JOEL DeSTEFANO

114-20 121st Street • South Ozone Park, New York 11420

520.245.7922 • Joel_DeStefanoqw@msn.com

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), knowledge of most Mil-Handbooks, weld design and
in the conductance of 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 in all cabin updates. 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. Became most familiar with composite layup design and analysis
from working with the tools at this facility 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. Used analysis and design
techniques for graphite composite layups and filament wound type structures.
• 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.

JOB-RELATED HONORS, AWARDS, MEMBERSHIPS

1993 General Electric Technical Excellence Award

Patent Award Docket # 80-AE-3270 " Spacecraft Assembly with Misalignment

Tolerant Fasteners"

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 Patent Award Docket # 80-AE-3293 "Spacecraft-to-Launch Vehicle Transition"

Patent Award Docket # 80-AE-3284 "Low Cost, Selectable Configuration

Spacecraft”

Member ASME since 1972

FEA Skills
NASTRAN, ABACUS, ANSYS, Optistruct

CAD Related Skills

HYPERMESH, PATRAN, IDEAS, FEMAP, some PRO-E

Other Skills

MATHCAD

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 FORMAL EDUCATION

Master of Systems Engineering

Colorado Technical University

Master of Business Administration

University of Phoenix, Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York

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 JOEL DeSTEFANO
114-20 121st Street • South Ozone Park, New York 11420
520.245.7922 • Joel_DeStefanoqw@msn.com

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