Michael Bell

Experience

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  Southern Research Institute

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Engineering Aide

  • Performed thermal/mechanical tests, chemical/physical analyses, and non-destructive evaluations in the material characterization group• Thermal tests performed included: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Comparative rod apparatus (CRA), Radial inflow apparatus (RIA), and Rapid heating analog for ablation• Reduced and plotted data for placement in final reports• Programs worked included: Solid Rocket Booster (SRB), External Tank (ET), Reusable Solid Rocket Motor (RSRM) Igniter Nozzle Insert, RSRM NARC Qualification, Advanced Solid Rocket Motor (ASRM) improved ablative materials, and Low Cost Booster Technology (LCBT) Bantam Booster 60K Thrust Motor Show less

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  313th Army Band

  Jun 1997 - May 2005

  Soldier, trumpet player
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  Ford Motor Company

  Jul 2000 - Nov 2000

  Product Development Engineer

  • Responsible for choosing degas bottle manufacturer (Mann+Hummel) for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred and 2005 Ford Freestyle while serving within the Thermal and Aero Systems Engineering group • Provided technical evaluation of HVAC systems plans, mechanical systems plans, test and design reports, and related engineering drawings• Participated in interdisciplinary teams as thermal systems engineer

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  Qualis Corporation

  Nov 2000 - Feb 2005

  • Supported NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) in Simulation-Based Acquisition (SBA), Technology and Risk Assessments, and Technology Requirements Development• Collected and synthesized lessons learned from the Department of Defense (DoD), Industry, and NASA gained through actual SBA implementation• Supported the National Aerospace Initiative/Next Generation Launch Technology (NGLT) Space Access Technology Plan and roadmap development process and technology requirements definition• Performed risk management functions for the NGLT Exploration Task Team (ETT) Shuttle-derived Architecture Concept Studies• Supported the risk assessment process and performed risk management functions for the NGLT Exploration Task Team (ETT) Shuttle-derived Architecture Concept Studies Show less • Performed thermal modeling for two Microgravity Science Investigations: 1) GravitationalEffects on Distortion in Sintering (GEDS), a project designated for processing in a European Space Agency (ESA) furnace and 2) Sample Ampoule Cartridge Assembly (SACA) which included a high emissivity coating for enhancing radiation heat transfer. Compared analyses results to test data to assure PI science requirements could be met• Presented analytical results in weekly GEDS meetings • Performed thermal modeling for the Quench Module Insert furnace (QMI), a Space Station furnace used for Microgravity Processing of metal alloys • Utilized SINDA/FLUINT, SINDA/G, Thermal Desktop, and Patran Thermal for thermal analyses which included applying the concepts and principles of radiation, convection, and conduction heat transfer Show less

  • Systems Engineer

    Jul 2003 - Feb 2005

  • Thermal Engineer

    Nov 2000 - Jul 2003
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  QTEC, Inc.

  Feb 2005 - Jan 2006

  Senior Specialist/Engineer V

  • Supported NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) in Integrated Modeling & Simulation, Simulation-Based Acquisition (SBA), and VV&A Policy Development• Performed Risk Management using Strategic Thought's Active Risk Manager• Collected and synthesized Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Lessons Learned from the Department of Defense (DoD), Industry, and NASA gained through actual M&S implementation

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  U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center

  Jan 2006 - now

  Served as an Aerospace Engineer performing systems engineering in support of the CH-47F Block II Modernization team within the AED Cargo Systems Division.• Monitored and managed the Airworthiness Qualification Requirements, Test Plans, and Testing (both lab and flight testing) for the Improved Longitudinal Cyclic Trim Actuator (ILCTA), Composite Tunnel Covers (CTC), and the Lightweight Blanket System (LBS).• Supported Program Management Reviews (PMR) and Flight Test Mission Assurance Readiness Review (FTMARR) for ILCTA• Authored Airworthiness Release (AWR) for ILCTA for Backward Compatibility F Model Flight Test • Supported Backward Compatibility Testing F Model Flight Test Show less Performance and Aero-Thermal Analysis TeamReviewed/performed heat transfer analyses for the following:• Environmental Control Systems (ECS)• Avionics bays and included components• Engine heat rejection and thermal analysis in the engine nacelle (to include convective, conduction, and radiative heat transfer to engine and off-engine mounted components in engine nacelles)• Engine secondary flow path analyses to include calculating secondary flow path temperatures, pressures and flows • Engine inlet and exhaust systems including their effects on nacelle flow Show less Drive Systems Team• Provided engineering assessment regarding the repair, overhaul, maintenance, modification, and manufacturing of Army and cross-service helicopter drive systems• Reviewed drive system related test plans, reports, and analyses in support of airworthiness qualification• Provided engineering oversight in sole source selection of drive system components• Reviewed, and approved Airworthiness Impact Study (AWIS) reports, updates, and corrective actions to local activities, field activities, depots, and higher commands• Reviewed safety of flight (SOF) messages when answering requests for limit extensions, waivers, and other requests from the fieldChristi Army Depot (CCAD) for helicopter drive systems during an 18 month rotation at CCAD/Maintenance Engineering Division• Performed as a member of Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR) teardowns at Redstone Test Center (RTC) for various CH-47 Transmissions and Swashplate Bearing Assemblies. Inspected areas to determine root cause of failure• Provided engineering oversight in sole source selection of drive system components• Performed as a member of Supplier Interface and Oversight Program (SIOP) visits to vendors that manufacture drive system components that are classified as critical safety items Show less

  • Aerospace Engineer

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Aerospace Engineer

    Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Aerospace Engineer

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Aerospace Engineeer

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Aerospace Engineer

    Aug 2016 - Jan 2019

  • Aerospace Engineer

    Jan 2006 - Aug 2016