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Thomas McCloskey

Melbourne

Summary

Multidisciplinary engineer with 4+ years of experience supporting NASA ground systems and launch operations. Strong background in

analog/digital circuit troubleshooting, electrical schematic design, and automated control system integration (including PLCs, actuators, and relays). Known for autonomy, technical leadership, and high-pressure troubleshooting during mission-critical operations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Mechanical Engineer II

Aerodyne Industries, LLC
03.2023 - Current
  • Co-lead a team of 13 engineers across three NASA facilities, managing maintenance and operations of two industrial cooling systems and two portable cooling units supporting critical launch infrastructure.
  • Oversee technical planning, task delegation, and cross-site coordination to ensure consistent system performance and compliance with mission timelines.
  • Collaborated with electrical design to implement innovative thermocouple feedback solutions to existing S.C.R cabinets to improve system visibility during operation.
  • Utilized process meter to diagnose and calibrate faulty valve actuators, ensuring accurate signal transmission and valve position.
  • Utilized manufacturers wiring diagram to write technical procedures for rewiring VFD-controlled water pump systems post-contactor failure, ensuring integration with control logic and hardware safety protocols.
  • Provided detailed electrical design schematics for steam boilers to provide feedback to Allen-Bradley PLCs and automatically safe in the event of a failure.
  • Integrated a time-delay relay into boiler schematics to trigger automatic shutdown if the inlet valve failed, sending fault signals to Allen-Bradley PLCs for operator notification.
  • Obtained NASA electrical certifications to perform duties of a qualified electrical engineer for testing activities and flight hardware procedure authoring and review.

Mechanical Engineer

Engineering Research and Consulting, Inc
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • Organized cross-program discussions on customer requirement updates and developing streamlined flight hardware processing procedures.
  • Drafted technical presentations for upcoming hazardous testing activities for personnel and hardware safety.
  • Participated in project teams for a new humidification system to provide input on design concepts based on knowledge of customer specifications.
  • Led real-time electrical troubleshooting and rewire efforts during Artemis I Recovery operations, resolving critical hardware faults under pressure to maintain system uptime and flight hardware integrity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Central Florida
05.2020

Skills

  • Analog & Digital Circuit Troubleshooting
  • Cross-Program Collaboration
  • Electrical Test Equipment
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Technical Leadership

Timeline

Associate Mechanical Engineer II

Aerodyne Industries, LLC
03.2023 - Current

Mechanical Engineer

Engineering Research and Consulting, Inc
04.2021 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Central Florida

Awards

Launch Director Award, Recognized for exceptional technical leadership during hurricane ride-out operations supporting Artemis 1 Rocket.

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