GLEN J.

LESNICK DOD Secret Clearance

Glen_Lesnick@msn.com 9055 W. Geddes Pl., Littleton, CO 80128-4110 (303) 619-0873
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
26 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer in the aerospace industry performing design, and thermal/structural
analysis/dynamic testing of spacecraft, spacecraft batteries and avionics, environmental control and life support
systems (ECLSS) and on-orbit spacecraft thermal support (CONOPS). Diverse experience includes mechanical
design; thermal systems engineering, stress, fatigue and random vibration/dynamic analysis; satellite assembly,
integration and test (AIT), ESS (environmental thermal/vibration testing); material selection/testing (including
composites); research and proposal preparation. Extensive computer and software expertise performing: 3D design
with Unigraphics; thermal analysis with THERMAL DESKTOP / SINDA / FORTRAN, TSS and TAS; Finite Element
Analysis (FEA) with ANSYS, ALGOR, FEMAP, NASTRAN, PATRAN and Finite Element Modeling (FEM/Design
Capture) using the design capture features of ANSYS, Pro/E and Computervision CADDS 5.

Albin Engineering, Sunnyvale, CA 2009

Systems Test Engineer
Developed operating procedures for the Assembly, Integration and Testing of a large government satellite. Work
involved satellite shipping preparations and preparation of large test equipment to be used for TVAC testing.

Under contract to Jacobs Engineering, Houston, TX 2008 − 2009

Life Support / Thermal Systems Analyst
Performed ECLSS trade studies for the NASA Johnson Space Center Constellation/Altair/Lunar Exploration
program. Developed ECLSS schematics for the Lunar Outpost and Lunar Rover, which recommended study of
advanced environmental control systems to be integrated into NASA’s space exploration program. Performed
thermal analysis of electronics intended for use on the International Space Station.

Paragon Space Development Corporation, Tucson, AZ 2007 − 2008

Thermal Systems Analyst
Performed thermal analysis of the Launch Pad Abort version of the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, using
THERMAL DESKTOP. Developed thermal test plan of high power electrical components to investigate means of
reducing thermal interface resistances.

Under Contract to Boeing Phantom Works, Huntington Beach, CA 2003 − 2007

MLI Design Engineer/Thermal Systems Analyst (Gaggle Diversified, Inc. Consultant)
Lead thermal engineer for the Orbital Express (OE) spacecraft On-Orbit mission procedures and operations. Lead
engineer in charge of Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) blanket design using Unigraphics NX2 for the OE program.
Directly responsible for design of over 50 thermal blankets. Developed detailed integrated thermal model of OE
spacecraft using TSS/SINDA. Detailed model involved translating system and subsystem models between
ESARAD, TRASYS, THERMICA, THERMAL DESKTOP and TSS. Instrumental in completing OE Spacecraft
Thermal Vacuum Test. Supported thermal system requirement development and closure.

Swales Aerospace, Pasadena, CA, 1999 − 2003

Program Manager (Consultant to NASA/JPL and Boeing Satellite Systems, formerly Hughes)
Managed a team of up to 25 engineers, performing over 30 spacecraft and subsystem thermal vacuum tests.
Developed schedules, performed tests wrote procedures/reports and directed training efforts. Performed thermal
system design verification on spacecraft using TSS and TAS (Harvard Thermal). Developed SINDA models to
predict thermal performance for space vehicles in orbit and in interplanetary flight. Performed structural analysis
using FEMAP.

Under Contract to Hughes Space & Communications, El Segundo, CA 1998 − 1999

Thermal Systems Analyst/Test Engineer
Lead Test Engineer for spacecraft thermal vacuum (SCTV) tests including training of test engineers. Interfaced
with Systems Test and Space Simulation Laboratory in preparing and SCTV tests. Standardized test
documentation utilizing new procedures and forms that become the standard protocol for new tests. Developed
HS-CINDA systems level thermal models to for space vehicles in orbit.

Under Contract to Hughes Electron Dynamics Division, Torrance, CA 1996 − 1997

Structural Analysis Engineer (Concurrent with Allied Signal)
Performed detailed stress analysis of electronic power supplies using ANSYS Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
software, Pro/E and SDRC Ideas. Also performed material tests evaluating epoxy strength of various adhesives
for use in the bonding of electronic components.

Under Contract to Allied Signal Aerospace, Torrance, CA 1994 − 1997

Structural Analysis Engineer (Concurrent with Hughes)
Performed detailed stress, vibration and fatigue analyses of heat exchangers, avionics and turbomachinery.
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Analyzed components requiring static models of a 650,000 lbf rocket engine, dynamic models of F-22 avionics
and fatigue analysis of electronics and solder joints. Utilized ANSYS and Pro/FEA to develop Finite Element
Models. Developed useful macros, scripts and spreadsheets for analyzing circuit cards with vibration and thermal
stress reliability considerations.

Martin Marietta Astronautics Group, Denver, CO 1982 − 1994

Senior Engineer
Contributed in all functions of the Electronic Packaging Mechanical Department, including mechanical design
and drafting, thermal analysis and test, stress analysis and random vibration fatigue analysis and test. Tasks
included proposal preparation; research and development; material selection and testing of electronic units used in
spacecraft and ground equipment.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Innovations
• Performed difficult thermal model translation from THERMICA to THERMAL DESKTOP for launch vehicle
model integration. Received two employee commendations.
• Responsible for design, procurement, analysis, manufacturing and testing of Martin Marietta's first prototype
Nickel-Hydrogen spacecraft battery.
• Developed an electrical isolation method, which reduced installation time and cost during Nickel-Hydrogen
Battery development program. Received a Co-Invention award.
• Instrumental in developing and testing advanced methods for securing Surface Mount printed circuit boards using
composites for heat sinking and stiffening. The assemblies proved capable of surviving extended random
vibration at levels as high as 60 Grms.
• Performed a detailed, timely thermal analysis and verified results with thermal tests to investigate failure of Dale
resistors during an industry-wide investigation. Presented results incisively to a high level audience. Received an
employee commendation.

Cost Savings
• Prevented costly program delays by providing management with accurate, detailed thermal analyses to support the
critical launch decision for the first $6 Billion MILSTAR satellite.
• Developed, tested and implemented new departmental methods of mounting high-power electrical components to
prevent costly electrical failures from reoccurring.

Weight Reduction
• Responsible for the thermal design of the Magellan spacecraft battery. My thermal and producibility
recommendations helped to significantly improve battery life while lowering machining costs and reducing weight
and volume. Received an employee commendation.
• Recommended materials and design enhancements to reduce weight and increase vibration endurance on the
Titan IV Lightweight Antenna Development project. Received an employee commendation.

CLEARANCES
DOD Secret Clearance March 2018 (Expiration)

EDUCATION
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 1983
B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Minor Degree in Metallurgical Engineering