Jason Gallagher
About Jason Gallagher
Jason Gallagher is a Lead Mechanical Engineer specializing in automation, currently working at Divergent in Torrance, California. He has extensive experience in mechanical design and engineering, having held positions at notable organizations such as Northrop Grumman, NASA, and Sandia National Laboratories.
Work at Divergent 3D
Jason Gallagher has served as the Lead Mechanical Engineer - Automation at Divergent since 2019. In this role, he oversees engineering activities related to the design, manufacturing, integration, testing, and delivery of robotic assembly cells. His responsibilities include providing technical engineering support and ensuring that projects meet production requirements. Gallagher's expertise in mechanical design and automation contributes to the company's innovative approaches in the field.
Education and Expertise
Jason Gallagher holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Sciences and Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and a Master's degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University. He is currently studying Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Robotic Systems Design and Engineering at UCLA Extension. Additionally, he completed a Project Management Certificate Program at Caltech. Gallagher's educational background supports his analytical skills in Structural FEA, CFD, and Thermal Analysis.
Background in Engineering
Gallagher began his engineering career as a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Sandia National Laboratories in 2002. He worked at NASA Ames Research Center in 2004 as a CFD Research and Test Assistant in the Thermophysics Department. From 2005 to 2012, he was a Structural Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman Space Technology. He then transitioned to MEASUREMENT ANALYSIS CORPORATION, where he served as a Senior Systems Engineer and later as a Senior R&D Engineer from 2012 to 2019.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Jason Gallagher specializes in the design and development of novel robotic systems and deployable mechanisms. He is proficient in industry-standard software tools such as CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, and NX, which he utilizes for mechanical design from concept through commissioning. Gallagher has provided technical assistance in Mechanical Systems Development and Reliability Engineering, contributing to top-level SETA review teams.
Professional Experience Overview
Throughout his career, Gallagher has accumulated extensive experience in various engineering roles. He worked at MEASUREMENT ANALYSIS CORPORATION for seven years, focusing on mechanical systems technology. His analytical experience aids in meeting rapid development timelines, and he has led engineering activities that encompass the entire lifecycle of robotic assembly cells, from design to delivery.