Mark Marasch's profile answers

My ideal work environment is a place that is always changing, where multiple technical and business disciplines work together, and outstanding achievement is recognized.

I want to be part of a technical team working on critical innovations. I will lead a multi-disciplined technical team toward a common goal, while taking responsibility for schedule, cost, and performance. The results of this work will be truly tangible and measurable.

Led eight engineers in "non-traditional" vulnerability assessments supporting Missile Defense efforts. Deputy program manager for an advanced propulsion and radiation-hardened power generation demonstration program. Program manager for red-team assessments supporting multiple space systems. Key Accomplishments:
* Campaigned and found funding for a valuable program that had only a few months of funding remaining--built a solid foundation for a mission that continues today.
http://www.kirtland.af.mil/shared/media/documen...
* Designed and hand-built a prototype countermeasure in only 12 months--characterized potential intercontinental missile threat....

I am looking for a career where I lead teams of technical people in making a difference. I like to take responsibility for schedule, cost, and performance on projects involving multiple technical disciplines. I like to see real, tangible results from the work I do. I can lead, and I can roll up my sleeves technically. My primary interests are Astronautical, Aerospace, and Automotive....

Succeeded in a fast-paced 18-month program, accumulating credit hours well in excess of those required, while achieving a 3.48 GPA. Key Accomplishments:
* One of only five officers competitively picked for the Astronautical Engineering MS program
* Thesis: "Applying Flywheel Energy Storage to Solar Electric Orbital Transfers"
http://stinet.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA3...;Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf
* Co-authored and published "Application of Energy Storage to Optimal Solar Electric Propulsion Orbital Transfer" in Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets.
http://www.aoe.vt.edu/~cdhall/papers/A10874.pdf...

Rare student to finish a BS in engineering in only eight semesters. Full Air Force ROTC scholarship, but worked part-time for room and board. 3.35 GPA

Supervised design and performed government acceptance of mechanical support equipment. Led the Material Improvements Projects Integrated Product Team (IPT) including members from Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and the contractor. Responsible for tracking and correcting well over 100 customer-identified deficiencies....

Developed official intelligence position on the flying qualities of foreign threat aircraft. Tasked collection, conducted engineering analysis, and prepared intelligence products. Performed foreign materiel exploitation and characterization of state-of-the-art threat aircraft.

Succeeded in a fast-paced 18-month program, accumulating credit hours well in excess of those required, while achieving a 3.48 GPA. Key Accomplishments:
* One of only five officers competitively picked for the Astronautical Engineering MS program
* Thesis: "Applying Flywheel Energy Storage to Solar Electric Orbital Transfers"
http://stinet.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA3...;Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf
* Co-authored and published "Application of Energy Storage to Optimal Solar Electric Propulsion Orbital Transfer" in Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets.
http://www.aoe.vt.edu/~cdhall/papers/A10874.pdf...

Senior engineer performing a wide variety of work in the trusted role of FFRDC (Federally-Funded Research and Development Center) for Air Force Space Command, the Space Warfare Center, the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, and the National Security Space Office. Wide range of skills and knowledge applied to counterspace, intelligence assessments, operational risk management, on-orbit safety, net-centricity, and tactics development for advanced technologies and emerging capabilities. Key Accomplishments:
* Led risk assessment process supporting Undersecretary of Defense decisions--resulted in well-informed leadership and safe operations.
* Actively participated in XSS-11 (experimental satellite system-11) mission and safety planning--resulted in safe, successful proximity operations.
* Identified existence and analyzed capabilities of potential threats that may affect space operations--prepared space operators for future contingencies.
* Performed protection assessment of commercial imaging satellite systems--identified vulnerabilities and recommended corrective actions.
* Chartered and organized the efforts of the Command and Control Space Situational Awareness Community of Interest--built productive relationships across multiple service and national agency boundaries....