Jeffrey Salzbrenner
About Jeffrey Salzbrenner
Jeffrey Salzbrenner is a Mechanical Design Lead/Mechanical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in systems engineering and design for the US Navy Strategic Nuclear Weapons W88 ALT AF&F System.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Jeffrey Salzbrenner is the Mechanical Design Lead/Mechanical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. Since 2012, he has been involved in various critical aspects of his role in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. His responsibilities include project planning and management, risk management, systems engineering design, development testing and modeling, and support of system qualification. His work focuses on providing systems engineering and design development for the US Navy Strategic Nuclear Weapons W88 ALT AF&F System.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current position, Jeffrey Salzbrenner worked as a Graduate Student Intern at Sandia National Laboratories from 2010 to 2012. During his two-year tenure, he gained valuable experience and contributed to various projects aligned with his mechanical engineering expertise. This foundational role helped him transition into his current, more advanced position within the same organization.
Past Roles in Engineering
Jeffrey Salzbrenner's past roles in engineering include working as an Engineering Assistant at adidas from 2008 to 2009 for 11 months in Portland, Oregon. Additionally, he served as a Product Engineering Intern at Acute Innovations in 2008 for seven months in the Hillsboro, Oregon area. These positions provided him with hands-on experience in the engineering field, contributing to his comprehensive skill set.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey Salzbrenner holds a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of New Mexico, achieved between 2010 and 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Portland, completed from 2004 to 2008. His academic credentials have equipped him with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for his professional roles.
Involvement in the US Navy Strategic Nuclear Weapons Program
Jeffrey Salzbrenner plays a significant role in the US Navy Strategic Nuclear Weapons W88 ALT AF&F System. He works on a team responsible for the design and development of an integrated Arming, Fuzing, and Firing (AF&F) system for the Mk5 Reentry Body. His contributions are crucial to the systems engineering and design development of these high-stakes defense systems.