Gary Martin
Project And Program Management
TEHACHAPI,California
Summary
Accomplished Aerospace Engineer with extensive engineering project management expertise at NASA, recognized for exceptional technical reporting and innovative procurement strategies. Successfully led critical flight test projects, including the Orion Abort Flight Test, earning the NASA Exception Service Medal. Proven ability to navigate complex challenges while fostering collaboration and driving mission success.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Assurance Engineer/Engineering Project Manager
National Aeronautics And Space Administration / AFRC
09.2001 - 08.2019
Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate Flight Assurance Engineer (Sep 2001 - Jan 2003)
- Monitored centerwide Software Safety and UAV Flight Projects Flight Assurance.
Programs and Projects Directorate Engineering Project Manager (Jan 2003 - Aug 2019)
- Led X-45 J-UCAS Flight Demonstration Project (Jan 2003 - Aug 2005)
- Deputy Chief and Acting Chief of the UAV Business Unit (Feb - Dec 2004)
- Managed SNECMA Integrated TPS and Heat Resistant Structures Technology Development Contract (Oct 2004 - Sep 2005)
- Led Procurement and Integration of the Project Orion Abort Test Booster (Sep 2005 - Jan 2009)
- Led DFRC Support of Orion Abort Flight Test (Jul 2007 - Jan 2009)
- Served as DFRC Lead for Project Integration and Control in the Office for Advanced Planning and Partnerships (Jan 2009 - Dec 2011)
- Served as DFRC Lead Project Manager for Reimbursable Projects in the Office for Advanced Planning & Partnerships (Jul 2009 - Dec 2011)
- Led DFRC support of Subsonic Fixed Wing Project (Jan 2012 - Dec 2015)
- Managed X-56 Flight Project (Jan 2012 - Dec 2015)
- Managed AFRC Partnership with Generation Orbit (GO) for the development and flight demonstration of the GOLauncher1 Air Launched Rocket Vehicle (Dec 2015 - Jul 2017)
- Led Developmental Flight Instrumentation (DFI) Procurement and Integration for Orion Ascent Abort 2 Rocket Vehicle (Jul 2016 - Aug 2019)
Aerospace Engineer/General Engineer/Supervisory General Engineer
United States Air Force/Air Force Test Center
06.1976 - 09.2001
Held a series of engineering positions of increasing complexity and responsibility, including:
- Performance & Flying Qualities/Flight Controls Engineer (1976-1983), and Flight Test Simulator Engineer (1983-1988).
Held a series of supervisory engineering positions as a Supervisory General Engineer (1988-2001), including:
- Chief, Test & Evaluation Mission Simulator Branch (1988-1992);
- Director of Engineering, F-15 Combined Test Force (1992-1996);
- Special Assistant to the Technical Advisor, Air Force Flight Test Center (1996-1998);
- Chief, Core Avionics Branch A (1998-2000);
- Director of Projects, 452nd Flight Test Squadron (Global Vigilance Test Force) (2000-2001)
Education
Master of Science - Engineering (Mechanical Option)
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA12-1983
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Southern California
05.2001 -
Graduate Certificate - Anthropology
California State University, Northridge
Los Angeles, CA 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Anthropology & Psychology
Cerro Coso Community College
05.2001 -
Skills
Project planning, control, and execution:
- Extensive experience planning, controlling, and executing project in an all NASA mission areas
- Received NASA Exception Service Medal in 2009 for contributions made while planning and executing the Orion Abort Flight Test effort
Technical & Management Reporting:
- Extensive experience in writing and editing technical and management reports for NASA and USAF flight test and flight research projects Recognized as an exemplary writer
Procurement:
- Extensive experience with government procurement processes at both the USAF Test Center and NASA AFRC Specifically selected for challenging positions involving critical procurement challenges
- Received NASA Award for Procurement Innovation for work on a NASA AFRC Support Services Contract source selection
- Briefed Orion Abort Test Booster Source Selection Strategy directly to NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems
Timeline
Flight Assurance Engineer/Engineering Project Manager
National Aeronautics And Space Administration / AFRC
09.2001 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Southern California
05.2001 -
Graduate Certificate - Anthropology
California State University, Northridge
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Anthropology & Psychology
Cerro Coso Community College
05.2001 -
Aerospace Engineer/General Engineer/Supervisory General Engineer
United States Air Force/Air Force Test Center
06.1976 - 09.2001
Master of Science - Engineering (Mechanical Option)
California State University, Fresno