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E R I C E A G E N
7970 S. Cedar Cir. – Littleton, Co. 80120
(303) 523-9810 – ericeagen@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated, innovative leader, with demonstrated focus on product, process, and tool
improvement. These skills have been honed by experience in a variety of positions held in
the aerospace field, as well as personal endeavors in commercial markets. A reliable,
energetic, enthusiastic, confident and personable individual who maintains outstanding
relationships with colleagues and customers.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
 Manager Test Integration and Data Evaluation team for Atlas V and Delta IV rocket
programs
 Automation of all test related processes and documentation with web-based integration
 Environmental Test Integration Leader: Structural, Vibe, Shock, Fluids, Acoustic and
Thermal
 Rocket system redesigns and qualifications resulting in multi-million-dollar cost
reductions
 Awarded Patents for an invention related to reducing drag and increasing heat transfer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MANAGER TEST, INTEGRATION AND DATA EVALUATION -United Launch Alliance (ULA)
and Lockheed Martin Space Systems (LMSS) -Atlas IIAS and V, and Delta II and IV (2003- Present)
– Lead System, Subsystem and Component test requirement generation and control
– Lead post-test and flight data analytics, anomaly resolution, and customer report presentation
– Vehicle Master Data Unit S/W loads and Telemetry Format file generation and control
– Vehicle instrumentation and measurement specific calibration process
– Lead of tool and processes improvements teams that include Avionics, Propulsion,
Structures, Mission Integration, Analysts, Chief Engineers, Production and Launch
Operations, and direct involvement with the Air Force, NASA, Navy and Commercial
customers
– Budget, Schedule and Resource processes- Control Account Manager (CAM)
– Lead engineer for numerous proposals for Air Force, NASA and Commercial customers
ACOUSTIC MITIGATION PRIME ENGINEER- LMSS (2000-2003)
– Led development, design, test and installation of the Atlas 14-foot Payload Faring Acoustic
Panel redesign
– Significant cost reduction due to ease of manufacturing and installation, and increased
product reliability
– Currently, over $8 million savings realized
TEST LEAD - LMSS (1996-2000)
– Supervised team responsible for the Atlas launch vehicle production and launch site
Integrated Test Plans (ITPs), Air Force Design Equivalency Review (DER), proposal
support, development test planning, and integration and support for Atlas programs
– Coordinated all test activities with associated laboratories, vendors, customers, and program
personnel to ensure test equipment design, fabrication, and test performance met all program
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STAFF TEST LEAD- LMSS (1994-1996)
– Lead test engineer for a large Atlas rocket redesign program that included numerous
development and qualification tests on a newly designed Upper Stage Equipment Module,
Payload Adapter and Separation System
o Structural, separation, shock, vibration and contamination testing
o All testing was completed on time and under allocated budget
SENIOR ENGINEER: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT- LMSS (1988-1994)
– Identified areas in the Titan IV design and manufacturing processes that could be changed
to reduce costs and production times
– Developed thermoplastic parts designed to replace existing high quantity assemblies
– Stress, Thermal, Material, and Compatibility analysis on redesign candidates
– Conceptualized new methods for machining, casting, heat treating, injection molding,
fabrication, and assembly of sheet metal, mechanisms, and welded parts
– Requirements development, cost analysis, vendor surveys, and trade studies
– Prepared and delivered presentations to the program management on each redesign
– Coordinated part requalification and implementations with Product Engineers
– Multi-million-dollar cost savings realized
STRUCTURAL TEST LAB ENGINEER- LMSS (1984-1988)
– Lead Test Integration Engineer for the LMSSC Structures Laboratory
– Interface with customers and develop test requirements
– Develop, analyze, manufacture, and ensure the effective function of systems used to perform
static and dynamic loading on a variety of spacecraft and handling equipment
– Designed reaction structure, instrumentation location, loading head interface, and load line
configuration
– Conducted testing and report generation
Related Personal Experience
FORMED DRAGON ENGINEERING LLC
– Designed, developed, tested, patented (3), and marketed a technology invented to reduce
drag and increase heat transfer for athletic garments
– Invention consists of a mechanism used to trip the boundary layer on the arms, legs, and
torso of the human body moving through a fluid medium, resulting in drag reductions of up
to 40% and heat transfer increases of up to 30%
– Technology added to the US Ski team and Speed Skating team racing suits for World Cup
and Olympics
– Licensed the technology to TYR for use on Aqua Shift Swimwear
– Collaborated with leading compression sock manufacturer to integrate technology into
running and biking products
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MECHANICAL ENGENEERING (BSME) from University of
Colorado, Boulder- 1983
CURRENT CLEARANCE-DOD SECRET AND SSBI/POLY