Christopher Sell

Experience

• 

  Petroferm

  Oct 2002 - Aug 2005

  Chemical Lab Temp

  Worked in a chemical lab on compatibility experiments, filtration experiments, quality control testing on incoming raw materials and outgoing products, product formulation, product testing, inventory, MSDS databasing, and various small projects.

• 

  Lockheed Missiles and Fire Control

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Quality Engineering Intern

  Worked with Quality Engineering on the Hellfire Missile Line. Created Visual Based Plans for manufacturing and inspection processes of Hellfire Guidance Systems and Launchers. Implemented the new plans to the manufacturing plant floor and worked with technicians and inspectors on the new plans. Worked on a team to develop tool and parts control plans for the manufacturing plant.

• 

  United Space Alliance

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2011

  Systems Engineer

  Worked on the Space Shuttle Program in Ground Support Facility Structures for LC-39 Pads A/B. Performed Engineering for the Maintenance and Operation of the Orbiter Weather Protection System, the Industrial Wastewater Holding Tank System, blast doors, the 9099 Interface Tower and miscellaneous utility towers at the pads. Provided Backup Engineering on Emergency Egress System, Flame Trench and Deflectors, Mobile Launch Pads, ET/Orbiter Access Platforms, Rotating Service Structure and Fixed Service Structure.Direct the movement of certain large structures and crane operations at the pad. Certified Move Director for Orbiter Weather Protection System, ET/Orbiter Access Platforms, Solid Rocket Booster Side Flame Deflectors, and Payload Canister. Show less

• 

  Precision Fabricating & Cleaning

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  Facility Corrosion & Maintenance Engineer

  -Hired on for a temporary contract to help prepare the Wallops Island Launch Pad 0A to launch Orbital Sciences’ Antares rocket on resupply missions to the International Space Station.-Placed in charge of evaluating the new launch pad’s potential for corrosion and developing a corrosion control plan that addressed coating schedules, lubricants, inspection schedules, touchup procedures and areas of concern.-Wrote preventative maintenance instructions for the Launch Mount System, the Launch Equipment Vaults, and general Pad 0A facility structures.-Wrote revisions and deviations to the test procedures for the initial fills and verifications of the Pad 0A Helium pressure vessel system. Show less

• 

  Nelson Engineering Co.

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2021

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  I completed several design projects from concept through construction, either supporting or leading Preliminary, Intermediate, and Critical Design Reviews (PDR, IDR, CDR). I created associated design documentation including models, drawings, design data manuals, specifications, Bill of Materials (BOM), and cost estimates.-Supported various design projects at Glenn Research Center (GRC).-Designed the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) fueling and piping system for the Vulcan Launch Vehicle at LC-41.-Conducted Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for reliability centered maintenance (RCM).-Designed ECS heating and cooling chambers for the Space Launch Systems (SLS) Vehicle in High Bay 3.-Worked in the mechanical design group on the Engineering Services Contract developing GSE for the SLS. Show less

• 

  L3Harris Technologies

  Nov 2021 - Apr 2024

  Mechanical Engineer (Space Structures)

  I worked on design teams in the space and airborne segment and supported the digital engineering group with Creo configuration. I supported the assembly and testing of the qualification and flight units.-Design Engineer Perimeter Truss Mesh Reflectors.-Design Engineer for Sonobuoy Launcher.