JOEL DeSTEFANO
114-20 121st Street  *  South Ozone Park, New York 11420
520.245.7922  *  

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING: Lead Engineer & Project Manager

Highly successful aerospace engineer with more than 20 years of experience in
delivering superlative outcomes on multimillion dollar projects for major
clientele, including Lockheed Martin and NASA. Specialize in hand and finite
element analysis (FEA), conducting sophisticated functionality testing to promote
technology quality, safety, and performance. Formulate testing strategies and
deploy results to optimize design engineering. Develop presentations and reports
for key clients, executives, and stakeholders. Drive engineering and design team
excellence through training, evaluation, and cooperative leadership. 

Project Lifecycle Management  *  Multimillion Dollar Project Administration  * 
Strategic Planning  *  Innovation
Cross-Functional Team Leadership  *  Finite Element Analysis (FEA)  * 
Statistical Analysis  *  Safety Analysis
 Technology Needs Assessment  *  Quality Assurance (QA)  *  Failure Analysis  * 
Root Cause Analysis
Program Reengineering  *  Functionality Testing  *  Quality Improvement  * 
Reporting & Documentation
Stakeholder Presentations  *  Issues Resolution  *  Training & Development  * 
Performance Optimization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BE AEROSPACE, Tucson, Arizona  *  2008
Designer and manufacturer of aircraft interiors with 500 employees.

Senior Engineer
Coordinated the design, manufacture, and testing of aircraft interiors.
Optimized performance and quality through materials planning and strategic
design. Evaluated client needs and formulated engineering plans accordingly.
Supervised engineering teams. Oversaw training and development of junior
engineer. Maintained constant communication with design team, conveying
functionality test results to facilitate interiors manufacture, customization,
and upgrade. Delivered presentations and test reports for support personnel,
executives, clients, and stakeholders.
 *  Devised and executed analytical testing strategies for Airbus aircraft
interior stations.
 *  Developed test plan for Boeing 777 aircraft interiors.
 *  Conducted comprehensive hand and finite element analysis (FEA) to assess
load capability.

ALLIANT TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, Magna, Utah  *  2006-2008
Aerospace engineering corporation with more than 1,000 employees.

Senior Engineer
Performed functionality testing on spacecraft components using statistical
analysis. Conducted rigorous finite element analysis (FEA). Deployed graphite
composite structure modeling using solid elements to promote component design and
analysis. Coordinated test reliability assessment, including distribution and
correlation analysis, to confirm results validity. Adapted project design to
respond to client needs and analytical reports. Presented test results to
engineering teams, executives, and stakeholders.
 *  Assessed and presented analytical results using HyperWorks computer
technology.
 *  Analyzed discrepant bonded P650 titanium fitting to M55J graphite tube to
evaluate structural integrity in conditions of thermal extremes.
 *  Defined, assessed, and verified relevant correlations in JWST BSTA
structural analysis, using statistical analysis to confirm test data. 
 *  Oversaw analytical correlation project in BSF tube and fitting testing to
validate test results.
 
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AERONCA/MAGELLAN, Middletown, Ohio  *  2005-2006
Designer and manufacturer of aircraft engine nozzles with 500 employees.

Senior Engineer
Performed in-depth functionality testing on aircraft engine nozzles, deploying
results to optimize component design. Drove nozzle quality through comprehensive
materials analysis, including playing instrumental role on material review board
(MRB). Interfaced with engineers and design teams to bring design changes to
fruition. Communicated test results and component modifications to corporate
leadership, support personnel, clients, and stakeholders. 
 *  Coordinated stress analysis for A380, A318. And A340 series, including
static stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance assessment.
 *  Spearheaded stress testing for Trent 900 program.
 *  Analyzed repairs performed on A340 nozzles and documented test outcomes.
 *  Cultivated enduring relationships with French Airbus engineering
professionals and subcontractors.

LOCKHEED MARTIN, Newtown, Pennsylvania  *  1982-2005
Aerospace communications manufacturer with more than 2,000 employees.

Senior Engineer
Orchestrated analysis and design of spacecraft. Conducted rigorous stress
analysis on components, including fatigue, dynamic, and heat performance testing.
Devised qualification testing strategies to ensure functionality/feasibility of
spacecraft systems and subsystems. Spearheaded in-depth anomaly and failure
analysis to resolve performance issues. Revised and customized engineering
designs based on test results and client needs. Presented test results and design
changes to engineers and stakeholders. Evaluated engineering team performance and
formulated development protocols. 
 *  Led the design, construction, and testing of the A2100 spacecraft.
 *  Performed fracture analyses for propulsion tanks and established static load
test requirements for spacecraft structure.
 *  Served as lead structural analyst for Mars Observer Spacecraft program. 
 *  Conducted stress and dynamics analysis for JCSAT, ASTRA, and AMC 14-16
programs.
 *  Devised testing and analytical strategies to address on-orbit conditions,
including thermal/hygroscopic distortion testing and flight antenna behavior.
 *  Spearheaded the development of the Remote Sensing Spacecraft Bus IR&D
program.
 *  Received numerous patents, including Spacecraft Assembly with Misalignment
Tolerant Fasteners, Spacecraft-to-Launch Vehicle Transition, and Low Cost,
Selectable Configuration Spacecraft.
 *  Earned Technical Excellence Award for outstanding performance.

Additional Experience:
STONE AND WEBSTER CORPORATION   * Engineer: Led in the design and analysis of
nuclear containment structures, including pipe-whip restraint structure design
for steam/cold water return systems.

FORMAL EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration 
University of Phoenix, Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York
 
JOEL DeSTEFANO
114-20 121st Street  *  South Ozone Park, New York 11420
520.245.7922  *