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MICHAEL D. ARACE

Pittsfield

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with 30 years of experience in repackaging COTS electronics for tactical and ground-based NAVAL programs. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments and acquire knowledge efficiently. Committed to continuous learning and effectively managing change to drive project success. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Systems Engineer Triggerfish

GENERAL DYNAMICS Mission Systems
05.2021 - Current
  • Led IPT for TPS Non-native and TMS Non-native efforts, responsible for cost, schedule, and management of engineering disciplines during transition of two legacy systems to Kubernetes platform functioning on Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) Hardware

Systems Engineer Fire Control Training

GENERAL DYNAMICS Mission Systems
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Program coordinator for Strategic Weapon Training System (SWTS)
  • Responsible for new training facilities for the Dreadnought and Columbia platforms
  • IPT lead for the Auxiliary Targeting Training Equipment

Lead Mechanical Engineer

GENERAL DYNAMICS Mission Systems
11.1992 - 05.2019
  • Project lead on multiple projects responsible for cost, schedule and management of engineering disciplines on the packaging of COTS equipment for Naval tactical and training platforms.
  • Lead engineer responsible for the design and development of various Electronic Assemblies including Test Equipment, Power Equipment and Electronic Modules.
  • Responsible for complex stress modeling tasks of electronic equipment involving solid modeling with computer aided design software, followed by generation of complex finite element models for thermal, shock and vibration analysis.
  • Perform engineering investigation and evaluation of electronic assemblies including qualification testing for Military environmental requirements (shock, vibe thermal and acoustic).
  • Coordinate with drafting and other functional groups to deliver new products from Concept to Manufacturing.
  • Responsible for coordination of facility renovation projects of test berths, involving HVAC and Power

Product Design

APPLE COMPUTER
Santa Clara
01.1991 - 10.1992
  • Responsible for the development of floppy disk drive products with Asian OEM drive manufacturers.
  • Responsible for working with CPU product design groups to establish optimum drive mounting configurations for future CPU's under development.
  • Perform engineering investigation and evaluation of new floppy disk drives. This included shock and vibration, environmental testing, life cycle testing.
  • Designed test fixtures for evaluating floppy drive products.
  • Responsible for sustaining engineering issues on released floppy drive products.
  • Responsible for coordinating cost reduction efforts on drive products with OEM manufacturers.
  • Worked along with Apple service to resolve customer problems and field issues with floppy drive products.

Mechanical Engineer

GENERAL DYNAMICS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (GTE Govt Systems)
Mountain View
12.1986 - 01.1991
  • Responsible for design of electronic equipment to meet thermal, shock and vibration environmental requirements for the AN/WLQ-4(V)1 Naval program.
  • Responsible for the development of electronic packaging with emphasis on manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
  • Designed a closed-loop cooling system for electronics in a cabinet enclosure.
  • Experience in quieting of heat exchangers, fans, and airflow to reduce structureborne and airborne noise within electronics hardware and cabinets.
  • Responsible for design of electronic equipment to incorporate COTS VME circuit cards and meet stringent environmental system requirements.
  • Designed electronic equipment to meet human factors and EMI/RFI requirements.
  • Coordinated drafting team efforts including technical direction, task scheduling, performance monitoring and reviewing designs.

Education

Masters - Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
05.1998

Masters of Mechanical Engineering -

SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
Santa Clara, California
06.1991

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, Massachusetts
06.1986

Skills

  • Project management
  • System integration
  • Requirements analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Product development

Affiliations

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Accomplishments

Project Management, Project lead on various program projects related to ISS program. Responsible for all engineering disciplines on project in meeting customer technical, cost and delivery milestones.

Additional Information

DOD Top Secret, Professional Mechanical Engineer, California, 26564

Certification

  • Professional Mechanical Engineer, State of California. Certificate No. 26564

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Systems Engineer Triggerfish

GENERAL DYNAMICS Mission Systems
05.2021 - Current

Systems Engineer Fire Control Training

GENERAL DYNAMICS Mission Systems
05.2019 - 05.2021

Lead Mechanical Engineer

GENERAL DYNAMICS Mission Systems
11.1992 - 05.2019

Product Design

APPLE COMPUTER
01.1991 - 10.1992

Mechanical Engineer

GENERAL DYNAMICS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (GTE Govt Systems)
12.1986 - 01.1991

Masters - Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS

Masters of Mechanical Engineering -

SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

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