Resume

Ricky Campbell

John R. Campbell, Jr

johnrcampbell_at_gmail_dot_com
(Please mention my site when contacting)

Engineering ∙ System Integration ∙ Information Systems ∙ Leadership

Ambitious young professional whose priority is driving continual progress in the manned space flight industry.  Talented system integrator and technical analyst with a focus on detail and efficiency.  Flexible “jack-of-all-trades” with a thirst for learning new skills that further develop ability to meet system goals.

  • Project Management
  • Systems Integration
  • Systems Engineering
  • Data Modeling
  • Data Analysis
  • Performance Metrics
  • Report Automation
  • Computer Programming
  • System Administration
  • Mass Properties
  • Aerodynamics

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Aerospace Engineer, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL — March, 2008 – Present

  • Support the Systems Analytical Integration Branch of the Marshall Space Flight Center Engineering Directorate.
  • Analyze, track, record, and report Mass Properties and payload capability of the integrated Ares I launch vehicle design.
    • Review element’s Mass Growth Allowance (MGA) adherence to schedules based on those described in AIAA and SAWE standards.
    • Integrate mass inputs from various vehicle elements and conduct analysis to determine total impact on launch vehicle performance in the form of Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).
    • Write Microsoft Office VBA macros that automate much of the analysis and PowerPoint chart generation.
    • Conduct analysis of vehicle and element center of mass locations and the variations thereof to verify compliance with requirements.
    • Conduct Monte Carlo analysis of potential mass and performance changes with @Risk software and determine aggregate impact to project performance margin.
  • Chair Mass Properties Working Group and lead Mass Properties activities for the Ares V launch vehicle.
    • Develop and maintain the Ares V Mass Properties Control Plan.
    • Negotiate products and deliverables and contribute to planning for analysis cycles.
    • Serve as intersection between elements and integrate vehicle teams for mass properties issues.
    • Integrate reported Mass Properties including mass, mass growth allowance, center of mass, and potential mass and performance changes.
    • Produce vehicle Mass Properties Status Reports.

Project Engineer, Qualis Corporation, Huntsville, AL — January, 2006 – March, 2008

  • Supported the Integrated Design & Analysis WBS of the Vehicle Integration Office for the Constellation Program’s Ares I launch vehicle.
  • Performed as “Task Lead” for my “Task Order” on the Engineering, Science, and Technical Services (ESTS) contract for which I was required to monitor and report the work of myself and other contractors supporting the same task to management as well as keep the contract “Task Order” current.
  • Supported planning, cost estimating, resource tracking, and execution of wind tunnel testing and computational fluid dynamics code analysis.
  • Created a baseline design for a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) to contain, secure, consolidate, and cross-reference aerodynamic test data and CFD solutions, with the intent to later include other test and simulation data of other disciplines.
  • Wrote several user-level Microsoft Office 2003 Macros in VBA automating the processes of creating reports, tables, graphs, distribution lists, and presentation slides from data in Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Project.
  • Attend program reviews, checkpoints, and technical interchange meetings, and consolidated data for reporting at these same events.
  • Supported kickoff of timeline and failure cause and effect analyses for the Ares I aborts team.

General Engineer, Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, AL — June, 2004 – December, 2005

  • Hired into federal service for the Student Career Experience Program (Cooperative Education).
  • Assisted in the update of an Information System Description for a classified computer lab located at a contractor facility containing approximately 14 classified and 14 unclassified workstations.
  • Drafted the initial network design scheme for a classified computer lab consisting of 70+ classified workstations and 80+ unclassified workstations.
  • Assisted in the development of an ideal furniture and office layout for a 60-seat computer laboratory using Microsoft Visio.
  • Supported ground test and flight test simulation data analysis by importing classified test data from various sources into a SQL database server using in-house software.

Computer Installation Support, Valley Pizza Inc, Huntsville, AL —June, 2005 – October, 2005

  • Supported installation of new point of sale computer systems and related networking equipment for the Huntsville, AL-area Domino’s Pizza franchise.
  • Assembled central store database servers as well as cash register / order-taking station systems and food-preparation area displays and interface systems.

Camp Counselor, U.S. Space Camp Florida, Titusville, FL — Summers, 2000 – 2002

  • Responsible for the care and safety of groups of 10-13 children each week, in addition to teaching both child groups and adult/child teams space science and engineering concepts and history.
  • Responsible for operating simulator machinery and correct utilization of safety equipment for both children and adults.

EDUCATION

University of Alabama in Huntsville — August, 2000 – December, 2005
Awarded Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Cum Laude
Majored in Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Concentration)
Graduated with a 3.4 of 4.0 GPA

  • Received a Four-Year Academic Excellence Scholarship
  • Selected for Pi Tau Sigma Honorary Engineering Fraternity membership.
  • Member of the university’s chapter of Student for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS).
  • Worked on NASA’s “University Student Launch Initiative” project for 4 years, 3 as student leader.
    • Designed first two versions of the group’s website utilizing HTML and VBScript on a remote UNIX server.
    • In the first semester of participation, designed a two-stage recovery system for the group’s first generation launch vehicle utilizing learned engineering methods and associated analyses.
    • Proceeded to be Student Leader for the next 3 years, where responsibilities included scheduling, budgeting, documentation, work force management, quality control, and system safety, as well as overseeing project subsystem design and manufacturing.
    • Supervised the construction of 3 launch vehicles capable of lifting a scientific payload to 10,000 ft AGL.
    • As student leader, participated in several subsystem design and analysis teams of 2-3 students in the areas of Propulsion, Structures, Avionics, Payload, Systems Engineering, and Launch Operations.
  • Developed a simplified calibration method for a horizontal static rocket motor test stand with two other students which was used for liquid, solid, and hybrid-fueled rocket motor systems for the university’s Propulsion Research Center.
  • Worked in an Integrated Products Team (IPT) to develop a method to increase performance of an Aerojet rocket engine. Proposal was later submitted to NASA and considered as a design option for a mission concept.
  • Supporting Coursework: Aerospace Propulsion, Introduction to Engineering Design, Engineering Graphics (CAD), Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Aerospace Aerodynamics, Aircraft Stability and Controls, Static and Dynamic Vector Mechanics, and Aerospace Structures.

SOFTWARE / COMPUTER PLATFORMS

  • “Power User” experienced with Microsoft Windows (3.1 – 7), Apple OS X, and various GNU/Linux distributions.
  • Office Tools – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, and their associated VBA and interfaces.
  • Project Scheduling – Microsoft Project and Kidasa Milestones Professional.
  • Databases – Limited experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and MySQL.
  • Math / Engineering – Mathcad, Matlab, OTIS, custom Excel “applications”.
  • Drawing – Microsoft Visio, Omni Graffle Pro, Gnu Image Manipulation Program, AutoCAD, I-DEAS.