MARCO DEFRUSCIO

• Produced detailed engineering drawings to facilitate the manufacturing of large-scale composite Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for the United States Navy.
• Crafted intricate designs for custom tooling implemented in Jurassic World: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.
• Implemented innovative aluminum molds as a cost-effective measure in the production process, effectively reducing manufacturing expenses associated with carbon fiber lamination.

ISEA

• Conducted comprehensive analysis and resolution of persistent thermal anomalies within the BLQ-10 system.
• Formulated comprehensive engineering strategies encompassing short and long-term solutions for underperforming systems within BLQ-10.
• Oversaw the seamless integration of DFS kits across 21 naval vessels, ensuring the reliability and functionality of the BLQ-10 system.
• Led rigorous engineering design evaluations of the BLQ-10 system, ensuring its reliability and performance.
• Engaged in on-site visits to various waterfronts, assisting the direct interaction with crew members to refine and optimize their user experience with the BLQ-10 system.

SSE

• Provided expert consultation to fellow engineers, offering precise guidance on design specifications and customer-oriented requirements for engineered products.
• Conducted engineering reviews of all engineering drawings prior to their release to subcontractors and manufacturers.
• Contributed to the design process of testing equipment, ensuring strict adherence to customer specifications and fulfilling their distinct requirements.

PLATFORM ENGINEERING

• Reviewed cable wiring diagrams for specific ship configurations, ensuring all ship board cables were procurable and met various MIL specs.
• Collaborated with manufacturers to source equivalent cables and connectors, replacing discontinued components while rigorously verifying their adherence to prior specifications.
• Wrote comprehensive Ship Board Spec manuals, ensuring crew members had necessary knowledge to proficiently operate and troubleshoot forthcoming BLQ-10 systems.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Designed various mechanical components to ensure easy usage of testing equipment.
• Assisted engineering technicians in assembling special support testing equipment, ensuring all engineering specifications were met.

• Engineered the rotating liquid fuel tube mechanisms integral to the integration of a Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket for advanced Nuclear Thermal Propulsion systems.
• Facilitated the advancement of near-term human Mars exploration by significantly reducing round-trip durations to 420 days, thereby enhancing feasibility.
• Conducted extensive research into the viability and safety considerations of employing nuclear energy for expeditions in space, particularly directed towards Mars exploration.
• Developed a functional prototype, inclusive of components created through rapid prototyping techniques, to demonstrate proof of concept.
• Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team comprising students from prestigious institutions such as MIT, Penn State, and the University of Michigan to achieve project goals.