Michael Dombrower
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
Structural engineer with more than 35 years of experience in structural analysis and vibration testing. Experienced with applying engineering principles to real-world problems, leading to impactful solutions. I have a background in evaluating and optimizing the mechanical design of precision electro-optical equipment and other airborne and space borne structures. Skilled in performing static and dynamic structural finite element analyses. Performed vibration testing of various mechanical structures interpreting and documenting results. Successfully led multiple initiatives to improve mechanical efficiency and design quality. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Dynamics Engineer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Established strong working relationships with responsible lead engineers through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration with them.
- Responsible for random/sine vibration and shock testing of various payloads and subassemblies such as optical benches and electronic chasses.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited test procedures as well as comprehensive test reports in accordance with JPL requirements.
- Supported junior engineers through mentorship, offering guidance on complex problem-solving and technical skills development.
- Created MATLAB scripts and Excel tools to improve test data capturing and analysis of results.
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Raytheon Intelligence and Space Systems
09.1990 - 06.2022
- Analyzed various mechanical structures (such as optical benches, telescopes, lasers, and mechanisms) to aid in optimizing the structural aspects of the design in terms of mass, stiffness, and performance.
- Performed design optimization and analysis of electronic chasses and printed wiring boards to maximize stiffness and strength capabilities under rigorous vibration environments.
- Performed STOP (Structural/Thermal/Optical/Performance) analyses on various optical benches to help minimize the LOS (line of sight) error and mirror surface figure distortion to maximize optical performance.
- Helped guide the structural design and analysis of special test equipment (STE) and mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) for testing purposes.
- Simulated and evaluated exported force and torque (EFT) disturbances of various mechanisms to help minimize the optical performance anomalies.
- Developed a test campaign to perform rigorous mechanical testing of various bolted interfaces for the establishment of preload-to-torque (P/T) relationships used to create torque tables.
Education
MS - Mechanical Engineering, Structural Dynamics
UC Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-1998
BS - Mechanical Engineering
UC Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-1990
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MathWorks MATLAB
- NASTRAN/PATRAN/FEMAP
- NX CAD
- Data analysis
- Engineering documentation
- Root-cause analysis
- Mechanical system design
- Technical writing
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Became the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in bolted joint analysis and design
- Used Microsoft Excel to create a Bolted Joint Design and Analysis Tool ultimately used company-wide.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Interests
Tennis, Biking, Pickleball, Home Improvement
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionFlexible work hoursPaid time offSoftware
Mathworks MATLAB
Siemens FEMAP/NASTRAN
Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Work
Timeline
Structural Dynamics Engineer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
09.2022 - 01.2025
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Raytheon Intelligence and Space Systems
09.1990 - 06.2022
MS - Mechanical Engineering, Structural Dynamics
UC Los Angeles
BS - Mechanical Engineering
UC Los Angeles
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