Nick Mansur

Experience

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  Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

  Jun 1975 - May 1978

  Computer Analyst

  Designed, implemented, and documented software for a subsystem developed to simulate spacecraft data as a means for testing the integrity of a distributed network of ten mini-computers used to control and monitor unmanned spacecraft.

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  California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Sept 1977 - Dec 1983

  Lecturer, Mathematics

  Taught Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Analytic Geometry in the Mathematics Department on a part-time basis.

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  Honeywell, TCSC

  Jun 1978 - Dec 1980

  Senior Programmer Analyst

  Led the software R&D effort in the development of a Distributed Weapon Fire Control System (Naval Combat).

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  Walt Disney Imagineering

  Jan 1981 - Jun 2005

  Vice President, Scientific Systems

  Led a multi-department, geographically dispersed division of over 100 managers, engineers, consultants and support personnel responsible for software systems used to operate and control rides, shows, and other Disney theme park attraction venues, worldwide. Specified, designed, developed, procured, installed, validated, documented, and maintained said software systems.Typical applications included roller coaster control, robotics, pyrotechnics, interactive games, audio/video distribution, lighting, and mathematical modeling/simulation. Many of the systems are classified as “real-time process control”, and were implemented on platforms including PCs, PLCs, and embedded microprocessors utilizing operating systems including Windows, Linux, RTK, and VxWorks. Show less

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  Boeing

  Feb 2006 - Jan 2011

  Led a multi-department team of 300+ systems, hardware, and software managers, engineers, and consultants responsible for upgrading and enhancing the avionics, flight controls, and off-board test equipment for the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter. Oversaw systems/hardware/software requirements development, design, integration, test, verification & validation, and documentation of upgrades to the C-17 fleet. Led a multi-department division of 200+ systems and software managers, engineers, and consultants responsible for upgrading and enhancing the avionics and flight control systems onboard the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter. Oversaw systems/software requirements development, design, integration, test, verification & validation, and documentation of several upgrades to the C-17 fleet.

  • Director, C-17 Avionics, Flight Controls, Support Equipment

    Oct 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Director, C-17 Avionics Systems Architecture

    Feb 2006 - Sept 2008
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  AeroVironment

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2017

  Led a division of over 250 talented, innovative engineers in developing small unmanned aircraft systems and electric vehicle charging systems. Led engineering efforts in research, development, and production of energy technologies and products, with a focus on the emerging electric and hybrid-electric vehicle market and its surrounding infrastructure needs.

  • Vice President of Engineering

    Aug 2014 - Mar 2017

  • Director Engineering, Efficient Energy Systems

    Feb 2011 - Jul 2014
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  Acara Solutions

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2020

  Engineering Consultant

  Contracted with Walt Disney Imagineering as a Ride Control Systems Engineer, supporting design assurance activities for new Disney Theme Park attractions.

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  AeroVironment

  May 2021 - Jan 2022

  Interim Vice President of Global Engineering & PMO

  Led AV's Engineering Division and Program Management Office