Dan Williams
About Dan Williams
Dan Williams is a Staff Technical Program Manager at Carnegie Robotics, with a strong background in mechanical engineering and over ten years of experience in jet engine mechanical design. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Boeing and GE Aviation, focusing on hardware ownership and project management across military and commercial aviation applications.
Current Role at Carnegie Robotics
Dan Williams serves as a Staff Technical Program Manager at Carnegie Robotics, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees various technical programs, ensuring effective project management and execution. His responsibilities include managing projects from concept development through to on-site field support, leveraging his extensive experience in hardware ownership.
Previous Experience at Carnegie Robotics
Before his current role, Dan Williams worked at Carnegie Robotics as a Senior Hardware Engineer from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to the development of hardware solutions, applying his engineering skills to enhance the company's robotics technology.
Professional Background in Aerospace Engineering
Dan Williams has a diverse background in aerospace engineering, having worked at Boeing and GE Aviation in various engineering roles. His tenure at Boeing included positions as NMA Fan Cowl Stress Lead and Structural Analysis Engineer, where he focused on stress analysis and design. At GE Aviation, he held multiple roles, including Senior Engineer in Rotating Parts Design and Staff Engineer in Military Turbine Rotor Design, accumulating significant experience in jet engine mechanical design.
Education and Expertise in Mechanical Engineering
Dan Williams earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he completed from 2009 to 2012. His academic background supports his expertise in engineering design techniques, applied mathematics, and electronic tools.
Experience in Military and Commercial Applications
Dan Williams possesses extensive experience in both military and commercial applications for fixed wing and rotor aircraft. His work at GE Aviation and Boeing has provided him with a robust understanding of the complexities involved in aerospace engineering, particularly in the design and analysis of jet engines.