Lorne Stoops
About Lorne Stoops
Lorne Stoops is a Mechanical Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and has experience in systems engineering from Georgetown University.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lorne Stoops has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Mechanical Engineer since 2016. In this role, he leads efforts to instrument units with developing sensor technology and provides real-time analysis support during flight testing. Stoops frequently engages with military, government, and private contractor organizations, representing the laboratory in various capacities.
Education and Expertise
Lorne Stoops holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, which he completed from 2013 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in the same field from the same institution, studying from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he has taken courses in systems engineering and system architecting from Georgetown University, enhancing his expertise in these areas.
Previous Experience at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lorne Stoops worked at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems. He served as a Structural Analyst from 2014 to 2016 and as an Engineering Intern from 2011 to 2013. His roles involved significant engineering responsibilities, contributing to projects in El Segundo, CA.
Project Leadership and Contributions
During his career, Lorne Stoops has led a core team of three engineers in a $10 million multiyear project. This project encompassed requirements development, conceptual and detailed design, finite element analysis, prototyping, and environmental testing of flight hardware. His leadership in this initiative demonstrates his capability in managing complex engineering tasks.