Amanda Y. Deng
8213 W Manchester Ave 1, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
661.964.9014
amandadengx15@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems
Mechanical and Material Engineer, Mechanical Optical Engineering Center, El Segundo, CA
Apr. 2011 – Current
• Designing and testing 8 Precision Mirror Mounts to characterize the deflections of Optical systems. Prototype machining.
• Multi-layer insulation (MLI) / Thermal Blanket design using Pro/Engineer Sheet metal module.
• Special Test Equipments design for flexure life test and vacuum test of Cryogenic Coolers for an Internal Research project,
• Established Material Failure analysis database which reduced cost for repetitive testing (6 Sigma project). Trained interns.
• Manufacturing planning and work instruction writing for Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) programs.
• Converting engineering drawings from IDEAS to Pro/E software in for Global Hawk Enhanced Receiving Unit.
• Researched and analyzed an adhesive material failure on a laser product and developed solutions to improve the process.
• Developing supplier relationships and inspection testing materials; preventing the use of obsolete material and assuring quality.
• Prepared Work Breakdown Structure dictionary for Trident Missile Extended Life Program
United States Air Force, Air Force Flight Test Center
Flight Test Engineer, Integrated Avionics , Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Mar. 2010 – Apr.2011
 Flight test and evaluations for the performance of on Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) and Targeting Pods on F-16.
 Executing five USAF and Allies programs concurrently, broad interactions with aircrew, life support, contractors, maintenance.
 Ground testing for JHMCS alignment, and other system calibrations; helmet fitting repairing and maintenance with life support shop.
 Conducting JHMCS tests and designing experiments with Missile, Radar, Datalink and Navigation system.
 Writing test plans, maximizing operation representation and setting test priorities using statistical tools.
 Planning flight test technique, data analysis plan and test cards for pilots; defining procedures including safety limits.
 Supporting mission execution real time as a control room personnel providing functional area expertise for test pilots real time.
 Analyzing test data, reviewing post flight videos, obtaining feedbacks of system usability and functionalities.
 Following up on system abnormality, evaluating product performance per specifications and reporting to DoD decision makers.
Goodrich Corporation, Aircraft Wheels & Brakes & Material Simulation and Technical Center
Engineering Intern, Department of High Temperature Composites, Santa Fe Springs, CA
Jun. 2009 – Sept. 2009
Research, development and fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) for use on turbine engines and hypersonic aircraft.
Coordinated process improvement projects on high temperature alloy and CMC materials to support a patent application.
Conducted non-destructive testing (NDT), thermo-mechanical evaluation of pre-impregnated fiber tows per ASTM.
Participated in Continuous Improvement/ Lean events for designing and building a more efficient composite lab space.
Engineering Co-op, Project Engineering / Sustaining Engineering, Troy, OH
Jun. 2008 – Dec. 2008
 Qualification testing of aircraft wheel and brake design and coordinated the FAA Technical Standard Order submission for 747-8.
 Validated the Double O-ring Seal design of the Airbus A340-500/600 brake pistons.
 Coordinated Bombardier BD700 and Embraer ER145 torque button material change for cost reduction of $150K/yr.
 Designed and supported the tooling of the weight ballast for the 747-8 nose wheel and implemented brakes testing for 777.
 Interfaced with Procurement, Test Lab. Metrology, and Quality/Configuration throughout several product improvements.
Engineering Co-op, Nano-Composite Material Engineering R&D, Brecksville, OH
Mar. 2006 – Sept. 2006
 R&D through preparation, test and evaluation of Carbon nano-fiber reinforced composite material for applications.
 Failure analysis using various machines e.g. Scanning Electron Microscope and Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer.
 Documented procedures for standard operation of lab equipments and testing.
SKILLS
 Pro/Engineer, AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks, GD&T, MATLAB, R (Statistic), LabView, MS Access/ SharePoint. Bilingual in English/Chinese
EDUCATION & TRAINING
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
B.S. Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
 Technical electives: Flight Test Engineering, Rocket Propulsion and Space Power Generation.
 Design projects: Roller Coaster, Satellite, A-10 Redesign, Blended Wing Body Jet Liner Design.
 Undergraduate Research: Fluent Modeling of the Combustion by Angled Injection in Supersonic Combustor.
 OSU Rocket Team, Society of Women Engineer, Honor Receiver of Donovan Scholarship and OSU Grant
West Los Angeles College Aviation Maintenance Technology: Hydraulic, Landing Gear and Fuel System Lecture/Lab
Raytheon Advanced Technical Class: Introduction to Aerospace Structural Design and Analysis
VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES
Berkut Engineering and Design Inc. (BEDI), Santa Monica Airport
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Assisted designing and building of the prototype Mobius, an unmanned Long EZ variant.
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Fast prototyping and Component layout and packaging in airframe with extensive iterations in design
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Rutan’s Canard aircraft building; Pre-preg/wet lay-up composite parts tooling and manufacturing.
Lucas County, OH Challenger Center Rocketry Club: Student Advisor for Team America Rocketry Competition (2010)
ORGERNIZATIONS
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Santa Monica Airport Chapter, Aerospace & Defense Forum, New Space Advocate