Blaine Allen

Multi-disciplinary Engineer
& Aerospace Mechanic

I’m determined to help accelerate the manufacturing of Starships. My experiences provided me with exceptional qualifications in several fields critical to this effort.

Resume & Experience Details

Problem Solving

Engineered fluid flow modeling with differential equations

Developed techniques using differential equations to model fluid systems for applications in pharmacokinetics and brain injury prognosis.

General mathematics can be used in various complex systems modeling.

Presentation

Constructed EEG (electroencephalograph) for brain computer interface applications

Developed electrical electroencephalograph hardware and software. Won first place in design competition for electrical hardware, signal processing, and pattern recognition.

Presentation

Engineered electrical time series analysis techniques

Designed pipeline of signal amplification, processing with fast Fourier transforms, wavelet convolutions, and source reconstruction of electrical activity.

Applications to microvolt brain activity are generalizable to other electrical systems.

Presentation

Air Force Crew Chief Mechanic: KC-135 Stratotanker Craftsman

Maintained military aircraft, ensuring continuous and reliable operation of flight systems to accelerate mission timelines.

Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for actions taken “averting $633.6 million in catastrophic damages”.

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Currently collaborating with South Texas Astronomical Society

Various engineering, astronomy, and community service projects in Brownsville, TX to contribute to “ignite the curiosity of space exploration” and hone technical skills.
Guiding engineering of hybrid rocket (NO2 + HTPB) for Brownsville high school team for 10,000 ft altitude attempt.

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Homeless Shelter Shift Supervisor
(Grad school night job)

Leveraged teamwork with algorithmic and engineering thinking to optimize and balance resource supply and demand.

Poised to resolve high-stakes crisis situations when solo-operating in a homeless shelter.

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Aerospace Mechanic

Supervised and performed the inspection, troubleshooting, and hands-on maintenance of all aircraft systems. Responsible for signing off on final system checkouts before crewed flights.

Engaged in over 60 temporary duty travel missions CONUS and supported over 150 missions OCONUS and through Middle East combat zone deployment.

Technician Duties & Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, inspect, install, replace, rig, or adjust (including, but not limited to):

Mechanical: Panels, sheet metal failure/cracks, corrosion identification, windows, flight control surfaces (ailerons, flaps, speed brakes), horizontal and vertical stabilizer, landing gear assembly, brake assembly, cables/wire rope accessories, rivets, fasteners, bolts, clamps, grommets, screws, gaskets, safety wire, etc.
High-pressure Hydraulic/Pneumatic: cylinders, motors, pumps, snubbers, valves, adapters, fittings, couplers, gauges, hoses, o-rings, etc.
Electrical: 3-phase motors, AC motors, DC motors, linear actuators, engine ignitors, radome, centrifugal blowers/fans, switches, relays, solenoids, indicator lights, all aircraft lighting systems, circuit breakers/fuses, breaker/fuse panels, various wiring and wire harness maintenance, etc.
Service: ~5000 psi pneumatic nitrogen and hydraulic fluid servicing, gaseous aviators breathing oxygen (GOX), F-108 jet engine hydraulic fluid and oil
Inspection: Inspected aircraft with extreme attention to detail for serviceability, part compliance, corrosion identification, installation errors, flight/mission damage, and manufacturing defects. Aircraft inspection detail varying from 30 minutes to 4+ hours (preflight, post-flight, etc) and certified final checkout prior to crewed flight.