Kenneth Domond, P.E.

Experience

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  Long Beach Fire Department

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2012

  Marine Safety-Beach Lifeguard

  Long Beach Fire Department, Marine Safety DivisionServed as first-responder in emergency situations, assessing a patient's condition and making quick decisions to ensure public safetyStayed up-to-date on all certification and training courses as mandated by state law

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  Northrop Grumman

  Jun 2005 - Sept 2005

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  Maintained CAD and part libraries.

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  Hologic (Formerly Gen-Probe)

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2006

  Hardware Engineer Intern

  Analyzed the performance of prototype subsystems belonging to an automated diagnostic system for pathogens found in body fluids. Performed analysis and recommended design changes for maintaining uniform temperatures in an incubator.

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  UCSD Nanoengineering Department

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2007

  Undergraduate Research and Test Engineer

  Assisted in novel research of multi-directional growth of carbon nanotubes (CNT) for several technological applications such as field emission displays and atomic force microscope probe tips. Assisted with the research of various growth conditions, catalysts, and growing surfaces of CNT.

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  Hologic (Formerly Gen-Probe)

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2007

  Hardware Engineer Intern

  Analyzed the performance of prototype subsystems belonging to an automated diagnostic system for pathogens found in body fluids. Performed analysis and recommended design changes for controlling the dispensing properties of a robotic pipettor arm.

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  UC San Diego

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2009

  Teaching Assistant

  Taught basic principles of both polymer fracture mechanics and airfoil aerodynamic properties. Guided students in a fluids engineering experiment using the UCSD undergraduate lab wind tunnel to find the lift and drag properties of an airfoil at different wind velocities and angles of attack. Also, guided students in a material testing engineering lab using a hydraulic load frame to understand the fracturemechanics and viscoelastic properties of various polymers. Throughout instruction, ensured that students safely conducted and understood the experiment. Show less

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  California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2010

  Development Engineer

  Designed and built several electric vehicles and platforms along-side a team of mechanical, communication, and electrical engineers for wireless and communications research. Platforms include an autonomous powered glider for data collection via IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) ad-hoc mesh networks and a low cost underwater modem for marine mesh network research. Performed primary design, characterization, and fabrication of a low-cost ceramic piezoelectric transducer for use in underwater environments. Transducer was designed around Calit2’s transceiver for electrical to mechanical conversion efficiency. Additionally, designed and fabricated various packages, test fixtures, and hardware to support wireless and communications research. Show less

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  Quartus Engineering, Inc.

  May 2010 - Jun 2015

  Project Engineer

  Mechanical engineer designing and supporting mechanical and opto-mechanical system based projects. Projects include:Optical Metrology: Developed metrology modules and precision alignment tooling critical to the operation of high energy EUV light sources used for next generation semiconductor manufacturing. Efforts spanned pre-proposal concept generation through production module post-delivery customer support.Defense: Developed laser based mid-wave Infrared Countermeasures systems for Aircraft Survivability Equipment, one of which won a large Army contract for a prime client. Efforts included implementation of proprietary laser source modules in airborne packages with stringent pointing stability requirements across severe temperature, pressure, and vibe environments. Laser units were designed with active thermal management systems to maintain optical, mechanical, and electrical stability. Project matured from proposal design to fully operating flight-qualifiable units. Satellite Sensor: Lead opto-mechanical engineer for a geosynchronous satellite payload. Responsible for primary mechanical sensor subsystems including cryogenic optical sensor, cryocooler system, stray light baffle, and thermal enclosure. Collaborated with analysts to validate optical, thermal, and structural performance.Large Ground Based Telescopes: Lead engineer for the detailed design of a WM Keck Observatory mirror segment grinding tool and the preliminary design for an adaptive optics bench thermal enclosure. Enclosure designed to cool individual heat sources and limit thermal gradients for optical stability and reduction of thermal perturbations. Developed the baseline design for a TMT Secondary Mirror Cell Assembly Planning Study. Collaborated with analysts to optimize support locations and minimize wave front errors, including print through and self-weight deflection. Design incorporated kinematic mounting, counterbalancing, and flexural mounting principles. Show less

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  AAC Technologies

  Jul 2015 - now

  Working with cross-functional teams to develop products for the world's leading comprehensive micro-component solutions provider.

  • Director Of Engineering

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Sr. Engineering Manager

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2022