PETER
41 Gay St. Newton MA, 02460 | peter.d@husky.neu.edu | (617) 775-1382
EDUCATION
Northeastern University Boston, MA Graduation – Fall 2019
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics
Courses: Thermal Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, System Analysis and Controls, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanics
of Materials, Engineering Mechanics & Design, Engineering Computation and Design
Community College of the Air Force Wichita Falls, Texas Oct 2006 – July 2007
Aviation Maintenance Technology in Integrated Avionics
Courses: Fundamentals of Avionics Systems, B-1B Instrument & Flight Control Navigation, Automatic Flight
Control Systems, Electronic Principles, Advanced Wire Maintenance, AC Circuits, Basic Solid-State Theory
WORK EXPERIENCE
Boston Scientific, Marlboro MA June 2018 – Dec 2018
Exploratory Endoscopy R&D Co-op
• Developed test methods using Instron force testing with SLA printed fixtures for proof of concept testing
• Named inventor and key contributor to the exploratory efforts of an Endo-luminal Surgical Device
United States Air Force, Enlisted stationed in U.S. and Europe *Secret Security Clearance*
Avionics Specialist – Instruments and Flight Controls Journeyman
Ramstein Air Base, Germany Aug 2011 – Oct 2014
• Enlisted U.S. Air Force avionics systems maintenance technician assigned to the 86th Aircraft
Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) responsible for C130-J instrumentation and flight control sub-systems
• Achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5) and cross-trained to crew chief and other support roles to better
contribute to off station missions to include Greece, England, Poland, and Turkey
Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota July 2007 – Aug 2011
• Avionics systems specialist assigned to the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) responsible for B-1
Bomber maintenance and repair of instrumentation and flight controls; to include pitch, roll, and yaw
stability control augmentation systems (SCAS), automatic flight controls, and gyro-stabilization system
• Diagnosed malfunctions using strictly enforced technical publications, schematics, and wiring diagrams;
while maintaining accurate operational logs, inspection records, and aircraft forms
SKILLS
Applications/Programming: Solidworks, MATLAB, Simscape, Ansys, Python, Java, Linux, Systems admin
Tools: 3 axis-mill, lathe, bandsaw, drill, laser welding, wire EDM, digital oscilloscope, multimeter
• Extensive experience in wire maintenance and cannon plug repair through signal tracking/fault isolation
• Motivated and passionate about new and innovative technology while adapting well to change