Josh Parkerson is a mechanical engineer with over five years of experience in the aerospace industry. He has worked as a mechanical/structural designer and engineer for Advanced Integration Technology and L-3 Communications, utilizing CAD software like CATIA and NX. His responsibilities included mechanical/structural design, FEA analysis, prototyping, manufacturing support, and project management. He has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

1. Josh Parkerson
Mechanical Engineer
3120 Devonshire Dr, Apt 232 ! Plano, TX 75075
(512) 576-1881
joshparkerson@gmail.com
Summary Over five years of structural and mechanical design experience in the
Aerospace industry
Integrity and values proven during a career involving sensitive national and
proprietary data
Work experience illustrates an ability to take initiative in diverse professional
environments involving advanced technologies
Demonstrated strong communication skills in the form of design review
presentations and written technical reports
Effective interpersonal skills integral to past and future success
Work Experience Advanced Integration Technology, Plano, TX December 2013 - Present
Mechanical/Structural Design Engineer
Mechanical/Structural designer of Aerospace tooling
Utilize CATIA CAD software to convert concepts into engineering models
and drawings
Evaluate CAD generated models for structural integrity using ALGOR FEA
Assemble, calibrate and test automated drilling machines to ensure that they
meet customer specifications
Order materials and tools for manufacturing projects
Generate planning for machined detail parts and assemblies
Track progress of projects and provide status updates to the customer
L-3 Communications, Greenville, TX December 2009 - December 2013
Structural Design Engineer
Researched and developed layouts for integrated system designs
Designed detail parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures
Developed engineering models and drawings using NX CAD
Used 3D printers to create prototypes for fit and function testing of designs
Coordinated with Tooling and Flight Sciences during the design release
process
Programmed 3D parts for CNC operated machine tools using NX CAM
software
Programmed and nested 2D parts for CNC operated machine tools using
Optimation software
Technical Skills Proficient in:
CATIA CAD, Microsoft Office, ALGOR FEA, NX CAD, NX CAM, OptiLaser
OptiPunch, OptiRout
Experience with:
Microsoft Project, Matlab, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, ANSYS, JMP,
C, C++
Education The University of Texas, Austin, TX August 2009
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Senior Design Project: Design, testing, and analysis of a dehumidifying air
conditioner
Thermal Fluids Systems Project: Analysis of Westinghouse combustion
turbine
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