Chris Cunningham
Vista,CA
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in optomechanical design and mechanism design. Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage R&D projects with budgets exceeding $2 million, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results. Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record in leading R&D projects and engineering teams. Expertise in Creo, MATLAB, and GD&T application, driving design innovation and ensuring project success within budget constraints.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Carlsbad, California
09.2021 - Current
- Led 10+ person mechanical engineering team and managed R&D product development from concept to deliverable with a $2 million budget.
- Designed opto-mechanical systems enhancing functionality for microscope and laser ablation products.
- Developed thermal management systems ensuring optimal performance for precision LED illumination arrays.
- Created MATLAB algorithms for image processing applications.
- Designed complex mechanisms and precision optical mounts using Creo.
- Applied GD&T, tolerance analysis, and prototyping to ensure manufacturable designs.
- Conducted root cause analysis on failed prototypes, implementing design improvements that increased reliability.
UAV Lead Engineer
SOLUTE
San Diego, California
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Led engineering team on projects exceeding $500K, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
- Conducted flight testing and structural simulations to validate UAV performance, addressing root causes of issues.
- Designed UAV systems for mapping, photogrammetry, and LiDAR applications.
- Developed manufacturing processes and created comprehensive customer training documentation to enhance user understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Aerospace Engineering
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2019
Skills
- SOLIDWORKS
- Creo
- MATLAB
- Finite element analysis
- Opto-mechanical design
- Mechanism design
- GD&T application
Certification
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
UAV Lead Engineer
SOLUTE
06.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Aerospace Engineering
University of California, San Diego