Mechanical Systems Engineer

NATHAN C. MOORE

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SUMMARY: Mechanical engineering experience includes manufacturing, electro-mechanical and systems design, integration, project management, and test engineering. Systems engineering experience includes space flight hardware, Ground Based Mid-Course Interceptor, and Targets. PMAP experience includes hardware contracted under both PMAP Rev B and C and includes Process Qualification Program Planning review. Conducted Hardware Acceptance Reviews on both mechanical and electrical components for both Kill and Target vehicles. Supported First Article Testing of Castor IVB Target Vehicle first stage motor. Reviewed Non-Conformances of Target Vehicle hardware and provided recommendations for disposition concurrence by the Program Office. Vehicle design and manufacturing experience includes custom aluminum enclosures for military vehicles, US Air Force K-loaders, commercial heavy trucks, automotive front wheel drive automatic transaxles, diesel/gasoline/propane fueled engines and generators. Computer experience on PC platforms using Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, FileMaker Pro, Internet Explorer, Edge and Mozilla Firefox. CAD experience includes SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and SmartDraw. Trained in use and programming of Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and PLC ladder logic design.

SKILLS and EXPERTISE

Integrated Product Teams (IPT) Leader

Strategic Planning & Requirements Analysis

Functional Analysis & Allocation

Electro-Mechanical and Tooling Design

Specified & Purchased Manufacturing Equipment

Systems Engineering Analysis and Control

Design Synthesis and Verification

Integrated Data Management & Configuration

Tolerance Stackup Analysis

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

Hazards Analysis & Risk Management

Documentation & Structured Review Process

Design for Manufacturing Product Review

Requirements Analysis Using Doors

Flow Process Development

Statistical Process Control Analysis

EXPERIENCE

RETIRED Sept 2024 - Present

a. i. solutions, Inc., HUNTSVILLE, AL

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER Jul 2016 – Sept 2024

Secret Level Security Clearance. (Feb 2023 – Sept 2024) Provide contractor engineering support to Targets (TCS-Q) as Senior Systems Engineer supporting Mission Assurance for Hardware Acceptance Reviews (HARs) and review of Non-Conformances for Targets components. (2016 – Feb 2023) Provide contractor engineering support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground Based Midcourse Interceptor GMQ Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance Project Office at Redstone Arsenal. Serve as the Senior Mechanical Engineer and Subject Matter Expert for the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) Payload and Payload components. Conduct reviews of Technical Integrity Assessments (TIA’s) for the EKV and all EKV components. Support Hardware Acceptance Reviews (HARs) and the Build Integrity Concurrence (BIC) Document Review for EKV’s. Participate in component Failure Reviews to determine root cause and corrective actions. Support Interceptor Engineering Review Board and Joint Engineering Review Board for Risk Analysis for EKV and EKV components. Support the Parts Survivability Testing Working Group Activities.

RETIRED Sept 2015 – July 2016

PARSONS COMPANY, HUNTSVILLE, AL

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER Aug 2011 – Sept 2015

Secret Level Security Clearance. Provided contractor engineering support (on MIDAESS Contract) to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground Based Midcourse Interceptor Project Office at Redstone Arsenal, AL as Interceptor Integrator for Integration Operations at Ft Greely, AK and Vandenberg AFB, CA. Provided daily status reports to program office during onsite travel visits on status of integration and testing of interceptors. Provided weekly status reports of 30 day look ahead for Contract Data Requirements Listing (CDRL) of deliverable documents to program office. Performed log book reviews of all integration and test procedures for each interceptor that was fielded.

Unemployed Nov 2010 – Jul 2011

AMTEC CORPORATION, HUNTSVILLE, AL

DIRECTOR, SYSTEMS AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Oct 2007 – Oct 2010

Secret Level Security Clearance. Responsible for supporting new business development for company including writing Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) proposals and development of business capability briefings for military/commercial customers. Past responsibility as Program Manager and technical lead on the High Energy Laser Tech Demonstrator (HEL TD) Program as subcontractor to Boeing SVS, Albuquerque, NM. Provided management direction and was technical lead for mechanical design and finite element analysis of the high energy laser Beam Control System, including internal support structure for Beam Director, Optical Bench Enclosure and Vehicle Platform System (VPS) Enclosure through Phase I and Phase II to CDR of the Program. Past responsibility as lead systems engineer on the ORTHON Program for the US Army Joint Improvised Explosives Devices Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) with mechanical design responsibility for the custom aluminum enclosure and sensor suite platform. Also performed the electrical power control system and wiring design for the 3 Phase 208 VAC and 24 VDC power buses, including use of a multi-layer switch gear to switch from shore power to either of 2-30 kW mobile genset power units. Developed performance specification for and purchased 6x6 diesel powered truck to transport the enclosure, sensor suite, and genset power systems.

THE BOEING COMPANY, HUNTSVILLE, AL

DESIGN ENGINEER, SECURE BORDER INITIATIVE (SBInet) PROGRAM Apr 2002 – Oct 2007

Secret Level Security Clearance and Department of Homeland Security Clearance. Responsibility as Design Engineer for the Mobile Surveillance System (MSS), a truck mounted system with extendable mast and includes ground radar, optical and infrared cameras, laser rangefinder sensors, and wireless communications and genset. Past responsibility included Test and Evaluation Engineer for GMD Ground Support in Test Operations Support (TOS) Group in the Interceptor Integration Facility (IIF). Past responsibility included Lead Facilities Engineer for the Future Combat Systems (FCS) Program for the Test Assets and Operations Support (TAOS) Group. Wrote the Facilities Requirements Document for the Test Support Facilities at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM for the FCS Program. Coordinated procurement of overweight/overlength vehicle permits for FCS Mobile Node (MN) Trailers for on highway movement operations. Past responsibility as Lead Mechanical Flight Test Engineer for Ground Based Missile Defense (GMD) Program. Wrote procedures for ground handling and movement operations and was a certified test conductor for handling and assembly procedures. Procedures included staging of ground support equipment, assembly, and integration of Booster and Kill Vehicle as well as silo emplacement of completed interceptor. Also wrote Liquid Propellant Accident Response Team (LPART) Plans and was trained/certified as Incident Commander for LPART operations. Wrote lift plans and performed hazard analysis for heavy crane lifting operations for missile emplacements in silos. Performed emplacement of six interceptors at Fort Greely, Alaska and one at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) during 2004. Past responsibilities included writing and conducting ground handling procedures and lift plans for BV-5 Canisterized Vehicle Flight Test at Vandenberg AFB, California.

SYSTEMS STUDIES AND SIMULATION (S3) INC., HUNTSVILLE, AL

SENIOR ENGINEER Oct 2000 - Apr 2002

Secret Level Security Clearance. Was the S3 Proposal Lead for the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Systems Development and Operations Support (SDOS) Contract RFP for the SPACEHAB led Microgravity Alliance Team. Was the Project Manager and Technical Lead for the systems engineering and risk management contract for the 2nd Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Systems Engineering Process Study for Rocketdyne, Inc in Canoga Park, CA. Coordinated the installation of the computer network system and cabling, phone network, and security system with the General Contractor and installation subcontractors for the new construction of the S3 corporate facility in Cummings Research Park West.

TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING CO., HUNTSVILLE, AL

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER, AEROSPACE PROGRAMS Jun 1987 - Oct 2000

Secret Level Security Clearance. Was the Mechanical Engineering Manager of the Hardware Development and Integration Department for Aerospace Programs the Project Manager for the Materials Science Research Facility, Rack Architecture Study support contract for MSFC for the International Space Station. Was the Lead Mechanical Engineer for the design and mechanical packaging tasks on the Smith & Wesson electronic pistol backstrap design project. Was Lead Mechanical Systems Project Engineer for the NASA Crystal Growth Furnace (CGF) Program, and directed the design of the high temperature furnace, support structure, pressure vessel enclosure, and all electro-mechanical subsystems. CGF was flown on two shuttle missions. Military vehicle design responsibilities included the cooling systems design for the diesel engine and hydraulic systems, redesign of the alternator drive system, and pallet stop mechanisms for the 60K (60,000 lb.) K-Loader prototype contract for the US Air Force. Redesigned the alternator drive system to use a single eight rib serpentine belt. Wrote powertrain sections on the 2-1/2 Ton Truck Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) and Medium Tactical Truck Remanufacturing (MTTR) proposal efforts for US Army TACOM. Was the on-site Test Engineer for Next Generation Small Loader (NGSL) Assessment Test at Travis Air Force Base, CA and worked on the NGSL and 60K Loader Production Proposal Teams.

BOWDEN INDUSTRIES, INC., HUNTSVILLE, AL

PROJECT ENGINEER Mar 1987 - Jun 1987

Was Lead Mechanical Engineer designing industrial parts cleaning systems that used water-soluble biodegradable cleaning agents. Designed the largest wash system built by the company, a three-stage system, for cleaning extruded copper tubing.

Unemployed Nov 1986 – Feb 1987

SEMTEC, INC., MADISON, AL

SENIOR ENGINEER Jun 1985 - Oct 1986

Secret Level Security Clearance. Designed and assembled high temperature furnace systems for Infrared (IR) detector material production under a research and development contract for U. S. Army Missile Command. Converted existing directional solidification furnace control system from multiple analog controllers to a single PC based data acquisition and control system that improved control setpoint accuracy as well as providing smooth ramp up of temperatures. Designed test bench enclosure and hardware to perform nuclear hardening testing of Infrared (IR) detectors for the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) Program.

ONAN CORPORATION, HUNTSVILLE, AL

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER Mar 1981 - Jun 1985

As project engineer had responsibility for purchase, installation, and startup of $3 million in capital equipment, for assembly and test of air cooled, single cylinder, diesel engines for military 3kW field generatorsets. Previous responsibilities included startup of manufacturing operations for assembly and test of L Series liquid-cooled, 3, 4, and 6 cylinder, naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines, and diesel power units. Redesigned L Series J-Bar conveyor system engine mounting plate standoff posts, resulting in a 50% reduction in time to load/unload engines and completely eliminated model changeover setup time. Designed pressure decay leak testing equipment for recreational vehicle generatorset engine liquid propane fuel systems and marine diesel engine cooling systems.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, BATAVIA TRANSMISSION PLANT, BATAVIA, OH

MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER Jul 1978 - Mar 1981

Specified and purchased equipment for a new plant startup to produce front wheel drive automatic transaxles. Equipment types included custom assembly non-synchronous carousels, multiple spindle nutrunners, rivet forming, select fit gauging, functional leak testing, and material handling. After end of the plant startup phase, responsibilities included final assembly operations for select fit gage, multiple spindle nutrunners, and leak testing equipment. Wrote cost savings suggestion that saved $800,000 for design and manufacture of capability-runoff prototype component parts. Designed numerous hand tools and fixtures used on assembly lines for subassembly of components and final assembly of transaxles.

KLIPSCH & ASSOCIATES, HOPE, AS

MECHANICAL SUPERINTENDENT Jan 1978 - Jul 1978

Supervised maintenance operations and coordinated construction of 7,200 square foot new manufacturing operations building addition with construction contractor. Designed loud speaker components and manufacturing tooling in support of manufacturing operations.

FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY, PRESCOTT INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, PRESCOTT, AS

STAFF ENGINEER Jul 1977 - Dec 1977

Setup preventative maintenance program for forklifts that resulted in 30% reduction in fork lift down time. Designed Quality Control testing fixtures and handling equipment for railway brake hoses, automotive radiator hoses, and fuel filler hoses.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, LOUISVILLE TRUCK PLANT, LOUISVILLE, KY

MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER Mar 1977 - Jul 1977

Temporary employment. Wrote manufacturing process route sheets for heavy truck assembly operations. Responsibility included assembly operations for B, C, CL, LN, and L Models, for the front suspension and steering, fuel tanks, battery boxes and battery cables, engine control cables, and driveline lube fill operations.

EDUCATION

MS in Systems Management, 3.56 GPA, Florida Institute of Technology, Redstone Arsenal, AL, Dec 1988.

BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology, 3.6 GPA in Major, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, May 1976.

PERSONAL

Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

11/14/2025

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