Terry Best
About Terry Best
Terry Best is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with over 16 years of experience at Belcan and additional roles in various engineering positions. He specializes in mechanical and electrical systems for military applications and has expertise in designing flight safety systems for aircraft.
Work at Belcan
Terry Best has been employed at Belcan as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer since 2008. In this role, he has contributed to various projects focusing on mechanical design and engineering solutions. His tenure at Belcan spans 16 years, during which he has developed expertise in system environmental requirements, specifically ensuring compliance with MIL-810G standards for military applications.
Education and Expertise
Terry Best studied at the University of South Florida, where he gained foundational knowledge in mechanical engineering. He possesses extensive experience in mechanical and electrical systems engineering, particularly within military combat vehicles. His expertise includes designing advanced fire suppression systems and flight safety systems for aircraft, such as the Gulfstream G-650 and Learjet.
Background
Before joining Belcan, Terry Best worked at Ceco Concrete Construction L.L.C. as a Project Manager from 2003 to 2007. He also served as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Florida Drafting Services for one year from 2016 to 2017. His earlier experience includes a role as Production Engineering Manager at Galtronics Corporation Ltd. from 1994 to 1998, where he focused on R&D mechanical and RF design.
Achievements
Terry Best has engineered complex test plans that involve millisecond timing and data capture of thermal, explosion, and suppression events using high-speed cameras and data loggers. He has performed extensive testing related to ballistics and explosively formed projectiles at significant military testing locations, including China Lake and Aberdeen Proving Grounds. His work has significantly contributed to the development of safety and performance standards in military applications.