Landon Rast
Scottsdale
Summary
Detail-oriented mechanical engineer with three years of experience in the aerospace industry, recognized for a unique blend of technical expertise and strong communication skills. Proven ability to design high-performance solutions that adhere to industry standards while effectively leading teams to success. Exceptional technical and troubleshooting skills enhance quality and increase customer satisfaction. Passionate about developing innovative engineering solutions through advanced CAD software and comprehensive engineering analysis.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Aeronautical Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Space Systems
03.2025 - Current
- Lead mechanical engineer in development of Ignition Safety Device (ISD) for the Sentinel program
- Assist in development and review of manufacturing instructions
- Design and revise intercontinental ballistic missile components
- Create and revise high level models, engineering drawings, and assemblies via Siemens NX software (CAD)
- Pitch engineering analyses and solutions to key stakeholders
- Perform mathematical analysis to ensure product quality (bolted joint analysis, tolerance analysis, Roark’s/Steinberg analysis)
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to achieve common goal
- Communicate with third party vendors to improve design for manufacturing (DFM)
Associate Aeronautical Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Space Systems
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Work with cross functional teams to design flight hardware for various vehicles
- Develop test procedures and review test data including shock, random vibration, thermal cycle, thermal vacuum, and acceleration
- Design and analyze ASME Y14.5 to develop manufacturable mechanical components
- Design fixtures to aid in the assembly and performance of flight components
- Write qualification by similarity (QBS) analyses to save labor and material cost
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2022
Skills
- Computer-Aided Design (Siemens NX and SolidWorks)
- Fatigue and fracture analysis
- Mechanical Failure Analysis
- Tolerance Analysis
- Bolted Joint Analysis
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Dynamic Analysis
- Thermal Analysis
- Radiation Analysis
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Non-destructive testing
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Efficiency
- Technical Presentation
- Customer Relations
- Graphical Analysis
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Aeronautical Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Space Systems
03.2025 - Current
Associate Aeronautical Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Space Systems
07.2022 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Grand Canyon University
Awards and Certifications
● Northrop Grumman “Bravo to our Stars” recognition
● United States Secret Security Clearance
● SolidWorks Associate Certification
● 3x Western Athletic Conference all academic first team
● 6x Division 1 Collegiate letter achievement
● GCU Cross Country Team Captain
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