Donald Dlesk

About Donald Dlesk

Seasoned aerospace leader with 24 years of experience across mechanical, systems, and materials engineering.* Currently leading the design of the centerline engine for next-generation uncrewed air vehicles.* Recently spearheaded the materials development and industrialization of advanced materials for critical military applications.* Passionate about empowering teams and driving impactful engineering solutions in the aerospace domain.

Experience

1. Design Leader

   GE Aerospace

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

   Spearheading the design efforts for small uncrewed engines within the propulsion class, encompassing systems up to of thrust. My responsibilities include conceptualization, detailed design, analysis, and ensuring the successful integration and performance of these critical components for unmanned systems that are low cost and readily available.

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering

  2001 — 2006

• Martins Ferry High School

  Diploma

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Harmonic Analysis
• Composite Structures
• Catia
• Structural Analysis
• Rotordynamics
• Wind Tunnel Testing
• Dyrobes
• Microsoft Office
• Valves
• Teamcenter
• Apdl
• Solid Modeling
• Ansys
• Aircraft Design
• Fortran
• Aeronautics
• Stress Analysis
• Numerical Analysis
• Structural Dynamics
• Pro Engineer
• Finite Element Analysis
• Thermal Analysis
• Msc.patran
• Fatigue Analysis
• Pbs
• Modal Analysis
• Nonlinear
• Thermal
• Workbench
• Transient
• Solidworks
• Project Management
• Gas Turbines
• Sprs
• Femap
• Composites
• Aerospace Engineering
• Heat Transfer
• Simulink
• Fluid Mechanics