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Kelly Winn

Denver

Summary

Accomplished engineer with experience at SpaceX, specializing in propulsion systems and project management. Proven track record in system design and process improvement, leveraging critical thinking to drive innovation. Successfully led teams and managed complex projects, enhancing operational efficiency and achieving significant advancements in aerospace and automotive technology. Skilled in technical reporting and engineering documentation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Propulsion Launch Engineer

SpaceX
08.2023 - 10.2023

• Developed, maintained, and executed procedures for the integration and test of crew/cargo Dragon flight hardware as well as ground support equipment

• Maintained operational readiness of all systems supporting Dragon spacecraft ground operations

• Operated ground and spacecraft fluids systems as an on-console test engineer

• Conducted vehicle system level checkouts as a test conductor on console for flown capsules

• Developed and refined inspection, repair/retrofit, assembly and system test procedures based on lessons learned for maximum efficiency

• Worked with and assisted skilled technician workforce to carry out integrated system build, operation, and maintenance

• Designed new systems and improved existing ones to support vehicle processing requirements

• Provided innovative solutions to problems while working with minimal supervision

• Responsible for enabling day-to-day execution of the vehicle maintenance, propellant system checkouts and avionics test flow

• Managed and tracked multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals

Propulsion Design Engineer

United Launch Alliance (ULA)
06.2021 - 07.2023

● Certified Responsible Engineer delegate (product owner/support) for flight-critical components. Focus on End-to-end integration, production/test support, technical decision making, driving non-conformances into actionable items, corrective actions, and system improvements

● Individual Supplier Engineering Point of Contact for Flight Critical Components providing technical support for supplier engineering, ULA Engineering, ULA factory testing and integration, and Launch Site processes

● Coordinator of Vulcan Booster Fill & Drain Valve Qualification and Testing Requirements Summaries development

● ICPS Propulsion Engineering Technical Delegate supporting component and system non-conformance investigations and Denver Operations console support for Artemis I launch 11/2022

● On-console support for Delta IV Heavy and SLS/ICPS wet dress rehearsals, tanking tests, and launch operations

● Developer/Presenter of critical presentation materials to technical decision making boards, anomaly review boards, design change boards, and upper level management review boards

● Reviewing, creating, and altering engineering models / drawings

● Experience reviewing and evaluating data during system health reviews, anomaly investigations, component and sub-system production acceptance testing, and hazardous ops support (ADMS, Arcplot, Excel)

Project Manager

CU Boulder SAE Baja Race Team
08.2020 - 05.2021

• Successfully led a team of 14 Senior Mechanical Engineering students in the optimization of a student-made offroad vehicle
• Established a comprehensive vehicle testing suite to identify opportunities for performance improvements
• Prepared vehicle and supporting design documentation for competition in international validation events

Race Vehicle Engineer

CU Boulder Automotive Racing Team
08.2016 - 11.2018
  • Applied automotive restoration experience and mechanical engineering background to generating vehicle design criteria and performance objectives based on competition rules
  • Fit and installed welded thru-dash 7-point roll cage into race vehicle
  • Led mock technical inspections and pre-race checkouts prior to competition departure
  • Carried out pit repairs and emergency maintenance during races, participated as driver and crew

Technical Intern

Plastics Design & Manufacturing
05.2018 - 08.2018

• Operated and repaired industrial vacuum thermoforming machines, 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills, and high-volume extrusion lines

• Assembled and fabricated complex plastic components

• Tested and observed materials and product for quality

• Provided facility and equipment maintence work


Technician

Small Engine Masters
05.2016 - 08.2016

● Independent mechanical technician responsible for diagnosing equipment failures and implementing solutions

● Performed equipment maintenance operations and educated customers on proper machine maintenance

● Fabricated custom equipment to achieve repair solutions

● Supported subcomponent inventory control

● Maintained accurate work records and supported quality control initiatives

Education

Mechanical Engineering

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05-2021

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Data analysis
  • Engineering documentation
  • Technical reporting
  • System troubleshooting
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Process improvement
  • System design
  • Design development
  • Schematic reading

Certification

  • Certified Solidworks (CAD) Associate, 2014
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Pass, 2021

Timeline

Propulsion Launch Engineer

SpaceX
08.2023 - 10.2023

Propulsion Design Engineer

United Launch Alliance (ULA)
06.2021 - 07.2023

Project Manager

CU Boulder SAE Baja Race Team
08.2020 - 05.2021

Technical Intern

Plastics Design & Manufacturing
05.2018 - 08.2018

Race Vehicle Engineer

CU Boulder Automotive Racing Team
08.2016 - 11.2018

Technician

Small Engine Masters
05.2016 - 08.2016

Mechanical Engineering

University of Colorado At Boulder
Kelly Winn