Daniel Rodriguez
About Daniel Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez is a Test & Instrumentation Engineer 2 with expertise in designing solutions for high altitude atmospheric connectors for aircraft landing gear backup systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and has worked at various engineering firms, including HiRel Connectors, Inc. and Supernal.
Work at Supernal
Daniel Rodriguez currently holds the position of Test & Instrumentation Engineer 2 at Supernal, a role he has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, he focuses on developing and validating test plans for various instrumentation systems. His responsibilities include supervising a team of Test Engineers and Test Technicians to ensure the execution of qualification and validation tests. He also engages in creating detailed reports based on simulation results, collaborating closely with Design Engineering to enhance product reliability.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Rodriguez earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, completing his studies from 2005 to 2010. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in mechanical systems and testing methodologies.
Background
Prior to his current role, Daniel Rodriguez worked at HiRel Connectors, Inc. for a total of nine years, first as a Mechanical/Test Engineer from 2013 to 2021 and then as a Test Supervisor from 2022 to 2023. In these roles, he contributed to the design and testing of high-altitude atmospheric connectors for aircraft landing gear backup systems. He also gained experience as a Mechanical Engineer Support at Green Charge Networks for six months in 2012.
Achievements
During his tenure at HiRel Connectors, Inc., Daniel Rodriguez collaborated with Design Engineering management to perform component and top-level assembly simulations using Solidworks Simulation Professional. He developed stress simulations to validate failure analyses for hermetic connectors designed for extreme temperature environments. His work involved creating detailed reports for customers based on simulation results, showcasing his ability to bridge technical analysis with customer communication.