1. Stuart D. Walker
walkerunit6@msn.com 11679 Ranch Elsie Rd, Golden CO 80403 303-264-9395 Cell
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY LEADER
I am a versatile engineering manager of multidisciplinary engineering teams enabling innovative technical
solutions throughout all phases of a program. My leadership, decisions, delegation and accountability
skills result in significant, demonstrated budget and schedule achievements.
Project Management | Customer I/F | R & D | Systems | Design | Procurement
Launch Vehicles | Spacecraft | Interplanetary & Deep Space | Sample Return | Man Rated
Avionics | Power Sys | Pyro Sys | Range I/F | Sup. Equip. | Software Req. | Integration | Test | Flt Ops
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Deep Space Systems 2011 – Present (Embedded Consultant at LMA)
Orion Multipurpose Crew Vehicle:
Book Manager,
 Orion to KSC T-0 Umbilical Ground Software ICD.
Project Manager,
 Orion Electrical Integration & Compatibility Analysis Group. Mixed LM/NASA JSC group (14) of
multidiscipline engineers resulting in significant dollar savings and schedule by finding system design
errors or marginal performance at the signal system level.
 Analyzed electrical interconnects, design, voltage drop, channel assignment, redundancy, discrete
effects and functional & performance requirements. Created end to end circuit diagrams to support
trouble shooting.
, NextStep
 Advanced Programs: Habitat Module/L2 Outpost, Power System design support.
, Grail Lunar Mission
 Power System Engineer: Supported on-console spacecraft testing.
Dakota Ridge Technologies (2009 to Present)
Owner & Principal Consultant
 Conducted a trade study for the DOE on a solar powered lunar power station sending wireless power to
mobile, remote lunar mining stations.
 Novel micro-sat design with advance power system, cabling, advanced packaging technologies focused
on enabling micro-sat constellations & quick integration.
 Mentor “Careers in Aerospace” to 7th
and 8th
grade students at Coal Creek Canyon K-8 (2016).
 Independent Consultant, Publication: Walker, S (2008) “Wireless Power Transmission vs.
Conventional Transmission Lines for a Lunar Power Station”. White Paper, Department of Energy
Ball Aerospace & Technologies (2000 - 2009)
Presenter, “Future Requirements for Space Energy Storage Systems for the Text 20 Years.” As requested by
NASA/JPL’s Energy Storage Review Committee, 2003, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
Project Manager, Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet Imager/Cloud Cover Radiometer Instrument
 Supported characterization/calibration of an Ozone detection instrument.
 Characterized spectral response, radiance, irradiance & stray light. Supported on-orbit calibration.

2. Ball Aerospace & Technologies (2000 - 2009)
Central, Systems Integration & Test & EGSE: Project Manager,
 Managed 20+ engineers from multiple disciplinary teams..
 Designed, manufactured and delivered specialized electrical test equipment in support of
characterization & verification of spacecraft & avionics subsystems for all Ball programs.
 Developed & implemented program control, resource allocation, schedules & budgets for multiple
projects.
 Provided customer interface & point of contact for group projects.
 Prepared estimates & status updates in support of proposals & program cost. Compliant with
scheduled reporting.
 Made design and manufacturing decisions and formulated contingency plans to deliver equipment on
time and within budget.
Independent Research & Development: Project Manager,
 Managed a $200K Budget per year for 2 years.
 Developed a unique electrical power system for micro-sat spacecraft which yielded increased payload
capacity by 30%.
 Mentor, “Deployment & Intelligent Nano-Sat Operations Satellite, University of Colorado Space Grant
Consortium, 2004-2006, Boulder, CO.
Mars Exploration Rover: Project Manager,
 Managed the development, design, procurement, fabrication, test & delivery of flight power & pyro-
technique subsystem components for the Mars Exploration Rovers under contract to JPL. (Spirit &
Opportunity).
O-Zone Mapper Profiler Suit (OMPS): Electrical Systems Engineer,
 Conducted systems requirements & verification efforts to show compliance & deliver Flight Unit 1.
 Led integration & test engineer for the FM-2 main electronics box – produce & test circuit cards.
 Integrate/test electronics box for eight unique design cards.
Mars Science Laboratory Rover (Curiosity) Program: Electrical System Engineer, Business Development,
 Board Member Critical Design Review for the Mars Science Laboratory (2007)
 Ball Aerospace Liaison coordinating new business activities.
 Exclusive 6 month service with Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) as engineering support for the MSL Rover
program in the integration- test area.
Laser Illuminated Detection & Ranging (LIDAR): Electrical System Engineer,
 Supported electronics definition. Developed for LIDAR navigation component including the NASA
Orion application.
Ares I Launch Vehicle Instrument/Avionics Unit Proposal: Avionics Manager,
 Managed Ares-1 Instrument Unit Avionics Ring proposal.
 Directed the activities of individual subsystem leads supporting various proposal activities including
statement of work documentation, specifications & tech volume and subcontract interfaces.
 Fabricated full size model of Ares avionics ring assembly for demonstration.
Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter Proposal: Avionics Manager,
 Developed the implementation, capabilities & integration plan for the JIMO avionics effort
 Led resource planning including labor, facilities, production capabilities & small business teaming
strategies.
Lockheed Martin Space Systems (1983 – 2000)
Mars Odyssey Orbiter & Mars Phoenix Lander: Project Manager,
 Managed a $14M subcontract for power subsystem flight components.
 Developed the power system for the Mars 2001 Odyssey Spacecraft & Phoenix Lander.
 Patent # 6,211,650 Issued: Phoenix Lander, Li Ion Battery Charge Control, Mars Application, 4/3/2001

3.  Lead & conducted trade studies resulting Li Ion Battery selection & Ultraflex SA technology selection.
Mars Polar Lander, Mars Climate Orbiter, Stardust Comet Sample/Return Mission: Senior Engineer,
 Power system design, integration, characterization, verification/validation testing.

4. Lockheed Martin Space Systems (1983 – 2000)
Mars Global Surveyor: Senior Engineer,
 Lead for electrical support equipment.
 Managed a $6M subcontract for special test equipment. Delivered on time and under budget.
 Led power system requirements & integration,
 Member of the Mission Flight Operations Team for the Power System.
 Presenter, “Mars Global Surveyor Power System,” at the International Electro-Chemical Engineers
Conferencing, 1997, Honolulu, Hawaii. Included Publication: Walker, S & Zercher, R (1997) “Mars
Global Surveyor Power System.”
Lunar Sample/Return Proposal:
 Developed & estimated the power system design.
Genesis Mission: Lead EGSE Engineer,
 Lead Engineer for electrical support equipment for spacecraft testing.
Titan IVB Launch Vehicle:
 Book Manager for the Range Interface Control Document,
 Booster upgrade Flight Safety Subsystem Design/Requirements, EWR 127-1 Tailoring.
Flight Tele-Robotic Servicer: Electrical Engineer,
 Power subsystem integration.
 Managed the development of the flat conductor cable interconnecting control computers, motors & end
effectors.
Commercial Titan III: Lead Electrical Engineer,
 Managed the subcontract for the launch vehicle payload spin assembly.
Mars Observer: System Engineer,
 Supported the integration of the Mars Observer spacecraft on to the Titan launch vehicle.
Light Sat Independent Research & Development Contract: Project Engineer/Designer,
 Managed $200k IR&D to develop a low cost & light weight solar array for Micro-sat applications.
Transfer Orbit Stage: Avionics Engineer
 Responsible for the power system, thrust vector controller procurement, cabling design,
instrumentation integration, shuttle interface, primary silver zinc battery & motor driven switch
procurement.
Peacekeeper ICBM Test Program: Avionics Engineer
 Responsible for the flight termination system, stage III cabling & instrumentation, integration & test
support, battery sizing, voltage drop analyses, & electrical load analyses.
 Launched support team member for 16 flight test vehicle launches at VAFB.
SUPER - Survivable Power System: Systems Engineer,
 Unique multi-threat survivable power subsystem
 Responsible for the spacecraft interface control documentation & system description document.
SPECO – Solar Power Engineering Company: Design Engineer
 Provided system design for a 100 megawatt central Power Station for commercial utility, terrestrial
power generation via solar concentrator photovoltaic technology.
EDUCATION
University of South Dakota, Bachelor of Science: Electronics Engineering Technology
Associate of Science: Computer Technology, Mathematics & Chemistry
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
President, Kipling Villas Home Owners Association, (900 home community), 1990-2000, Littleton, CO.
Mentor, “Mission to Mars Program”, Sunset Junior High Students, 2005, Longmont, CO.
Mentor, CU Space Grant Consortium
STEM Presentations at multiple Schools