Dennis Smith
About Dennis Smith
Dennis Smith is a Vibration Test Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in environmental testing and mechanical design.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Dennis Smith has been working at Sandia National Laboratories as a Vibration Test Engineer since 2014. In this role, he specializes in environmental testing, including vibration, shock, thermal-vacuum, and modal testing. His responsibilities include test design, mechanical design and analysis, and vibration and control system testing. Dennis’s work at Sandia National Laboratories also emphasizes space qualification and facility development.
Previous Role at BLOK Corporation
Before his current position, Dennis Smith served as the president of BLOK Corporation from 2005 to 2016. He spent 11 years in this leadership role, overseeing various aspects of the company's operations and development. This role allowed him to hone his skills in business development and gain extensive managerial experience.
Early Career at Applied Technology Associates
Dennis Smith was a Business Development Engineer at Applied Technology Associates from 2000 to 2013, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico Area. During these 13 years, he developed his expertise in business development within the technology sector, focusing particularly on space qualification and facility development. His role involved working on advanced mechanical design and analysis, as well as on vibration and control system testing.
Educational Background
Dennis Smith earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of New Mexico. He studied there from 1981 to 1986. This formal education provided him with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices, which has been fundamental to his career in various engineering and leadership roles.
Skills and Expertise
Dennis Smith possesses specialized skills in environmental testing, including vibration, shock, thermal-vacuum, and modal testing. His expertise extends to space qualification and facility development. Additionally, he is experienced in test design, mechanical design and analysis, and vibration and control system testing. Notably, Dennis is skilled in data acquisition and random data analysis. He also has strong communication and interpersonal skills, which have been crucial in his various professional roles.