S Consulting 2012

-Helicopter Structural Stress Contractor Bell Helicopter Repair Stations, TN 2008 to 2009

-Supplied Labor Contractor Honeywell Defense and Space - Glendale, AZ 2008 to 2010

-Rocket Radome Analysis and Testing NAVSEA-White Sands Missile Range, NM 2006

-Airworthiness Analyst Contractor NASA- Wallops Island, VA

-Chief Engineer Flight Operations Contractor RAM, Inc., El Paso, TX

-Rocket Structural Engineer Contractor Orbital Sciences Corporation; Chandler, AZ

-(Recognized for resolving Fin Actuator shortcomings that led to Mach-7 and Mach-10 Hyper-X flight success.)

-Offshore Oil Platform Structural Stress Contractor SBM Imodco, Houston, TX

-Stress Analyst (Contract) Belcan Engineering in support of Pratt & Whitney, (West Palm, FL) and Allied Signal Aerospace, (Phoenix, AZ) 1997 to 1999

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Additional engineering experience in multiple organizations, including Dassault Falcon Jet, Erikson Skycrane, Aerospace Coatings International, Aerojet Gencorp, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Rocky Flats, and McDonnell Douglas Corp.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Enrolled in after-hours Ph. D in Aerospace Engineering University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

Master of Mechanical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette, IN

Bachelorette of Mechanical Engineering University of NM Albuquerque., NM

Conceptual Aircraft Design Course Dr. Daniel Raymer Redondo Beach, CA

Beginning and Intermediate Welding Classes Albuquerque, NM

Radar Air Traffic Control Graduate US Army Ft. Rucker, AL

MILITARY SERVICE

SSgt E-6 Radar Air Traffic Controller Honorable Discharge US Army Three Years Active Four Years Reserves

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ANSYS MAPDL Stress Analyst Abaqus-FEA SolidWorks Microsoft Office Suite Fortran (F77) Mathcad

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI CE thru 2029

Licensed Professional Engineer Since 1989

Private Pilot License

FAA US Army ATC CTO Examination / DER Orientation Course, OKC, OK

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