About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3822829
AEROSPACE TEST ENGINEER | PROPULSION, INSTRUMENTATION & TEST SYSTEMS
Core Expertise
- Planning and executing propulsion test campaigns for combustion, fuel, airflow, pressure, and vibration systems.
- Developing verification and validation plans, detailed procedures, and instrumentation requirements for complex test articles.
- Integrating and troubleshooting NI DAQ, LabVIEW, thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, and sensor wiring.
- Leading hands-on test operations, safety-focused abort decisions, and post-test data review supporting root-cause investigations.
- Designing and modifying test fixtures, adapters, and rig components using CAD and 3D modeling for hardware integration.
Project Background
- Executed propulsion and atmospheric/altitude verification tests supporting performance and qualification objectives.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams including technicians, engineers, and facilities to achieve timely test readiness and execution.
- Performed instrumentation calibration, NI MAX configuration, and LabVIEW VI troubleshooting to restore reliable data acquisition.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on thermal, pressure, flow, and electromechanical anomalies to inform design and corrective actions.
- Supported fabrication, assembly, welding, and shop operations to accelerate test recovery and hardware readiness.
Key Skills
- NI DAQ | NI MAX | LabVIEW
- Thermocouples | Pressure transducers | Flow meters | Calibrated instrumentation
- Test planning & procedures | Test readiness | Verification & validation
- Vibration / shaker testing | Combustion testing | Altitude and atmospheric testing
- CAD | 3D modeling | ANSYS | MATLAB
- Fabrication & mechanical assembly | Welding | Soldering | Shop tools
Education
- Doctor of Engineering (in progress) — Penn State University; Focus: Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace
- M.S., Aerospace Engineering; B.S., Engineering — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Technical Diploma, Automotive Mechanic — Atlantic Technical College
Why Interview this Candidate?
They combine 8+ years of aerospace test engineering with 15+ years of hands-on mechanical experience, delivering test planning, instrumentation integration, and disciplined anomaly response. Proven track record configuring NI DAQ/LabVIEW systems, designing test fixtures, and driving requirements-based propulsion and vibration test campaigns. Currently pursuing a doctoral focus in additive manufacturing, ready to apply practical skills and advanced engineering knowledge to accelerate verification and qualification efforts.
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