Miguel Pascual

Experience

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  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Aug 2004 - Dec 2007

  >Beamed energy propulsion experiments, simulation of laser supported combustion engine, 6DOF flight dynamics control modeling, development of various aerodynamic models for use with dynamics control code, ballistic trajectory analysis, and design/assembly of supersonic magneto-hydrodynamic testbed under the supervision of Professor Leik N. Myrabo. Dual Degree in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering. Curriculum:>Spaceflight Mechanics>Transatmospheric Vehicle Design>Propulsion Systems>Aeroelasticity & Structural Vibrations>Aerospace Structural Analysis>Modeling and Control of Dynamic Systems>Embedded Control>Electronic Instrumentation>Boundary Layers & Heat Transfer>Elements of Mechanical Design>Thermal & Fluids Engineering >Demonstrated exceptional communication skills by proctoring lab sessions (including welding, vertical miller and lathe) along with management skills by keeping the work environment safe.>Cognizant of basic manufacturing processes and large-scale machine operations. This experience was useful in fabricating prototype casings during co-op term at Goodrich – SIS.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  • Student

    Aug 2003 - Dec 2007

  • Machine Shop Assistant

    Aug 2004 - Dec 2004
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  Exploration Summer Programs

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Teacher/Counselor

  >Developed and taught a course in basic aerodynamics, demonstrating thorough knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, along with engineering principles.>Resource management included budgeting for the construction of a small scale, variable speed, table-top wind tunnel for proof-of-concept experiments.>Learned the value of teamwork through organized maintenance and operation of the learning facilities, along with leadership as manager of one of the staff groups.

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  Goodrich Aerospace

  Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

  Mechanical Design Intern

  >Extensive Retrofit Modifications of various military aircraft including F-35 (JSF), UH-60A/L, MH-60R/S, CH-53E, CH-47D, B-52, and Space Shuttle Orbiter. Conducted manufacturing planning and the following specific tasks and prepared the accompanying documentation: design of structural parts with 3D modeling package, geometric dimensioning and tolerances analysis, and stress point analysis.>Familiar with Mil-Spec parts and requirements, as well as engineering documentation, drawing creation and editing, weight and balance, statistical, thermal and structural analysis, hardware development and electronics packaging. Conducted and prepared corresponding test reports for uni- and bi- axial vibration tests, salt/fog environmental tests, and sand/dust environmental tests. >Formed a critical part of the Hardware Development group through hard work and leadership. Conducted annual package-installation review along with several other industry-leading companies and the US Navy. Show less

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  Ametek

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

  Mechanical Engineer (EIT)

  >Responsible for product line transition from current facility to new facility. Worked as manufacturing engineer to establish requirements for producing and testing assemblies and parts, and shipping test equipment, tooling, and documentation to the new facility. Reported directly to Sr. Globalization Engineer, Sr. Manufacturing Manager at current facility and engineering staff at new facility in weekly meetings. Position required constant communication with plant personnel and all departments involved in the production process. Show less

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  Ametek Aerospace

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2010

  New Product Development Engineer

  >Lead the assembly of numerous demonstration and prototype pressure transducers builds as New Product Integration Engineer. Discussed and met specific customer requirements through technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and environmental testing processes. >Organized and executed assembly line transitions to new facility which included electron beam weld qualification, test equipment upgrade and automation, operator training for AOA sensors, accelerometers, and LVDTs. Included preparing hundreds of manufacturing plans in multiple languages. Show less

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  California State University, Long Beach

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

  M.S. Aerospace Engineering w/ conc. in Computational Fluid Dynamics (Equiv)
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  Boeing

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2023

  Manufacturing support for installation of propulsion elements according to design and government requirements at Michoud Assembly Facility. Creating installation planning for Final Assembly and Engine Section subsystems. Writing manufacturing plans to install thermal protection, testing, sensing and propulsion components to deliver Core Stage-1. Ship-side support for work orders. Part of small and highly-skilled team of engineers that prepared manufacturing instructions for critical vehicle aft exterior thermal protection. Pressurized system and component functional test, qualification and closeout support. Show less

  • Senior Systems Engineer

    Dec 2020 - Feb 2023

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Space Launch System (NASA)

    Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer - BGS

    Oct 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer - BCA

    Nov 2012 - Oct 2017
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  ExLabs

  Feb 2023 - now

  Chief Science Officer + Co-Founder

  I'm responsible for all science objectives and operations at ExLabs which include mission formulation and space vehicle design and manufacturing. I'm also the Principal Investigator on a US Space Force research and development contract.