James Flahive
About James Flahive
James Flahive is an experienced analyst for the Avionics Software Team at Naval Systems, Inc., specializing in the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter. He holds an M.B.A. and has extensive experience in project management and technical leadership across various research facilities and laboratories.
Work at Naval Systems
James Flahive currently serves as an Analyst for the Avionics Software Team at Naval Systems, Inc., focusing on the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter. He has held this position since 2021 in the Dayton, OH area. In this role, he contributes to the development and analysis of avionics software, ensuring the operational effectiveness of the combat rescue helicopter systems.
Education and Expertise
James Flahive studied at Wright State University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Management Information Systems from 2000 to 2003. He also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, achieved from 1989 to 1993, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Systems Engineering, completed from 1982 to 1988. His educational background is complemented by practical experience in various engineering and management roles.
Background
James Flahive has extensive experience in research and engineering. He worked at Battelle as a Research Scientist from 1988 to 1997 and later as a Principal Research Scientist from 2001 to 2015 at the Compressor Research Facility at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He also served as a Sierra DevOps Team Member at Sandia National Laboratory from 2015 to 2020, where he contributed to software development and project management.
Achievements
James Flahive received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Mechanical Engineering during his master's studies at Wright State University. He was also inducted into the Business College Honor Society, recognizing his academic excellence in business studies. His project management skills were acknowledged with a Project Excellence award at the MBA Showcase.
Professional Experience
In addition to his current role at Naval Systems, Inc., James Flahive has held various positions that showcase his technical and managerial skills. He worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Wright State University from 1999 to 2001. As a project manager and technical lead at the Compressor Research Facility, he managed data from CAMAC & VXI I/O banks and sensors across multiple buildings, demonstrating his ability to handle complex engineering projects.