Benjamin Bauldree

- Managed teams of engineers for hypersonic test development, planning, and execution for the Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB). - Led the inaugural flight test for MACH-TB and the first suborbital hypersonic flight test using the Rocket Lab Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE), developed and executed in under two months. - Developed programmatic processes, including mission concept development, test design and acceptance, mission planning, and mission execution. - Led the development of flight test concept of operations for MACH-TB, covering fullscale tests, subscale tests, and novel flight experiments. - Assessed US-owned range facilities as part of the Range Study team, leading to funding of over $10M+ for range enhancements. - Led multi-million dollar range enhancement projects at Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) to support higher cadence, classified missions. - Supported the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Communications Committee, providing annual briefings to employees. - Member of the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DE&I) team, engaging with targeted groups and universities. - Actively involved with the MTSi recruitment team, supporting and facilitating engagement with universities and young graduates.

- Successfully managed suborbital launch campaigns KiNET-X (May 2021), H4H-2021 (Oct 2021), and H4H-2022 (Oct/Nov 2022). - Oversaw the H4H-2021 mission, managing a team of over a dozen engineers and managers and staying within a $1.5M budget. - Led a project for security upgrades at Wallops, implementing Enterprise Physical Access Controls (EPACS) to Pad 2, managing a $1M budget. - Converted an unused control space into a classified control room, managing a $500K project for network upgrades and advanced communication systems. - Managed the development of the Secure Operations Control Center, enhancing capabilities for DoD and NASA missions. - Directed a $1M+ enhancement project for the Best Source Selector (BSS) system, improving encrypted data handling and real-time decision-making. - Managed cost, risk, services, safety processes, and unique mission requirements for integration into the Wallops Range. - Directed projects including unmanned aerial systems testing (United States Navy Triton Low-Band Calibration Testing) and hypersonics testing (Conventional Prompt Strike). - Led Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of the Core Algorithm Safety Software (CASS) Operational Release (OR) 3 for hypersonic Autonomous Flight Safety Systems (AFSS). - Task Manager for various range services, including the Ion-Neutral during Active Aurora (INCAA) mission at Poker Flats Research Range, Alaska. - Managed the Range Scheduling System upgrade for Wallops Range of the Future. - Deputy Project Manager for the NASA Autonomous Flight Termination Unit (NAFTU), the first publicly available, NASA-certified AFSS for orbital class missions. - Led Incident Response Teams for expendable launch vehicle missions (NG-14, NG-15, and NG-17). - Served as an Airspace Safety Officer for L-111.

- Managed multiple facets of the Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) program as the lead test engineer in the Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO). - Oversaw contractor flying testbed deployments for data collection against USAF equipment. - Managed warhead sled tests and missile-body environmental test planning and execution at USAF and non-USAF facilities. - Directed live-fire mission execution, including range safety, telemetry link analysis, shot profile setups, and control room operations. - Developed test strategies and objectives for the missile system and subsystems based on program performance requirements. - Led a task force to identify Eglin Test and Training Range capability gaps with respect to user needs. - Focused on upgrading range infrastructure to manage long-range airborne missions for both near and long-term time frames.

- Developed test strategies for the ARRW system and subsystems to verify and validate specifications against system requirements. - Implemented engineering methods to test an air-launched, hypersonic weapon system on a highly accelerated schedule. - Identified high-risk areas, defined objectives, and measures of performance (MOP) for those areas based on system requirements. - Conducted extensive surveys with various test ranges to support planned ground and flight testing, identifying necessary instrumentation and range limitations. - Led design reviews and trade study discussions focused on system development and test and evaluation. - Led test activities for systems like the flight termination system, thermal protection system, and test instrumentation kit. - Coordinated test activities at multiple organizations, including government and defense contractors, developing test plans and objectives, and coordinating range infrastructure and instrumentation. - Led ITTs, flight test working groups (FTWG), and range safety working groups (RSWG), and collaborated with the Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board (NNMSB). - Developed a risk management architecture and process, integrating contractor and government risks into a unified risk management framework. - Led ARRW integrated product team (IPT) leads in risk mitigation development, analyzing root causes and proper burndown activities. - Chaired Risk Mitigation Boards, presenting risks to the ARRW government and contractor PMs and CEs.

- Independently managed test programs from early planning through test execution and final reporting. - Led the development of test methods and coordinated resources, including aircraft, targets, instrumentation, and personnel. - Directed and executed test events, overseeing data collection, analysis, and producing test reports. - Briefed senior leaders in various forums as an ambassador for the 96th Test Wing. - Led a highly technical, $10B+ program integrating the B61-12 weapon system onto multiple aircraft platforms. - Planned, authored test methods and test plans, conducted tests, and managed all DOD developmental flight testing. - Approved all government test plans, conducted technical and safety reviews, and integrated flight tests into the 96th Test Wing test execution process. - Completed 20+ flight tests as lead Test Conductor, coordinating with defense contractors, national labs, government agencies, and foreign governments. - Successfully ensured the program entered Milestone C on time, saving $1M/month by preventing schedule slip.

- Served as educational and technical advisor for the Auburn University Student Launch Team, specifically Project Aquila. - Chaired design reviews and reviewed technical documentation and reports for accuracy. - Assisted in mechanical design and fabrication, including overall vehicle design and component/system testing. - Supported manufacturing methodologies and execution. - Planned and executed launch events.

Airframe design team lead in charge of designing overall architecture for Project Nova, which included developing a design that would meet competition (NASA University Student Launch Initiative) specifications while delivering all payloads to a target altitude and returning the rocket and payloads safely to the ground. Additionally, I designed payload housings that would integrated into the main body of the vehicle, as well as developing experimentation setups. The experiment for this vehicle was an atmospheric measurement system (AMS) that would record internal and external temperatures (via thermocouples) and recording pressure differentials between the internal frame and ambient. This data was then transmitted to a ground terminal where it was recorded and displayed.

Led the coordination and organization of the annual fundraiser by working a contract with Auburn Football to fund AIAA student members to direct parking lot operations during home game days. I also assisted the treasurer in management of organization funds, which were used for various activities such as conferences, chapter meetings and traveling costs for speakers.

Involved in debugging various missile optimization and six degrees of freedom programs using Microsoft Visual C++. Worked with Dr. Roy Hartfield.

Intern Engineer, as a part of the Cooperative Education Program at Auburn University, at a local aerospace manufacturing plant that produced various composite parts for rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft. I managed the creation and modification of work instructions, based on engineering drawings, operation sheets and computer models, for both layup and assembly operations in Small Assembly, Large Assembly, Upper Deck, and Direct Deliverables. I supervised and led process improvements in manufacturing by validating and issuing corrective procedures for tools sued, as well as evaluating operator’s procedures to improve quality of parts, increase production rate and decrease lost time and expenses.

I completed Auburn University's Master of Aerospace Engineering degree in one academic year (Fall, Spring and Summer semesters) as a Palace Acquire Intern for the Air Force. During my time there, I acted as Graduate Technical Advisor for the Auburn University Student Launch team.

The Test and Evaluation Certificate Program (TECP) is a graduate level education program focused on the application of operational analysis techniques and methodology as applied to the Test and Evaluation (T & E) Community. The program provides an understanding of planning and analysis tools dedicated to supporting the evaluation of test data, test design, and results from test execution. Particular emphasis is given to incorporating past, present, and future DoD T & E examples from all aspects of test (developmental, operational, etc.) into the curriculum to tailor the applications of the methodology and approaches within each course. Current T & E focus in design of experiments (DOE) and reliability, maintainability, and availability (RM&A) analysis are addressed in required courses to complete the program.

As a student at Auburn University, I studied aerospace engineering, with a focus on propulsion, launch vehicle design, and structural analysis. I participated in undergraduate research working with implementing 6DOF program in C++. I developed a feasible sub-cooled propane propulsion system for a Saturn V type launch vehicle for my senior design project. I also participated in the Auburn University Rocketry Association as the technical director, as well as the University Student Launch Initiative as the lead designer.