Aj Hubner, Pe
About Aj Hubner, Pe
Aj Hubner is a Lead Test and Evaluation Engineer at General Atomics, specializing in developing test plans for environmental assessments of systems for the US Navy's next-generation aircraft carrier. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC San Diego and an MS in Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics from the University of Southern California.
Work at General Atomics
Aj Hubner serves as the Lead Test and Evaluation Engineer (Engineer 7) at General Atomics in San Diego, CA. He has held this position since 2014, accumulating ten years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include developing and documenting programmatic test plans that validate system-level design requirements, with a focus on environmental tests such as shipboard shock and vibration. He also provides technical direction and oversight to a team of test engineers, ensuring that test plans are executed on schedule and within budget.
Education and Expertise
Aj Hubner earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC San Diego, where he studied from 1997 to 2002. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics, from the University of Southern California between 2009 and 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in developing and testing complex systems, particularly in the context of military applications.
Background
Aj Hubner completed his high school education at St. Ignatius High School in San Francisco, CA, from 1994 to 1997. His foundational education laid the groundwork for his pursuit of higher studies in engineering. Following his undergraduate degree, he gained further specialization in mechanical engineering, which has been instrumental in his career development.
Technical Responsibilities
In his role, Aj Hubner is responsible for developing and testing electromagnetic aircraft launch and recovery systems for the US Navy's next-generation aircraft carrier, CVN-78. He acts as a customer liaison, coordinating engineering solutions that align with technical needs, program costs, and schedule requirements. His experience includes installing, operating, and testing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electronics, electric motors, and pulse power electrical systems over 1000V.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Aj Hubner leads process improvement projects aimed at reducing total costs while enhancing product consistency. His initiatives focus on optimizing engineering processes and ensuring that the testing and evaluation phases are efficient and effective, contributing to the overall success of the projects he oversees.