Aaron Vingle
About Aaron Vingle
Aaron Vingle is a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in nuclear engineering and project management, currently working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has held various engineering roles at organizations such as Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation and Naval Nuclear Laboratory, contributing to significant projects in nuclear materials technology and reactor operations.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Aaron Vingle has been employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2017. In this role, he collaborates with Control Account Managers to identify, assess, track, and report risks associated with the Plutonium Modernization Program (NA-191). His responsibilities include ensuring that various projects, such as Superblock (SBK), B131, and Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), are completed on time and within budget.
Previous Experience in Nuclear Engineering
Prior to his current position, Aaron Vingle worked at several organizations in the nuclear engineering field. He served as a Principal Reactor Refueling/Operations Engineer at Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation from 2016 to 2017. He also worked as a Crew Training Engineer at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory from 2011 to 2017. His experience includes performing calculations for the seismic and structural integrity of components in nuclear facilities.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Vingle holds a Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, which he completed from 2009 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, graduating in 2009. Additionally, he studied at Naval Nuclear Power School in 2012, further enhancing his expertise in nuclear engineering.
Key Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Aaron Vingle has been involved in significant projects within the nuclear engineering sector. He was a key program representative in the development of the Nuclear Materials Technology Program (NMTP) Change Control process. He also led several glovebox projects, focusing on the design and layout of a new Glovebox Expanded Capabilities Project. His role as Project Engineer included overseeing the cold testing of Modern Foundry Casting Equipment.
Early Career and Co-op Experience
Aaron Vingle began his professional journey with a Quality Control Co-Op position at Stanley Electric U.S. Co., Inc. in 2007. He later worked as a Graduate Fellow at The Ohio State University from 2009 to 2010 and as a Graduate Research Associate for a brief period in 2009. His early experiences laid the foundation for his expertise in mechanical engineering and project management.