Joseph Fenimore
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
As an Aerospace Design Engineer, with a Secret level clearance, I possess a unique blend of technical expertise, effective public speaking skills, and strong leadership capabilities. With a proven track record in making critical technical design decisions, I have successfully led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative engineering solutions. My ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner has been instrumental in presenting and defending design proposals to diverse stakeholders. I am committed to driving collaborative excellence and achieving exceptional results in all projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AEROSPACE DESIGN ENGINEER
Leidos
04.2022 - Current
- Lead cross-functional teams of 7 members through the entire design lifecycle, including Systems Concept Review, System Requirements Review, PDR, and CDR phases, ensuring on-time and on-budget project completion
- Utilize SolidWorks and adhere to ASME Y14 standards to design, model, and draft aerospace solutions that meet stringent requirements, emphasizing manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, ease of installation, and maintenance
- Led a team of 4 subcontractors and 2 internal engineers, overseeing the successful completion of approximately 25 antenna installation designs, resulting in improved project efficiency and cost savings
- Apply complex sensor and technology documentation to inform and optimize mechanical design solutions, ensuring high performance and accuracy in aerospace applications
- Select proper hardware, materials, coatings, and finishes to optimize performance while effectively managing costs
TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS ENGINEER
Epic Systems
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Led 21 technical analysts through project implementation across 7 different customers
- Analyzed, assessed and triaged software issues and bugs on both application and code level
- Gather and modify sensitive healthcare data, coding in MUMPS
- Organized weekly meetings to identify and give updates on technical issues with analysts and leadership
- Presented new features, status updates and quarterly goals to customer executives
- Liaised with software developers, designers and quality assurance testers to triage system issues, while collaborating with external stakeholders to develop tailored solutions
- Managed customer relationships by using their feedback on my abilities to meet deadlines, learn new concepts independently and overall technical knowledge
Team Lead
NASA RASC-AL LUNAR ROVER DESIGN
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Led team of 6 engineers for senior design project
- Defined mission requirements, metrics of success and responded to NASA’s RFP
- Evaluated system level trade-offs to find an optimal design
- Assessed power consumption, thermal regulation, mechanical stress and radiation exposure
- Presented virtual model to academic faculty and to the project sponsor from Northrop Grumman
FLIGHT ENGINEER
D-Vision
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed and implemented a Kalman filter (linear quadratic estimator) to better estimate position of autonomous vehicles during GPS outage, reducing error margin from ~100 m to ~10 m
- Employed Computer Vision to create a 3D topographical map using visual data from a singular optic feed on an autonomous drone in C++
- Responsible for independently learning and implementing various estimation techniques
- Post processed instrument data to validate normalcy of errors
- Defined and validated assumptions necessary for various mathematical solutions
- Transformed attitude data into various coordinate systems due to customer requirements
- Compiled data and wrote rough draft of reports and presentations for my supervisor
RESEARCH INTERN
National Institute for Aviation Research
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Evaluated and refined composite sheet cutting process, eliminating edge margins and reducing composite waste from ~10% to ~1%
- Created carbon fiber composite panels for FAA blast project by performing manual lay-ups
- Validated panels using both destructive and non-destructive testing
Education
BS - Aerospace Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA05.2020
Skills
- Basic Programming
- SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
- Leadership
- Design Reviews
- Public Speaking
- Mechatronics
Certification
Certified SolidWorks Associate - 07/2023