1. ERIC NELSON ZUGNER, P.E.
1767 North Marshall Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020-1124
619-890-6990 ▪ eric.zugner@ga-asi.com
EDUCATION
San Diego State University ▪ San Diego, CA
§ BSME (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering) ▪ 2013
§ MBA (Master of Business Administration) in Project Management ▪ anticipated 2018
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics ▪ Pittsburgh, PA
§ AAMT (Associate in Aviation Maintenance Technology) (4.0 GPA) ▪ 2002
§ AAET (Associate in Aviation Electronics Technology) (3.7 GPA) ▪ 2003
LICENSES AND PATENTS
§ PE (Professional Engineer) License ▪ 2016
§ Eyewear with Integrated Bottle Opener ▪ Patent D680574 ▪ 2013
§ Temple Bridge with Integrated Bottle Opener for Eyewear ▪ Patent D679315 ▪ 2013
§ FCC (Federal Communications Commission) License with Radar Endorsement ▪ 2003
§ FCC GROL (General Radiotelephone Operator License) ▪ 2003
§ A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) License ▪ 2002
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) ▪ Poway, CA ▪ 2013 to Present
Mechanical Engineer II
§ Utilize aeronautical knowledge and management experience to perform liaison tasks among
design engineers, technicians, manufacturing, and managers
§ Travel to various company locations to maximize communication and progress within vari-
ous groups of the company
§ Design tools and fixtures to support manufacturing and product sustainment
§ Develop, perform, and submit reports for technical inspections
§ Present technical data and make official recommendations
§ Maintain university relationships through on-site recruitment and presentations
§ Mentor GA interns and provide guidance and feedback for their projects
General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems Inc. ▪ Poway, CA ▪ 2011 to 2013
Mechanical Engineer Intern (while earning BSME at SDSU)
§ Technician in multiple areas of inspection and manufacturing
§ Followed detailed procedures manuals and corrected said manuals when necessary

2. Eric Nelson Zugner, P.E.
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Zugner LLC ▪ El Cajon, CA ▪ 2015 to Present
Owner
§ Mechanical and electronic design and fabrication
§ Client product development, testing, and consultation
§ Design, management, and project integration of aircraft system for The National WWII
Museum, New Orleans, LA ▪ via Flyboys Aeroworks, El Cajon, CA
Cymer, Inc. (via QualStaff Resources) ▪ San Diego, CA ▪ 2010 to 2011
Optics Technician 2, Trainer
§ Built, tested, and repaired OPuS module optical pulse stretchers for XLA and XLR lasers
(Achieved 100% OPuS manufacturing yield)
§ Inspected parts for defects both visually and dimensionally based on engineering drawings
§ Troubleshot individual component and laser system faults
§ Analyzed precision diffraction gratings using a laser interferometer
§ Earned trainer certification and trained other employees in all of the above tasks
§ Performed professional teamwork tasks with laser test engineers
Zug Prototyping ▪ San Diego, CA ▪ 2005 to 2010
Owner
§ Performed mechanical and electronic design and fabrication
§ Participated in successful Kickstarter campaign which led to patents and production
§ Designed and fabricated electromechanical troubleshooting satellite television equipment
Custom Marine Electronics (CME) ▪ San Diego, CA ▪ 2004 to 2007
Lead Electronics Technician
Installed, operated, troubleshot, and repaired:
§ RADAR and SONAR systems
§ GPS/computer interface navigation equipment
§ Electromechanical autopilots
VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS
§ Toastmasters International ▪ Cymer Chapter ▪ 2010 to 2011
§ FSAE (Formula Society of Automotive Engineers) ▪ SDSU Chapter ▪ 2009 to Present
§ Warbirds West Air Museum ▪ El Cajon, CA ▪ 2014 to Present
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
§ Donna Mirabella ▪ Manager, Mechanical Engineering Project Control ▪ GA-ASI,
Poway, CA ▪ 586-212-1769
§ Stacy Silverthorn ▪ Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition ▪ GA-ASI, Poway, CA ▪ 858-455-
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