Ian is a mechanical engineer with cross-disciplinary experience in the domain of systems engineering. After spending almost 4 years in the DoD industry he decided to return to a mechanically focused role. Ian enjoys having a more substantial impact on the design and seeing the final results of the products.

Expertise

• Systems test for verification
• Mechanical design
• Project management

Experience 

• Systems engineer at Northrop Grumman for 4 years working on avionics, radar, and communications.
• AIAA SciTech 2022 Sustainability in Aerospace project.
• Helmet integrated flight diagnostics HUD for turbine powered jetpack.

Education

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University

Recognition / Awards

• Multiple NGC company awards for efficiency and process improvements.
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Interests / Obsessions

• Fitness and Health (Weight Lifting, Mobility, & Diet)
• Outdoor Activities (Running, Mountain Biking, & Hiking)
• Reading (Memoirs, Historical Fiction, & Self-Development)
• Coffee (Preference: Single origin pour over, Ethiopian at #1)

Favorite Quote

“Wisdom is knowing how little we know.”

~ Socrates