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Date Submitted:	01-03-2010
Last Modified:	01-03-2010 (12:42)

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Current job:	Sr. Space Systems Engineer
Employment Term:	Either
Job location:	Own country
Date available:	immediately
Industry:	Consulting/Engineering Services
Keywords	Over 14 years experience as a space systems engineer, with specializations in aerodynamics, propulsion systems, computational fluid dynamics, heat transfer and thermal analysis; Highly skilled in researching, analyzing, and modeling technology for mechani

Career Summary: Over 14 years experience as a space systems engineer, with specializations in aerodynamics, propulsion systems, computational fluid dynamics, heat transfer and thermal analysis; Highly skilled in researching, analyzing, and modeling technology for mechanical and aerospace sub-systems of vehicles; Experienced in systems requirements capture, development and writing; Seeking an engineering position that will expand technical skills in key areas; Open to a lead or management position of a technical project

Current Clearance Level: U.S. Government Top Secret

EDUCATION
Master of Science: Aerospace Engineering, May 2001 University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama Bachelor of Science: Physics, May 1996 Minors: Mathematics & English The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

EXPERIENCE

2/04 – Present Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Huntsville, Alabama Senior Systems Engineer/Analyst e Conducted modeling and simulation of guidance, navigation and control (GN&C) systems for the X-37 Space Maneuver Vehicle and the Ares I-X flight test vehicle SAVANT

1/02 – 2/04

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. (TBE), Huntsville, Alabama Principal Engineer/Program Manager(Promoted) 11/02 - 2/04 Managed two on-site NASA/MSFC-TBE contracts simultaneously: In-Space Propulsion (ISP) Solar Sail Program and Advanced Concepts Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) Project Prometheus Program Provided direct systems engineering oversight and support in the areas of Mission Analysis and System Design, Technology Assessments and Reprioritization for ISP Solar Sail Program
Principal Engineer
1/02 - 11/02 Performed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to resolve dynamics influences on hypersonic reentry vehicles during in-space coast phase for MDA project; calculated preliminary aerodynamics for a ground-based interceptor design for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program
10/98 – 1/02
Sverdrup Technology Incorporated, Huntsville, Alabama Project Manager(Promoted) 8/01 – 1/02 Managed cost and project schedule of a NASA microgravity (μg) thermal analysis task  Documented and presented thermal test results to NASA COTR for Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
Engineer II
(Promoted) 11/00 – 1/02 Designed and analyzed thermal control systems (TCS) including conduction, convection, and radiation of ISS components for intra- and extra-vehicular activities
Engineer I
10/98 – 11/00 Performed thermal analysis verification of the Launch Deployment Assembly (LDA) of the Space Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) for STS Flight 6A
Technical Papers & Publications

New Trends in Astrodynamics and Applications: An International Conference, Edition 1st
, Tryshanda Moton, et. al., Chapter Contributors, Part VII, p. 429, March 2006. Near-Term Interstellar Sailing, presented at the IAA symposium (Aosta, Italy), Tryshanda Moton, Travis Taylor, Gregory Matloff, and Don Robinson, published by British Interplanetary Society, 2006. "Phobos/Deimos Sample Return via Solar Sail" Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 2005, Tryshanda Moton, Gregory Matloff, Conley Powell, Travis Taylor, v. 1065: 429-440. "Nuclear Electric Propulsion Evolution Study" (White Paper), Tryshanda Moton, et. Al, NASA/MSFC, 2004. Solar Sail Application for Comet Nuclear Sample Return (AIAA 2003-5275), Tryshanda Moton, Travis Taylor, published in proceedings for 2003 AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference, July 2003. Nuclear Thermal Propulsion for Earth-to-Orbit Applications (AIAA 2001-0363), Tryshanda Moton, D. Brian Landrum, Paul A. Schallhorn, presented at 2002 AIAA Space Sciences Conference and Exhibit, January 2002.
Launch Vehicle Concept with Tandem Staging and Air Collection
, Journal Of Spacecraft And Rockets, James A. Martin, Brian T. Isaac, Tryshanda Moton, September 1, 1998, pp 660-666.
Tandem ACE
(AIAA publication number: 98-1581), with J. Martin and B. Isaac, presented at the 33rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Seattle, WA, July 6-9, 1997. Honors/Awards 2007 NASA Space Act Award (PARSEC Thermal Cryocooler System Sizing Tool) 2007 NASA Space Act Award (PARSEC Thermal Analysis & Sizing Tool, v. 2.0) 2007 NASA Space Act Award (PARSEC Thermal Analysis & Sizing Tool, v. 1.0) 2005 NASA Group Achievement Award (MEPT/Nuclear Systems Office) 2005 "One NASA" Peer Award (In-Space Propulsion Technology Team) 2003 NASA Technical Support Contractor Award (In-Space Propulsion) 2000 JE Sverdrup/NASA Extra Miler Award (Excellent Customer Support - Flight 6A) 1996-97 NASA Graduate Research Assistantship Award 1996 Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honorary Inductee 1994, 1995 President’s List 1994, 1995 Dean’s List 1991-95 Coca-Cola Leadership Scholarship Award 1991-92 University of Alabama Academic Honors Scholarship Award 1991 University of Alabama Alumni Leadership Scholarship Award
Professional Associations
Senior Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Courses Completed & Relevant Computer Skills
Advanced Modeling and Simulation in MATLAB, October 2009

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•Attended and conducted SAIC Corporate Diversity Training Workshops, July 2007-09

•CRADLE Introductory Course, March 2006

•INCOSE Systems Engineering Course, November 2009

•Project Management I and II courses, January 2005

•AIAA Nuclear Propulsion and Nuclear Reactor short courses, February 2003

•Design & Analysis Proficiencies : PATRAN, FLUENT, CFX-5, SINDA/G, MATLAB, Thermal Desktop/AutoCAD, MATHCAD, Unigraphics, GFSSP, FORTRAN, C++, Visual Basic

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•Member, Nuclear and Future Flight Propulsion Technical Committee (NFFPTC) (AIAA)

•Professional Member, Huntsville Committee of 100

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•Analyzed the thermal protection system (TPS) of the aeroshell of the X-33 launch vehicle prototype (Venture Star) for hypersonic re-entry scenario

•Designed preliminary TMMs of microgravity experiments

•Assisted in the development and implementation of the company Intranet and database system used to communicate online monthly documentation to the customer (NASA-MSFC)

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•Performed steady state and transient thermal analyses for microgravity experiments, slated to fly onboard the International Space Station

•Performed 2-D and 3-D fluid analysis of airflow in the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG). Compared analysis results to thermal environments and integrated systems test data

•Designed thermal mathematical models (TMMs) for ground testing and flight instrumentation of thermal control systems

•Developed thermal control system test plans based on assessment of thermal analysis results and relevance to desired test

•Maintained short- and long-term thermal task plans based on project schedule

•Authored or co-authored documents describing analyses and test plans

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• Organized and supported meetings with NASA program managers and task initiators to discuss experiment thermal objectives, model results, and test plans

• Performed detailed thermal control system design and analysis of μg subsystems, including TCS for component avionics, mechanisms, and other hardware

• Conducted preliminary subsystem thermal tests

　

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• Participated in NASA Headquarters Peer Review as an evaluator for Cycle 2 Solar Sail Contracts

• Developed solar sails requirements assessments for various missions and system architectures

• Research and developed new projects from concept creation to functional design

• Researched and demonstrated concepts for system architecture requirements for Orbital Space Plane (OSP), Next Generation Launch Technology (NGLT), Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) systems

• Conducted trade study analyses of NEP and appropriate power conversion technologies and developed down-select criteria for ISP and NEP systems integration

• Responsible for System Analysis, Integration, Deployment and Testing

• Conducted research and testing of space propulsion systems, including pulsed plasma thrusters (PPT)

• Co-authored and presented several papers on OSP, NGLT, NEP and PPT in representation of company Internal Research and Development (IR&D) and contracted efforts; assisted in editing and review of various proposals

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• Managed a $0.5M budget and supervised work assignments for three subcontracting companies

• Provide technical guidance to engineering team in the design and test phases of solar sail technology

• Directed solar sail mission and system architecture trade studies; responsible for daily interface with MSFC customers regarding solar sail technology

• Performed nuclear reactor design and optimization for NEP Program

• Coordinated team and provided technical guidance on use of current and emerging NEP technology

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• Consulted MSFC ISP and NEP senior management and assisted in management of propulsion contracts

• Assigned and approved work assignments and deliverables of subcontracting companies; provided weekly and monthly deliverables to NASA contract managers

• Conducted MSFC contract negotiations with NASA inter-agencies, other government agencies, universities and private industry companies

• Conducted weekly meetings to provide adequate interface for customer-contractor interaction and ensure effective budget management

• Co-authored, edited, and reviewed technical content for proposals

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• Refined systems engineering approach to integrate program models for NASA Project Constellation

• Conducted nuclear/space environment radiation shielding study; defined requirements for crewed and robotic missions using nuclear thermal reactors in support of NASA Mars Systems Analysis (MSA) studies

• Analyzed nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) and chemical propulsion systems as a contributor to the Mars Exploration Propulsion Trade (MEPT) study team

• Developed software for modeling thermal control systems (TCS) including cryocoolers, tank insulation and radiators for given MEPT vehicle options presented MEPT study results

• Conducted probability analysis, detailed failure assessment and risk management study of orbital debris penetrating LOX and LH2 tanks for in-space vehicle; provided risk analysis and anomaly resolution

• Researched legacy Moon-Mars studies to determine relevance to NASA’s new Vision for Space Exploration; conducted mission concept development for crewed and robotic scenarios

• Performed nuclear propulsion system analysis on indirect NTP system; supported system model development and refinement as required for Project Prometheus studies

• Performed System Architecture Design and Analysis; systems requirements development

• Performed configuration management of spacecraft trajectory analysis software, entitled

• Performs modeling and simulation of Ares I Launch Vehicle and various satellite systems

• Develops simulation of the mechanics of the Ares I Encapsulation Service Module (ESM) panel jettison operations; developed complex equations used for vehicle simulations

• Conducts scientific research and trade studies for launch vehicle concepts and space vehicle systems

• Analyzes and generates requirements for thermal protection system (TPS) for Space Operations Vehicl

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