Christian Alan Harville
St. Cloud,Fl
Summary
Hardworking and self-motivated engineer with a passion for mechanical design. Excels in problem-solving and optimizing designs. Expertise in ISR design and manufacturing implementation, as well as aircraft certification with FAA and MCO. Served as an acting flight test engineer for new configurations and implementations. Experienced in all aspects of design and manufacturing validation. Known for dedication and fearlessness when it comes to hard work, both physically and mentally. Eager to contribute to any team and continuously expand knowledge in the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer Aeronautical
Northrop Grumman
04.2020 - Current
- Support vehicle engineering team for proposal process of awarded program
- Support design, modification, and implementation of airframe to support for E-130J airframe
- Design airframe structures for Northop Grumman's STRIKE division
- Support production as MRB engineer; providing engineering solutions to build designs, aiding manufacturing, and assembly of aircraft
- Support communication with multiple groups/ specialties, including EEE, manufacturing, and M&P, providing valuable experience that enhances my design
- Supported special initiatives for corrosion prevention while maintaining EMI/grounding through special material stack-ups
- Provided trade study to program leadership/ customer to determine best path forward that satisfies all engineering requirements and was also most cost effective
- Provide detailed 3-D models/ Drawings for production/ build for in house manufacturing and supplier manufacturing
- This includes detail, subassemblies, assemblies, and installations
- Lead design initiative and tracked release schedule while reporting progress daily
Engineer, Structures
MAG Aerospace
05.2019 - 04.2020
- FAA and structural Certification and validation of aircraft design for special missions military use
- Writing FAA documents for testing and supplemental type certification
- Design for modifications and integration of special missions equipment
- Rapid prototyping and manufacturing of small and large batch items
- Optimizing previous designs and improving on manufacturing techniques
- Acting company flight test engineer
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
Mechanical Engineer
TSS Solutions
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Design for manufacturing of replacement components and retrofitting electronic and mechanical systems for military portable radar systems
- Involved with creating reference structures in SolidWorks and creating engineering drawings for customer review and aide in manufacturing and configuration control
Structures Engineer, design.
MAG Aerospace
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Design and validate modification of small aircraft, including surveillance equipment and in-cabin operator stations
- Involved in design process and integration of military equipment
- Creating and validating engineering drawings and models for customer review, as well as incorporating redline, ECR, and ECN changes
- Support or manufacturing and production on daily basis
Structures Engineer, Design
North American Surveillance Systems, Inc. (NASS)
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Design and analysis of aircraft modifications, including structural modification
- Parts manufacturing for stock and of the shelf purchase for customer
- Rapid prototyping and testing using additive manufacturing
- Creating and validating engineering drawings and models for customer review, as well as incorporating redline, ECR, and ECN changes
- Support or manufacturing and production on daily basis
- Experience in creating supplemental drawing packages for manufacturing and installation
Education
University of Central Florida - mechanical engineering
University of Central Florida
01.2017
Skills
- Design development
- Geometric dimensioning
- Innovation and creativity
- Problem Solving
- Design validation
- Siemens NX and Teamcenter
- Automotive Knowledge
Certification
- Secret Security Clearance, Current
- Interim Top Secret Clearance, 06/24
Timeline
Engineer Aeronautical
Northrop Grumman
04.2020 - Current
Engineer, Structures
MAG Aerospace
05.2019 - 04.2020
Mechanical Engineer
TSS Solutions
10.2018 - 05.2019
Structures Engineer, design.
MAG Aerospace
06.2018 - 10.2018
Structures Engineer, Design
North American Surveillance Systems, Inc. (NASS)
05.2017 - 06.2018
University of Central Florida - mechanical engineering
University of Central Florida
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