Donald Denham

About Donald Denham

A senior engineering professional with extensive experience in the development of advanced control systems, focused on the development of high performance aerospace and defense systems.Recognized for excellent attention to detail and organization. Major strengths in workflow and production, research and problem solving, as well as domestic and international customer interactions. Proven successes in internal leadership, formulating strategy, departmental policy, and training. Accustomed to a fast-paced, multi-faceted workplace with the ability to meet critical deadlines.Accomplishments:Led standard work kaizen for the creation of the mcX rotary actuator production cell. The team created the cell, brought the cell area into compliance for ESD and OSHA requirements, and reduced takt time 25%. Kaizen teams efforts recognized by the CEO of Crane Corporation. Kaizen was nominated to be part of yearly review by corporate board.Participated in standard work kaizen for the mcX linear actuator production cell that reduced takt time by 50%. Kaizen teams efforts recognized by the corporate leader of Crane Business System.Received award for engineering excellence from the president of General Dynamics.Developed a software validation process using hardware simulation to validate embedded software system designs, which resulted in a $2 million per year cost reduction for the company.Led the development of multiple aerospace projects, including the Advanced Integrated Munitions (AIM), a UAV launched single processor GPS guided munition; Wasp, a UAV launched GPS / laser guided munition; Shadow Hawk, a single processor control actuator and IMU system; and Future CAS, a high power missile actuator.Integrated accelerometers, gyroscopes, GPS, and a four axis servo controller into a single processor control section.Implemented and developed acceptance test equipment for low-rate production of multiple aerospace systems.

Experience

1. Senior Project Leader

   The Aerospace Corporation

   Jun 2025 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

Education

• University of Southern California

  Master's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1995 — 1998

• San Diego State University

  Bachelor's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

  1990 — 1993

• College of the Siskiyous

  Associate's Degree, General Studies

  1986 — 1988

Skills

• Aviation
• Testing
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Software Development
• Simulations
• Agile Methodologies
• Six Sigma
• Electronics
• Lean Manufacturing
• Product Development
• Embedded Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Aircraft
• Requirements Management
• Embedded Software
• Labview
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Software Engineering
• Ms Project
• Systems Engineering
• Systems Design
• Engineering Management
• Microsoft Project
• Integration
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• Debugging
• Program Management
• System Architecture
• Rtos