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George Nguyen

@georgenguyen

I analyze and validate aerospace structures across major aircraft programs.

I've delivered structural analysis across Bell Flight's MV-75 Cheyenne II/V-280 Valor program, Northrop Grumman's Strike and F/A-18 programs, L3Harris ISR aircraft modifications, and Gulfstream G500/G600 certification testing.

My work spans static, fatigue, damage, and stress analysis of primary and secondary metallic and composite aircraft structures. I build global, detail, and local finite element models; perform classical hand calculations; and produce stress notes, reports, and technical presentations.

With more than 20 years of aerospace experience and an M.S. focused on mechanics of structures, I've supported F-35, 747-8, Global 7000/8000, F/A-18, and other major programs. I've also mentored younger engineers, led correlation-report efforts, and supported root-cause recovery after structural test failures.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MV-75 Cheyenne II / V-280 Valor Program Structural Analyst

Bell Flight

Mar 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 2 months)

Developed LFEM for forward fuselage and performed structural analysis for airframe metallic and composite structures. Utilized classical hand calculations and produced stress notes for airframe structures.

LFEM FEM FEA Patran MSC Nastran Femap MathCAD Prime Microsoft Office Classical Hand Calculations Composite Structures Metallic Structures

Strike Program Structural Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Performed structural analysis for aircraft metallic and composite structures in support of MRB production and flight test. Provided stress MRB dispositions, reviewed analyses, and mentored younger engineers.

FEM FEA Patran MSC Nastran Femap MathCAD Prime Microsoft Office Classical Hand Calculations Composite Structures Metallic Structures MRB Stress Analysis Mentorship

ISR Program Structural Analyst

L3Harris

Feb 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Performed structural analysis for primary and secondary metallic and composite structures in support of major aircraft modifications. Developed aircraft Global Finite Element Model and detail FEM models, and produced stress notes and reports.

FEM FEA Patran MSC Nastran Femap MathCAD Prime Microsoft Office Classical Hand Calculations Composite Structures Metallic Structures GFEM DFEM Mentorship

F/A-18 Structural Analyst

Northrop Grumman

May 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 7 months)

Performed static and fatigue analysis for primary and secondary Center Fuselage and Conformal Fuel Tank structures in support of F/A-18 Block III program. Developed detail FEM models and created formal reports and stress check notes.

FEM FEA Patran MSC Nastran Femap MathCAD Prime Microsoft Office Static Analysis Fatigue Analysis Composite Structures Metallic Structures Damage Tolerance

G500 / G600 Structural Analyst – Test Support

Gulfstream Aerospace

Sep 2013 - Nov 2017 (4 years 2 months)

Supported structural certification of Gulfstream G500/G600 by developing test requirements and reviewing results reports. Led team efforts in correlation reports and guided composite test programs through various campaigns.

FEM FEA Patran MSC Nastran Femap MathCAD Prime Microsoft Office Test Planning Correlation Composite Structures Damage Tolerance Root Cause Analysis

Global 7000 / 8000 Structural Analyst

Bombardier Aerospace

Sep 2012 - Aug 2013 (11 months)

Part of FEM team in development and validation of Global Model for Aft Fuselage. Performed stress and fatigue analysis for frames and door surround structures using Bombardier in-house analysis tools.

FEM FEA Patran MSC Nastran Femap MathCAD Prime Microsoft Office Stress Analysis Fatigue Analysis Golihat GPF Maker Extractor Frame Analysis Tool

747-8 Structural Analyst

Boeing

Jan 2008 - Mar 2009 (1 year 2 months)

Performed stress analysis using classical hand calculations and FEM (PATRAN/NASTRAN) for fuselage Section 46 primary structures and interior composite crew rest structure on 747-8I. Utilized in-house tools including I.A.S, S.A, FAMOSS, FEADMS/IDTAS, and MOSS DUBERG.

FEM FEA Patran MSC Nastran Femap MathCAD Prime Microsoft Office Classical Hand Calculations Composite Structures Metallic Structures I.A.S S.A FAMOSS FEADMS IDTAS MOSS DUBERG

F-35 Structural Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Aug 2005 - Jan 2008 (2 years 5 months)

Performed stress analysis using classical hand calculations and FEM (PATRAN/NASTRAN) for primary, secondary, and subsystems. Worked on Internal Loads Comparison for Full Scale Test and was well versed with in-house software suite including IDAT, IMAT, IBOLT, SPAT, and POPPI.

FEM FEA Patran MSC Nastran Femap MathCAD Prime Microsoft Office Classical Hand Calculations IDAT IMAT IBOLT SPAT POPPI

Engineering Intern

Pratt & Whitney - Composites

Jul 2004 - Aug 2005 (1 year 1 month)

Modified station planning and bill of materials to improve manufacturing processes for Boeing C-17 Cargo Liner composite panels. Dispositioned composite repairs for engine and air inlet plenum structures and participated in Kaizen project to reduce cost and increase productivity.

Composite Structures Manufacturing Processes Kaizen Microsoft Office

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Science, Engineering

Grade: 3.7

Master of Science in Engineering with a focus on Mechanics of Structures. Completed a project on Wing Bonded Joint XFEM Analysis using 3D crack propagation.