Richard Adcock
About Richard Adcock
Richard Adcock is an R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a diverse background in mechanical engineering, IT, and entrepreneurship.
Professional Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Richard Adcock is currently working as an R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His tenure at Sandia has spanned several roles, including R&D Mechanical Engineer (2019-2022), R&D S&E Systems Engineer (2022), and previously as an R&D Graduate Intern - Advanced Materials in 2018. His contributions encompass a broad range of responsibilities related to mechanical engineering and systems engineering in an on-site setting.
Previous Role at Boeing Defense, Space & Security
Before his current role, Richard Adcock worked at Boeing Defense, Space & Security as a Mechanical Design Engineer. This position, which lasted from 2022 to 2023 for a six-month period, involved tasks central to mechanical design within the aerospace and defense sectors.
Academic Background in Mechanical Engineering
Richard Adcock holds a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering (2016-2017) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering (2008-2016) from the University of New Mexico School of Engineering. His advanced academic training in mechanical engineering has laid the groundwork for his extensive career in research and development across various industries.
Technical Internships and Early Career Experiences
Adcock's early career is marked by several significant internships and roles. Notably, he was a Flight Dynamics Engineering Intern at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in 2017 and a Technical Intern - Explosive Engineering and Applications at Sandia National Laboratories from 2008 to 2009. These positions provided foundational experiences that honed his technical and engineering skills.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Diverse Skill Set
Since 2012, Richard Adcock has been the owner of Outlaw Diesel Kustoms, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit. Additionally, his role as an IT Technician/Web Developer at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center from 2010 to 2017 highlights his technical versatility. Adcock possesses expertise in Control Systems Design and SolidWorks and exhibits strong skills in Computer Hardware Troubleshooting.