George Orient
About George Orient
George Orient is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering from UCLA.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
George Orient is currently serving as a Distinguished Member Of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, a role he has held since 2012. His responsibilities include leading the Verification and Validation (V&V) and Uncertainty Quantification (UQ) processes for solid mechanics models on a major program. Orient is also a member of the Product Owner team for the Sandia Analysis Workbench and has served as a Product Manager for Dakota.
Previous Experience at UTC, Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne
Prior to his current role, George Orient worked as an Associate Technical Fellow at UTC, Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne from 2005 to 2012. During his seven-year tenure, he provided critical technical leadership and contributed to the advancement of aerospace engineering projects.
Previous Experience at Boeing Defense Division, Rocketdyne
From 1996 to 2004, George Orient held the position of Senior Principal Designer at Boeing Defense Division, Rocketdyne. Over these eight years, he was responsible for significant design and engineering projects, furthering the company's defense capabilities.
Academic Background
George Orient studied Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles, earning his Ph.D. from 1983 to 1991. Prior to that, he obtained his M.S. in Engineering from Budapest University of Technology and Economics from 1975 to 1980. He also attended Eotvos Jozsef Gimnazium from 1970 to 1974.
Memberships and Committees
George Orient is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) V&V 10 committee, which focuses on Verification and Validation in Computational Solid Mechanics. This involvement signifies his commitment to maintaining high standards in engineering practices.