Brian Mott

Experience

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  M4 Engineering, Inc.

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Stress Analyst / Software Engineer

  *Responsible for stress analysis and lay-up optimization of composite submarine antenna mast for US Navy.*Developed shape optimization process to reduce stress and improve strength by 30% in filament wound composite rocket motor casings for US Navy, China Lake Facility.*Performed certification level structural analysis and documentation for Boeing 767 Tanker Refueling System.*Developed engineering software using Python and C/C++. This includes FEM4, RapidFEM, and in-house tools. *Performed multidisciplinary analysis and optimization for US Army. This included the development of parametric models, and scripts to automatically generate FEA models for output into genetic and gradient-based optimizations. *Responsible for selecting & maintaining engineering computer hardware/software. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2012

  Space Dynamics Engineer

  *Responsible for static and dynamic coupled loads analyses of spacecraft and payloads to ensure survivability due to testing, transportation, launch, and on-orbit loads.*Developed spacecraft and payload finite element models using Nastran/Patran to be used for stress and loads analysis. *Performed static, transient, frequency, and random vibration analysis of detailed and reduced models.*Developed in-house analysis tools using Perl, Fortran, C/C++, Matlab, shell scripts, and Excel/Visual Basic.*Performed verification testing of hardware for finite element model tuning and to ensure models are sufficiently accurate for load and deflection predictions.*Supported pyro shock, acoustic and random vibration testing. Show less

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  Tesla

  Jun 2012 - now

  Managing team of mechanical design engineers / analysis engineers to develop next gen drive systems. Model S/X ( Plaid )Model S/X ( Raven )Model 3/YCybertruck RoadsterSemi Model S/XMercedes Benz B-Class Electric Drive

  • Sr Staff CAE Engineer - Drive Systems Engineering

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Staff CAE Engineer - Drive Systems Engineering

    Mar 2016 - Sept 2022

  • Sr. CAE Engineer - Powertrain Hardware Development

    Jun 2012 - Feb 2016