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Nicholas A. DeMaio

Santa Fe

Summary

Driven and highly motivated with hands-on experience in research and development, manufacturing, and process optimization. Recognized for leading critical projects in clean room environments and contributing to the development of advanced aerospace systems for defense applications. Skilled in CAD, light coding, and Manufacturing methodologies, with a proven track record of solving complex technical challenges. Published researcher with expertise in combustion dynamics and material fabrication, holding UPR/MRB certification and an active Secret security clearance. Dedicated to innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration in high-stakes engineering environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Engineer

Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
06.2025 - Current
  • Work with technicians to build the down stream section of the Scorpius Accelerator.
  • Develop and review processes and procedures.
  • Work Non conformances.
  • Work with vendors and sub suppliers to get parts manufactured per print.
  • Drawing updates and redesigns.

Manufacturing Engineer

Boeing Defense, Security and Space (BDS)
Heath, Ohio
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Lead a team of technicians in a Class 1000 clean room to develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, and test methods of a sub assembly component during pre-production.
  • Work with technicians to develop tooling and work process improvements, where we were awarded Continuous Improvement Award For all of BDS.
  • Present information on the program timeline and progress.
  • Collaborate with the higher assembly team for integration/testing to prove the same form, fit, and function, and identify issues during integration/testing.
  • UPR/MRB Certified to review and dispose of non-conforming products.
  • Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma/ISO 9001 Boeing environment.

Product Engineer

Boeing Defense, Security and Space (BDS)
Heath, Ohio
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Collaborate with a team of engineers to analyze, review, and track data to facilitate repair of one of the guidance instruments and its components.
  • Assist technicians with testing and repair directions.
  • Work through the many supplier issues that arise, and function as a liaison and communicate with Boeing contract suppliers and manufacturers.

Research Assistant

McNair Aerospace Research Center
Columbia, SC
08.2017 - 05.2022
  • Performed combustion research on different fuels in a simulated micro gravitational environment through the design and development of an isolated single droplet drop tower.
  • Performed research involving a supercritical carbon dioxide plasma reactor.
  • Aided in production of Carbon fiber parts using Automated Fiber Placement.
  • Developed and built carbon fiber parts used for various research projects.
  • Performed absorbance spectroscopy for product analysis and optimizing plasma reactor design.

Engineer Intern

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA)
Propulsion, SC
05.2017 - 08.2018

• Contributed to the design, analysis, design and assembly of the 737 MAX engine nacelle inlet, the design of the 737 MAX engine nacelle fan cowl, and the design and engineering integration for the 777X nacelle.
• Worked with senior engineers, I assisted in the development and implementation of designs to enhance engine performance and efficiency, conducting simulations, performing calculations, development of tooling, and participating in hands-on testing to validate design concepts.
• Collaborated with other teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize engine designs for reliability and safety.

Education

Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
2019

Skills

  • Manufacturing
  • CAD/CAM
  • GD&T
  • MRB/UPR
  • Technical Writing
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Production Engineer

Los Alamos National Laboratory
06.2025 - Current

Product Engineer

Boeing Defense, Security and Space (BDS)
09.2022 - 05.2025

Manufacturing Engineer

Boeing Defense, Security and Space (BDS)
09.2022 - 05.2025

Research Assistant

McNair Aerospace Research Center
08.2017 - 05.2022

Engineer Intern

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA)
05.2017 - 08.2018

Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering

University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Carolina

Publications

DeMaio, Nicholas Alexander, Development of Converging-Channel Drop Tower for Sphere Symmetric Isolated Single Droplet Combustion

University of South Carolina ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2021, 28772647

  • The objective of this project was to develop a low-cost converging-channel drop tower designed and fabricated for sphero-symmetric single droplet combustion of n-alkane fuels and to see how preferential vaporization is impacted in a one-dimensional environment. Preferential vaporization was more apparent in the lighter alkane mixtures while less apparent as the molecular weight increased.

Awards

Boeing

  • Multiple appreciation awards from coworkers.
  • Two achievement awards from my manager for my contributions to the manufacturing program.
  • Award from the site lead engineer for my contributions to the manufacturing program.
  • BDS Continuous Improvement award for tool and process the technicians and I developed.