• 30 years experience in structural analysis, design, finite element modeling, and hand analysis. Analysis experience on airframes, space vehicle structures, electro-optic precision pointing instruments, flight simulator structures, entertainment ride structures, and large steel and aluminum structures. Structures Designated Engineering Representative (DER) for the FAA
• Composites analysis experience includes LAVI all-composite aircraft, the Upper Atmospheric Research Satellite (UARS) primary structure, the RADARSAT satellite, wing and horizontal tail of the Seawind aircraft, the housing for a stabilized binocular, aircraft interior components, several flight simulator support structures, and a composite utility pole
• Test experience includes static testing of the UARS and GGS satellites, static testing of components for STS-125, modal and random vibration testing of components for STS-125, sine-on-random testing of aircraft components per DO-160, and static testing of a composite radome
• Mechanical Systems experience includes lead Mechanical Systems Engineer on the GGS satellite program, mechanical systems experience for various components of the STS-125 mission, and several ground handling structures
• Experience includes static and dynamic analysis of composite and metal structures, bonded and bolted joints, thermal distortion analysis, fatigue, fracture, buckling, and non-linear analysis. Experienced with both NASTRAN and ALGOR Finite Element codes, IDEAS and FEMAP model processors
• BSCE from the University of Dayton (1980)
• Licensed Professional Engineer, NY, PA, NJ, FL, CT, VA, and CO

• 23 years of design engineering and structural analysis experience in the aerospace, electro-optic, and simulation industries for mechanical products including gas turbine engines, composite structures, aircraft simulators, optical mounts for high-precision measuring instruments, and commercial medical products.
• Structural analysis experience on flight simulators and spacecraft flight and MGSE hardware including the International Space Station ELC, DARPA Falcon Hypersonic Cruise Vehicle, and Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator (ASRG) programs.
• Test experience includes static and dynamic testing for the Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator (ASRG) including random and sine vibration. Dynamic analyses performed include forced limited random vibration, sine transient pulse, sine disturbance, and acoustic.
• Responsible for supervising the design team as well as program manager on flight simulator upgrades including B-52, RC-135, KC-130R, and CH-53D, and CMHP including design of aluminum honeycomb composite structures.
  
• Design experience using Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD, and CADKEY computer aided design programs and structural analysis using NASTRAN Finite Element code and FEMAP model processor.
• BSME from the University of Virginia (1987)

• More than 17 years of practical experience in mechanical/structural design and finite element and hand analyses of composite and metallic structures. Project engineer and lead structural analyst on numerous space flight hardware, flight simulator, GSE, and ASME Section VIII pressure vessel evaluation and restoration projects. Performed SLP carrier structural verification for space shuttle mission STS-123 and STS-125. Structural analysis experience includes modifications to aircraft and rotorcraft in accordance with FAR Part 23 and Part 27.
• Lead stress analyst on AIM spacecraft through PDR. Mechanical systems engineer on development of large optical mirror support structure for use on motion-based flight simulators.
• Structural analysis using FEMAP/NASTRAN and hand analysis techniques. Experience includes static and dynamic analyses of composite and metal structures, bolted and welded joints, thermal distortion analysis, fatigue, buckling, and non-linear material analysis. CAD experience includes 2D and 3D solid modeling using AutoCAD and CADKEY.
• Experimental stress and vibration testing experience includes use of strain gages, spectrum analyzers, laser vibrometers, accelerometers, impact hammers, shakers and modal analysis software.
  
• BSME (1990) and MSME (1992) from Binghamton University, NY, specializing in mechanical vibrations with applications in electronics packaging. Completed course in ASME Section VIII Division 2 pressure vessels.
  
• Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Pennsylvania

• 47 years experience in design and manufacturing of mechanical products and mechanisms.
• Design experience in consumer products and aerospace vehicle mechanisms as well as manufacturing challenges and proprietary processing equipment improvements.
• Participated in high-tech design efforts in laser measuring equpment. Specifically, the optical payload configuration and fiber optic laser transfer from interferometer to rotating head. Experienced with Pro/Engineer and AutoCAD design tools.
  
• Design experience in spacecraft ground handling equipment and flight simulator structures. Pricipal design engineer for test equipment of space power assemblies.
• Inventor with two patents.
  
• BSME from Villanova University (1973)

• More than 6 years experience in structural/dynamic design and analysis, solid and finite element modeling, and hand analysis techniques.
• Experience includes static and dynamic analysis of composite and metal structures, bolted and welded joints, fatigue, buckling, and non-linear material analysis.
• Composite analysis experience includes fiberglass and carbon fiber composite interior shell and inserts for an S-76 helicopter.
• Test experience includes test plan development through test reports for the modal and static tests of the IMAX camera support structure.
• Design and analysis experience on the IMAX camera suport structure for STS-125. The support structure was mounted on the ORU Carrier pallet of the space shuttle. The IMAX camera filmed the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing mission (Launched in fall of 2008).
• Design and analysis lead for an Authentic Tactical Flight Simulator (ATFS-400) used for pilot training. Design and analysis tasks include coordination with material vendors, manufacturing, and systems integration. Other analysis experience includes various space vehicle structures, flight simulator structures, battery assemblies, aircraft modifications, static domes, and ground handling equipment.
• Application experience with FEMAP pre- and post-processor, NX and UAI NASTRAN, Pro-Engineer, Matlab and AutoCAD.
• Co-op engineer with Pagnotta Engineering, Inc. for eight months before being hired full-time in June of 2004.
• BSME from Widener University (2004)

• More than 5 years experience in structural analysis using FEMAP and NASTRAN (UAI and NX) and hand analysis techniques. Experience in static and dynamic analysis of structures, bonded and bolted joints, thermal stress analysis, buckling, and random vibration analysis. Analysis experience on structures including flight simulators, flight hardware, space vehicle structures, shipping containers, dynamic seat frames, aircraft modifications, satellites, ground handling equipment (MGSE), commercial products, and structural domes.
• Test experience includes Random Vibration Testing (Test supervision and evaluation of results to ensure acceptable test levels). Test supervision for various STS hardware components for STS-125 including RNS ICE, ATIM1, PRJU, MEB Cover-R, and BET.
• Dynamic analysis experience includes force limited random vibration, sine vibe, sine pulse, shock, and acoustic.
• Performed failure assessment of several MGSE components. Failure and effects assessment includes evaluation for damage to hardware, equipment, facility, and personnel.
• Mechanical Systems experience includes coordination of design and analysis activities for several programs including reassessment of existing MGSE hardware to comply with updated design requirements. Coordination with vendors for NDE inspection of hardware, manufacturing, and identification of critical connections of the hardware.
• Utilized Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD, and CADKEY to construct 2D drawings, 3D wire frames, and solid models. Programming experience includes C, C++, PASCAL and MATLAB.
• BSME (2005), MEng in Mechanical Engineering (2009), and MBA (2009) from Widener University. Co-op engineer with Pagnotta Engineering, Inc. for twelve months before being hired full-time in June of 2005.
  
• Engineer-In-Training, State of Pennsylvania (2006)

• More than 3 years experience in structural analysis using FEMAP and NASTRAN (UAI and NX) and hand analysis techniques. Analysis experience on structures including flight simulators, space vehicle structures, space flight hardware, shipping containers, and structural domes.
• Utilized Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD, to construct two dimensional drawings and 3D wire frames. Programming experience in MATLAB.
  
• Co-op engineer with Pennoni Associates for twelve months. Co-op engineer with Astra-Zeneca for a six month period in 2006. Hired full-time at Pagnotta Engineering, Inc. in July of 2007.
  
• BSME from Drexel University (2007)
  

• More than 2 years experience in structural analysis using FEMAP and NX NASTRAN and hand analysis techniques. Analysis experience on structures including flight simulators, nuclear power station pressure vessels, composite telephone poles, ground handling equipment, aircraft modifications and space flight hardware.
• Software skills include structural analysis (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN), 3D modeling and 2D drafting (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD), Analysis Tools (Maple, MathCAD, Excel, MATLAB).
• Internships include Buchart Horn, Inc. and Magnecomp.
  
• BSME from Villanova University (2008) with Mathematics and Spanish minors

• 5 years experience in structural/mechanical design, structural analysis, and project management
• Mechanism design and systems integration & testing experience includes magnetically levitated vehicle (chassis, suspension, electrical / pneumatic / DAQ systems), suspension dynamometer test rig (mechanism, hydraulic / electrical / DAQ systems), remotely operated pipe traversing robot (mechanism, control / DAQ / video systems), and automated production line (mechanism, electrical, pneumatic, and cooling systems, programmable logic controllers)
• Structural design experience includes flight simulators (HC/MC-130J, Gulfstream 650, GROB 120, KC-135, GL-6000, ATFS-400), and mass simulators used on the MUOS satellite
• Structural analysis experience includes pressure vessel extended life certification for at elast six nuclear power stations
• Software skills include structural analysis (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN), 3D parametric modeling (Autodesk Inventor, Pro/E, Mechanical Desktop, Alibre Pro), and 2D drafting (AutoCAD)

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• Programming experience including C++, Visual Basic/VBA, with a focus on Applications Programming Interface (API)
  
• BSME from the University of Dayton (2004), minor in Computer Science

• Experience in structural analysis using FEMAP and NX Nastran and hand analysis techniques. Analysis experience on mass simulator for MUOS satellite, space flight hardware, ground handling equipment, pressure vessels, and flight simulators.
• Experienced with AutoCAD, SAP2000, MATLAB, Maple, and MathCAD
  
• Internships include Pennoni Associates and Valcon Construction Consultants, Inc.
  
• BSCE from Lehigh University (2009)

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Andrew H. Dinh
ENGINEER