Sergio Meza

About Sergio Meza

I’m a Principal Mechanical Engineer with 15+ years of experience delivering complex, high-performance energy and aerospace systems. My work spans large-scale demonstration plants, advanced propulsion systems, and next-generation power cycles.From designing oxy-fired fluidized bed combustors to commissioning a 10MW supercritical CO₂ demo plant, I thrive at the intersection of mechanical design, systems integration, and test execution. I\'m equally at home leading cross-functional teams, writing Python scripts to process test data, or overseeing international fabrication and installations.I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical programs like the RL10 upper stage engine, RS-68, BE-4 and BE-7 rocket engines, to next generation chemical and power plants. I bring a deep understanding of thermofluid systems, ASME standards, and hands-on field execution, and I\'m passionate about building things that work—and work well.

Experience

1. Principal Mechanical Engineer

   GTI Energy

   Mar 2020 — Present

   Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demoo Site integration lead on a 10MW supercritical carbon dioxide demonstration plant.o Led commissioning and testing of Simple Cycle operations for GTI Energy.o Developed Python scripts for test data reduction and performance assessment.o Oversaw installation of the world’s largest printed circuit heat exchanger.• Blue Origin Contract Worko Provided mechanical design and structural analysis for the BE-7 and BE-4 engines.o Advised on ignition scheme for BE-3U upper stage engine.

Education

• University of Southern California

  Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Lathe
• Solid Modeling
• Spacecraft
• Manufacturing
• Robotics
• C++
• Mechanical Engineering
• Ptc Creo
• Unigraphics
• Simulations
• Root Cause Analysis
• Machining
• Sheet Metal
• Systems Engineering
• Matlab
• Windchill
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cad
• Java
• Analysis
• Product Design
• Ansys
• Thermodynamics
• Gd&T
• Modeling
• Composites
• Engineering
• Metal Fabrication
• Aerospace
• Heat Transfer
• Welding
• Simulink
• Fluid Mechanics
• Propulsion
• Structural Analysis
• Engineering Management
• Aerospace Engineering
• Solidworks
• Stress Analysis
• Aerodynamics