Mechanical Engineering
We provide innovative mechanical solutions for advanced technology prototypes. Prototypes we have worked on include airborne and space-based laser communications systems, biological agent detectors and identifiers, and large radar antenna systems. We are the Engineering research area's center for 3D computer-aided design with expertise in precision-engineered systems, optomechanical systems, mechanisms, dynamic metrology, composite structures, highly efficient lightweight structures, electronics packaging, and cable design. Our staff are involved in every step of a program's execution from conceptual design all the way to environmental and performance testing.
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I have long been inspired by space exploration, and I knew from a young age that I wanted to help make these missions possible.
Ariel Sandberg
Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineering
Even on my first project I was given a good deal of autonomy and responsibility.
Paula Marie Countouris
Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineering
Working on complex problems of U.S. national security builds a lot of perspective into my life. It’s a humbling experience.
Steven Gillmer
Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineering
Advancing Our Research
Featured Publications
HF vector sensor for radio astronomy: ground testing results
Sep 13
AIAA Space 2016 Conf. and Exposition, 13-16 September 2016.
Vector antenna and maximum likelihood imaging for radio astronomy
Mar 5
2016 IEEE Aerospace Conf., 5-12 March 2016.
Development and application of spherically curved charge-coupled device imagers
Apr 1
Appl. Opt., Vol. 54, No. 10, 1 April 2015, pp. 3072-82.
