About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1924049
MECHANICAL ENGINEER | AEROSPACE HARDWARE DESIGN, PROTOTYPING & FEA
Core Expertise
- Mechanical design of space-qualified reflector systems, booms, gimbals, restraints, and thermal blankets.
- Led proposal-ready top-level assemblies and feasibility studies resolving integration risks and mass rollups.
- Rapid prototyping and test verification using 3D printing, functional testing, and video demonstrations.
- Performed FEA, hand calculations, and FMECA to validate designs and mitigate failure modes.
- Implemented manufacturing process improvements saving over $1M and drove 6% BOM weight reduction.
Project Background
- Developed telescoping boom cable stowage and passive tensioner; delivered prototype and video for proposal.
- Created assemblies and interface designs for satellite feed systems, gimbals, canisters, and spacecraft restraints.
- Designed dozens of multilayer insulation blankets, brackets, and thermal hardware for reflectors and booms.
- Led hot-section bearing compartment design for jet engine test program; optimized rotating hardware and tooling.
- Managed manufacturing disposition and experimental process changes for avionics circuit boards, achieving significant cost savings.
Key Skills
- NX | Creo (Pro/E) | Solid Edge | AutoCAD | SpaceClaim
- ANSYS | NX Nastran | FEA | Hand calculations
- Teamcenter | Windchill | PDM | Model release workflows
- MATLAB | Mathcad | Data analysis and engineering calculations
- Rapid prototyping | 3D printing | Functional testing
- GD&T | Tolerance stack-ups | Assembly/disassembly planning
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering; Minor in Mathematics — Florida State University
Awards & Recognition
- Wings of Success Award (2019) — recognized by client and leadership for successful TTR
Why Interview this Candidate?
An experienced mechanical engineer with approximately nine years delivering aerospace and advanced mechanical systems from concept through test and production. Demonstrated strengths in hands-on prototyping, FEA-driven validation, and cross-functional integration that produced measurable cost and weight savings. Holds DoD Secret clearance and consistently closes feasibility actions while supporting customer-facing proposals and IPT collaboration.
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