Erik Mc Intyre
About Erik Mc Intyre
Erik Mc Intyre is a System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in nuclear weapons technology and instructional roles in the United States Air Force.
Title
Erik McIntyre is currently a System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories.
Company
Erik McIntyre has been employed at Sandia National Laboratories since 2018. He initially joined the laboratory in 2017 as a Legacy Nuclear Weapons and Components Technologist, a position he held for a year prior to transitioning into his current role.
Education and Expertise
Erik McIntyre has an extensive educational background from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he completed three advanced degrees over a decade. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering in 2018. He followed this with a Master of Systems Engineering (MEng) in 2021, and a Master of Science (MS) in Systems Engineering in 2023. Erik also holds an Associate's degree in Aircraft Armament Systems/Avionics Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, and a Program Management Certification from Air University, United States Air Force.
Professional Background
Erik McIntyre has a diverse professional background in the United States Air Force and various defense-related roles. His career began as an Aircraft Armament Systems Technician/Team Lead, a position he held from 1991 to 2005. He later served as a Personnel/Department Manager, Senior Operations Manager, and USAF Inspector at Kirtland AFB. Erik also worked as a Nuclear Weapons Instructional Museum Curator/Instructor for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, followed by a stint as a Nuclear College Instructor for the Department of the Air Force at Kirtland Air Force Base.
Achievements
Erik McIntyre has contributed to the development and implementation of technical projects, aimed at providing students with real-world learning experiences. He ensures that technical course content is sound, avoids duplication, and aligns with the National Defense mission. Erik focuses on updating and refining curricula, employing novel teaching techniques to enhance educational outcomes.