I am seeking a Mechanical engineer or a Mechanical Design Engineer position using my 40 years plus of expertise in the mechanical design engineering field. My experience consists of designing products from conception to production, created innovative electronic packaging for handheld and vehicle mount, improving existing product, and ruggedized commercial product for military application. My background comprised of designing machine part, plastic molded part, ATR chassis (conduction and convection cooling), electronic packaging, lightweight conductively cooled man-portable pack, handheld unit, mechanisms, design small UAV, UAV payload sensors packaging, electronics integration, rack layout & assembly, weldment structures (airframe, submarine & ship), satellite sub-systems, design for 3D printing, system thermal management layout, test equipment and tooling. Comprehensive knowledge of ANSI Y14.5M, various AWS codes, numerous method requirements from MIL-STD-810 and NASA design requirements. Adept at create innovative electronic packaging concepts where conventional method is not possible or practical, analyzing and solving complex problems. Self-motivated professional, capable of working independently or part of a team. Expert user of SolidWorks with EPDM and Windchill. Create drawings per ANSI Y14.5M interpretation and ASME Y14.100 and MIL-STD-100 requirements. Intermediate user of Creo (Pro-E).

Hieu Tang

I am seeking a Mechanical engineer or a Mechanical Design Engineer position using my 40 years plus of expertise in the mechanical design engineering field. My experience consists of designing products from conception to production, created innovative electronic packaging for handheld and vehicle mount, improving existing product, and ruggedized commercial product for military application. My background comprised of designing machine part, plastic molded part, ATR chassis (conduction and convection cooling), electronic packaging, lightweight conductively cooled man-portable pack, handheld unit, mechanisms, design small UAV, UAV payload sensors packaging, electronics integration, rack layout & assembly, weldment structures (airframe, submarine & ship), satellite sub-systems, design for 3D printing, system thermal management layout, test equipment and tooling. Comprehensive knowledge of ANSI Y14.5M, various AWS codes, numerous method requirements from MIL-STD-810 and NASA design requirements. Adept at create innovative electronic packaging concepts where conventional method is not possible or practical, analyzing and solving complex problems. Self-motivated professional, capable of working independently or part of a team. Expert user of SolidWorks with EPDM and Windchill. Create drawings per ANSI Y14.5M interpretation and ASME Y14.100 and MIL-STD-100 requirements. Intermediate user of Creo (Pro-E).

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I am seeking a Mechanical engineer or a Mechanical Design Engineer position using my 40 years plus
of expertise in the mechanical design engineering field.
My experience consists of designing products from conception to production, created innovative
electronic packaging for handheld and vehicle mount, improving existing product, and ruggedized
commercial product for military application.
My background comprised of designing machine part, plastic molded part, ATR chassis (conduction and
convection cooling), electronic packaging, lightweight conductively cooled man-portable pack, handheld
unit, mechanisms, design small UAV, UAV payload sensors packaging, electronics integration, rack layout
& assembly, weldment structures (airframe, submarine & ship), satellite sub-systems, design for 3D
printing, system thermal management layout, test equipment and tooling.
Comprehensive knowledge of ANSI Y14.5M, various AWS codes, numerous method requirements from
MIL-STD-810 and NASA design requirements.
Adept at create innovative electronic packaging concepts where conventional method is not possible or
practical, analyzing and solving complex problems.
Self-motivated professional, capable of working independently or part of a team.
Expert user of SolidWorks with EPDM and Windchill. Create drawings per ANSI Y14.5M interpretation and ASME
Y14.100 and MIL-STD-100 requirements. Intermediate user of Creo (Pro-E).

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal Mechanical Engineer at QinetiQ (formerly MTEQ)
June 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Led hardware design from concept to production for portable electronics and sensor systems; created innovative packaging, thermal management, and ruggedized housings; performed design for manufacturability, conducted linear stress and thermal analysis in SolidWorks, supported PDR/CDR, and developed test fixtures.
Senior Mechanical Designer at Cornet Technology
June 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Led mechanical design projects for commercial and military customers; developed portable electronic packaging, thermal layouts for conductively cooled systems, and rugged housings; contributed to VPX frames, racks, and main system concepts.
Senior Mechanical Designer at Advantage Technical
December 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Provided mechanical engineering support for the Skipjack ROV program; designed sub-structures, electronics housing, and rugged enclosures; created drawings and worked with EPDM.
Senior Design Engineer at DCR Workforce
March 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Mechanical engineering support for BSSU submarine program; produced drawings per ANSI Y14.5M and MIL-STD-100G; prototyping and design verification support.
Senior Mechanical Designer at MEI Technologies
December 1, 2011 - September 25, 2025
Flight hardware designs for ICE-SAT 2; EMI housing and plug-in mezzanine module (LVPC, MCE, PCE) for the Main Electronic Box (MEB). Created drawings per ANSI Y14.5M and GSFC standards.
Mechanical Designer at Advance Technologies & Research Corp
April 1, 2011 - September 25, 2025
Supported future Navy programs; designed long-endurance UAVs (autonomous landing/recovery) and hybrid VTOL concepts; structural frameworks for submarine and naval testing platforms; sensor packaging and layout.
Senior Mechanical Designer at Bastion Technologies Inc
June 1, 2010 - September 25, 2025
Lead mechanical designer for a 10-meter instrument boom, launch lock and release mechanism, and related GSE; oversaw manufacture and scheduling; designed flight-certified hinges and deployment concepts; created proof-of-concept testing fixtures.
Principal Design Engineer at Trident Systems Inc
December 1, 2007 - September 25, 2025
Mechanical design, development and packaging for ruggedized electronics and UAV payloads; led hardware manufacturing support, integration concepts, and racking systems; managed design and documentation to GS/DoD standards.
Mechanical Designer at Echelon
November 1, 2004 - September 25, 2025
Mechanical design and EMI shielding packaging for MMS, ELINT systems; 3D modeling and drawings per standards; contributed to ground and airborne packaging concepts.
Mechanical Designer at Nesco
November 1, 2003 - September 25, 2025
Layout of MMS and waveguide calibration instruments; mechanical parts and packaging; produced drawings to MIL-STD-100 standards.
Principal Designer at Teknadyne Corporation
October 1, 2002 - September 25, 2025
Led design of plastic molding parts, EMI chassis, nozzle configurations, and integrated chassis for guidance systems; memory and mounting solutions for ground monitoring equipment.
Mechanical Designer at Aerotek (Lockheed Martin at NASA Goddard)
October 1, 2001 - September 25, 2025
Mechanical design and layout for Hubble servicing mission tasks; weldments, ground lugs, coolant systems, and integration of vendor hardware within limited space; produced ANSI Y14.5M drawings.
Mechanical Designer at Alex Alternative Experts, Inc.
October 1, 2000 - September 25, 2025
Mechanical design and layout for U.S. Army missile programs; produced designs under cost constraints; assisted in 3D modeling and proposal development.
Senior Designer at Orbital Sciences Corporation
April 1, 2000 - September 25, 2025
Mechanical design and payload integration for Pegasus launch vehicle missions; nitrogen cooling, fairing installation, outgassing protection; aircraft carrier integration work for payloads.
Mechanical Designer at Alex Alternative Experts, Inc.
October 1, 1997 - September 25, 2025
Mechanical design and layout for Pegasus-related components; contributed to proposals and 3D modeling.
Mechanical Designer at Nesco Service Co.
December 31, 1996 - September 25, 2025
Packaging and mechanical design for underwater vehicle systems; drawings per ANSI Y14.5M and MIL-STD-100.
Mechanical Designer at Hughes Simulation
December 31, 1994 - September 25, 2025
Base frame weldments, control linkages, air conditioning, racks and supports for aircraft simulators; ANSI Y14.5M drawings.
Mechanical Designer at Westinghouse Electric Corp.
December 31, 1992 - September 25, 2025
Chassis, heatsink, EMI packaging, instrument housings, test rigs for F-22, F-16 programs; proposal documentation.
Draftsman at Westinghouse Electric Corp.
December 31, 1987 - September 25, 2025
Detailed drawings of chassis, airborne electronics housings, antennas; ANSI Y14.5M and MIL-STD-100.
Draftsman at Consultants & Designers Inc.
December 31, 1984 - September 25, 2025
Mechanical and electrical drawings; revision updates and ECRs; 3D modeling support.

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Secret clearance
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other