Ryan Slezak
New Bern,NC
Summary
Dedicated engineer seeking to support Stoke Space's mission for reusability, leveraging a proven track record of collaborative teamwork, adept problem-solving abilities, and exceptional time management skills. Eager to apply technical expertise and passion for space exploration to contribute meaningfully to advancements within the industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
V-22 Structures Engineer
Fleet Readiness Center East, NAVAIR
09.2023 - Current
- Provide support for V-22 Osprey platform across Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
- Write structures-focused procedures for V-22 maintainers and active-duty service-members.
- Perform strength analysis of damaged parts.
- Maintain technical source data for aircraft parts.
MQ-8C Structures Engineer
Fleet Readiness Center East, NAVAIR
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided support for Unmanned Aircraft System MQ-8C Fire Scout platform across Navy and Marine Corps.
- Wrote structures-focused procedures for MQ-8C maintainers and active-duty service-members.
- Issued temporary engineering instructions for unique repairs and novel procedures.
- Maintained technical source data for aircraft parts.
Baker - Part Time
Insomnia Cookies
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Operated cash register and processed orders efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Trained new workers on store-procedures, health and safety standards.
- Managed workload across full-time studies in school and work responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering -
North Carolina State University
05.2022
Skills
- Technical writing of maintenance, repair, and overhaul procedures for military aircraft
- Structural analysis, simulation and modeling
- Software Knowledge: Solidworks, MATLAB, ANSYS Fluent, Microsoft Suite
- Designing, building and flying radio-controlled aircraft; fixed-wing and multi-rotor
- Soldering of electrical components
- Interpersonal; Customer Interaction and Service Experience
Activities And Projects
- High school coach for Ultimate UAV Competition sponsored by NAVAIR, 2023, 2024
- Senior Design - Unmanned multi-rotor with modular payload capability, 2022
- Autonomous fixed-wing UAV capable of loiter and waypoint missions, 2022
- Mechanical maintenance of 1990's project car
Timeline
V-22 Structures Engineer
Fleet Readiness Center East, NAVAIR
09.2023 - Current
MQ-8C Structures Engineer
Fleet Readiness Center East, NAVAIR
06.2022 - 09.2023
Baker - Part Time
Insomnia Cookies
10.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering -
North Carolina State University
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