Charles Ross C.

I don't just design it. I can build it. I am a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Master Welder with over a decade of experience delivering high-stakes hardware for aerospace, defense, and industrial clients. From the Dream Chaser spaceplane to rapid-turn industrial prototypes, I bridge the gap between theoretical analysis and physical reality. My specialty is "Design-Build" engineering. I possess the advanced analytical skills to certify a spacecraft (FEA, Systems Engineering, Thermal Analysis) and the hands-on trade skills to fabricate the prototype myself. This dual perspective allows me to catch manufacturing issues before they leave the CAD terminal, saving you time and money. How I Can Help You: Advanced Engineering: Mechanical & Structural design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and P.E. stamped reviews. Aerospace Systems: extensive experience with NASA standards, requirements management, and verification (V&V). Product Development: Taking your "napkin sketch" to a fully functional, manufacturable prototype. Fabrication Support: Welding, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and shop-floor troubleshooting. Career Highlights: Chief Engineer, CES: Delivered solar-powered infrastructure and "buy-it-for-life" consumer goods. Sierra Space: Led structural/mechanical design for Dream Chaser subsystems and supported 24/7 testing at NASA Plumbrook. Vita Inclinata: Scaled production 10x for critical load stabilization technology. Innovation: Holder of 3 U.S. Patents in sensor and simulation technology. Whether you need a rigorous structural analysis or a pragmatic solution to a manufacturing bottleneck, I bring the discipline of a P.E. and the grit of a welder to every project. Let’s build something exceptional.