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Calvin Kalbach

@calvinkalbach

I build automated engineering workflows and resolve complex structural-dynamics modeling gaps for space-launch missions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking remote contract roles evaluating and improving AI-driven systems, where I can apply structured analysis, reasoning-gap identification, workflow automation, data verification, and clear technical feedback.

At The Aerospace Corporation, I supported national security space missions through structural dynamic coupled loads analyses for Delta IV, Atlas V, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Vulcan launch vehicles. I delivered day-of-launch inputs, real-time winds-aloft analysis for go/no-go decisions, post-flight telemetry evaluations, and technical findings for decision-makers.

I've built Python, wxPython, MATLAB, and FORTRAN tools that replaced manual workflows, including an application that reduced day-of-launch processing from four hours to 30 minutes across five launch vehicle programs. I'm transitioning toward remote contract work evaluating and improving AI-driven systems, bringing 25 years of structured analysis, gap identification, verification, and technical feedback.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Engineering Specialist, Structural Dynamics

The Aerospace Corporation

Jan 2000 - Dec 2025 (25 years 11 months)

Performed structural dynamic coupled loads analyses supporting national security space missions, building coupled system models and creating forcing functions for launch events. Generated day-of-launch inputs for multiple launch vehicles and supported real-time winds-aloft analysis for go/no-go decisions.