I have worked as a contractor to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as a Senior Mechanical Engineer for nearly 12 years. My work with NASA has included: * Patent Development: - Detailed design to make an idea work - Preparation of 2D and 3D patent drawings - Preparation of 3D rendered images - Creation of slideshows to show operation * Space Flight Experiments: - Conceptual and detailed hardware designs - Structural, thermal and energy containment analyses - Specification and sourcing of stock components - Development of test procedures and assembly instructions - Compliance with rigorous NASA requirements documents * Materials Testing Facilities: - System design of new and upgraded facilities - Positioning systems, motors, drive systems - Photodiodes, thermocouples, data acquisition * Project Management: - Preparation of proposals, schedules, estimates - Creation of engineering drawing man