I lead the design, development, and validation of advanced aeromechanical systems — with a track record across unmanned systems, solid propulsion, and custom product development for the aerospace industry.
My work spans integrating mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing performance for jet systems, rocket thrusters, guidance, and propulsion. I've logged over 1,500 hours across multiple unmanned platforms.
Outside of contract work, I write and maintain the Rocket Science and Unmanned Engineering sections of this site, a growing reference for amateur rocketry and unmanned systems. Additionally, I write white papers and books based on my previous and current research and experience.
FAA Part 107 certified, active Class-II Medical Certificate, 1,500+ logged UAS flight hours across fixed-wing and multirotor platforms.
SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, FEA/CFD, GD&T, composite structures, rapid prototyping.
Professional history across propulsion, unmanned systems, and custom product development.
View CV/Resume →Selected mechanical and systems engineering projects, from concept through validation.
View Projects →Detailed unmanned systems flight experience, missions, platforms, and lessons learned.
View Projects →Solid propulsion design and testing, motors, propellant formulation, and static fire data.
View Projects →Software written to aid solid propellant and rocket motor design through equilibrium analysis.
View Project →READY TO DEPLOY — ON A MOMENT'S NOTICE
A mixed fleet of Group-1 and Group-2 unmanned aircraft systems, fixed-wing and multirotor, maintained in flight-ready condition for rapid deployment. Platforms are NDAA-compliant and equipped for a range of operational profiles, from long-endurance autonomous survey missions to close-range tactical ISR.
Based in Destin, FL. Reach out about consulting, project collaboration, or the Technical Notes series.