Jacob Ndjali

Experience

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  Parkhouse Providence Pointe

  Jun 2008 - May 2012

  Service Technician

  · Observed and cared for residents by transporting, feeding, and watching residents on falling precaution or with behavioral issues

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  Student Space Programs Laboratory

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Mechanical Project Manager

  • Mentored and guided the group members in the design, testing, and design implementation of a rocket payload. • The completed design launched in Amarillo, Texas in June 2010

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  Student Space Programs Laboratory

  Sept 2010 - May 2012

  Thermal Analyst

  · Working on the thermal analysis and control design of a high altitude balloon payload and satellite· Using a thermal vacuum chamber, COMSOL, and analytical computations to evaluate the structures and electrical components

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  Boeing

  Jan 2014 - now

  Structural Analysis Engineer on SLS -Leverage advanced finite element analysis (FEA) software (Abaqus, PATRAN/NASTRAN) to develop comprehensive finite element models (FEMs) of metallic, nonmetallic structures. Perform linear and nonlinear static and explicit dynamic analyses to assess stress, stability, frequency response, and fracture behavior of components.-Perform detailed analysis of composite structures, combining advanced FEA with hand calculations based on classical laminate theory. Optimize composite part sizing and ply orientations for the design team. -Develop and implement Python scripts to automate pre and post-processing tasks for FEMs, enhancing efficiency.-Employ NASGRO software and Miner's Rule to conduct fracture and fatigue life analyses in accordance with NASA-STD-5019.-Perform bolted joint analysis adhering to NASA-STD-5020.-Author structural analysis reports and presentations, including those for major program milestones, nonconformances, and design cycle issues.-Conduct model correlation between loads models and stress models to ensure accuracy and validity of finite element analyses. -Evaluate nonconformances, facilitating repairs through coordination between engineering and manufacturing teams. -Facilitated cross-team collaboration to execute structural testing programs. Contributed to pre-test planning, analysis predictions, test execution, and post-test data processing. Show less Structural Analysis Engineer the CST-100 Commercial Crew Program-Managed the re-analysis and partial redesign of the CST-100 service module radiator system. Including evaluating the structural capability of the composite isolators and structural standoffs to meet updated environmental requirements. Additionally, performed structural analyses of critical components within the crew module door, purge system, and wet landing air supply.-Perform detailed analysis of composite structures, combining advanced finite element analysis with hand calculations based on classical laminate theory. Optimize composite part sizing and ply orientations for the design team. Utilize internal Boeing tools to conduct detailed stress analysis around bolt holes and evaluate interlaminar stresses. Show less

  • Structural Analysis Lead

    Jan 2016 - now

  • Structural Analysis Engineer

    Jun 2012 - now

  • Structural Analysis Engineer

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015