Jesus Morales
About Jesus Morales
Jesus Morales is a Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in structural and thermal analyses, currently working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2017. He has previously held positions at BAE Systems, GE Nuclear Energy, and SSL, and holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Jesus Morales has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Mechanical Design Engineer since 2017. In this role, he has performed structural and thermal analyses to validate the technical basis of proposed designs. His work emphasizes materials and stress-strain calculations, ensuring that designs meet rigorous engineering standards. Prior to his current position, he served as a Sr. Mechanical Engineer at the same laboratory from 2010 to 2012.
Previous Experience at BAE Systems
Jesus Morales worked at BAE Systems as a Sr. Mechanical Engineer from 2012 to 2014 and previously from 2007 to 2009. During his tenure, he interfaced with engineering, manufacturing, and scientific groups to define technical requirements and producibility. His experience at BAE Systems contributed to his expertise in mechanical design and engineering processes.
Education and Expertise
Jesus Morales studied Mechanical Engineering at San Jose State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2004 to 2006. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in mechanical design and engineering.
Experience in Hardware Design at GE Nuclear Energy
In 2007, Jesus Morales worked as a Hardware Design Engineer at GE Nuclear Energy for a duration of four months. This role contributed to his diverse experience in mechanical engineering, allowing him to apply his skills in a different sector of the industry.
Role at SSL (Space Systems Loral)
From 2014 to 2017, Jesus Morales served as a Mechanical Design Engineer Specialist at SSL (Space Systems Loral). In this position, he developed detailed fabrication specifications and documentation, including Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN), for all designs. He also conducted detailed interference and tolerance stack-up analyses to optimize the form, function, and cost of designs.