Luke J.

Experience

• Mechanical Engineer I – Fluid & Process Systems (Ground Support Equipment) Firefly Aerospace · Full-time Apr 2025 – Nov 2025 7 mos Cedar Park, TX, United States • Designed and documented pressurized fluid and process piping systems for launch vehicle ground support operations, including P&IDs, line lists, valve lists, and equipment specifications
  • Reviewed and approved pipe weldments and manufacturing processes for compliance with ASME B31.3 process piping standards, ensuring safety, code conformity, and manufacturing readiness prior to production release
  • Created and reviewed orthographic and isometric drawings, 3D CAD models, and BOMs in Siemens NX
  • Authored technical specifications and design documentation following ASME Y14.5 and company quality standards
  • Coordinated with vendors to evaluate and specify pumps, control valves, and instrumentation; reviewed vendor drawings and datasheets for technical compliance
  • Supported vendor selection and design reviews, evaluated pump, valve, and instrument datasheets for compliance with technical requirements
• Core Engineering Associate Pantex Plant (DOE Contractor) · Full-time Jul 2023 – Apr 2025 1 yrs 9 mos Amarillo, TX, United States • Applied mechanical design principles and data-driven validation to develop tooling and calibration systems improving process reliability, repeatability, and standard compliance
  • Supported technology insertion and engineering projects for industrial processes and facility systems, optimizing additive manufacturing workflows, automating engineering workflows and reporting, and ensuring compliance with DOE safety and quality standards, improving efficiency and repeatability
  • Supported creation and maintenance of engineering documentation and standard operating procedures for industrial and additive manufacturing systems, ensuring compliance with DOE regulations and ASME standards