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William Verts

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Experienced with mechanical design, analysis, and optimization. Utilizes advanced engineering principles to develop efficient mechanical systems. Knowledge of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

ASPERA Lead Integration and Test Engineer and Lead Mechanical Engineer

Steward Observatory
01.2022 - Current

GUSTO Lead Mechanical Engineer

Steward Observatory, University of Arizona
01.2018 - 01.2023

TAO Mirror polishing support, Lead Mechanical Engineer

Optical Sciences Center, University of Arizona
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Optical Engineering & Fabrication Facility

OSIRIS-Rex Sr. Staff Engineer

LPL University of Arizona
01.2012 - 01.2016

Mars Phoenix TEGA Instrument Maker

LPL University of Arizona
01.2005 - 01.2010

Odyssey GRS Instrument Maker

LPL University of Arizona
01.1998 - 01.2005

Mars Polar Lander TEGA, Instrument Maker

LPL University of Arizona
01.1995 - 01.1998

Instrument Maker

Infrared Laboratories Inc.
01.1986 - 01.1994

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Instrument Design

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

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Go Engineer
San Diego, CA

High School Diploma -

Canyon Del Oro
Tucson, AZ
05.1986

Skills

  • Spacecraft integration processes
  • Spaceflight instrument design
  • Design, build and test cryogenic instruments
  • Design, build and operate thermal vacuum test chambers
  • Supervising mechanical engineering teams
  • Ground based telescope assembly and maintenance

Timeline

ASPERA Lead Integration and Test Engineer and Lead Mechanical Engineer

Steward Observatory
01.2022 - Current

GUSTO Lead Mechanical Engineer

Steward Observatory, University of Arizona
01.2018 - 01.2023

TAO Mirror polishing support, Lead Mechanical Engineer

Optical Sciences Center, University of Arizona
01.2016 - 01.2018

OSIRIS-Rex Sr. Staff Engineer

LPL University of Arizona
01.2012 - 01.2016

Mars Phoenix TEGA Instrument Maker

LPL University of Arizona
01.2005 - 01.2010

Odyssey GRS Instrument Maker

LPL University of Arizona
01.1998 - 01.2005

Mars Polar Lander TEGA, Instrument Maker

LPL University of Arizona
01.1995 - 01.1998

Instrument Maker

Infrared Laboratories Inc.
01.1986 - 01.1994

High School Diploma -

Canyon Del Oro

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Go Engineer

Some College (No Degree) - Instrument Design

University of Arizona

Honors

2023- United States of America, Antarctica Service Medal, 2018- NASA Silver Achievement Award for OSIRIS-Rex camera suite (OCAMS), 2016: NASA Robert H. Goddard Team Excellence for delivery of OCAMS, 2009: NASA Team Achievement Award for TEGA (Mars Phoenix)., 2002: NASA Team Achievement Award for GRS (Mars Odyssey)