Gavin Cook

Laser Weapon System Characterization and Lethality Branch, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Dahlgren, VA.

Developed and executed test plans for high-power laser systems, assessing performance, reliability, safety, and compliance with military standards to ensure operational readiness.

Collaborated with engineering teams to establish test requirements, objectives, and performance metrics, ensuring adherence to ANSI-S136 and military safety standards while maintaining comprehensive test documentation.

Performed environmental and operational testing, including stress, vibration, thermal, calibration, laser damage threshold, and optical performance testing.

Analyzed test data to identify performance issues, troubleshoot power stability, beam focus, and optical alignment, and recommended system improvements for enhanced functionality.

Completed contract work for Laser Technology and Analysis Branch for Laser Technology and Analysis Branch, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

Developed laser and opto-mechanical systems for Navy directed energy initiatives as laser scientist.

Conducted trade study analysis for high energy laser systems, facilitating test, evaluation, field testing, and laboratory setup and execution, leading to comprehensive results analysis.