Airframe structures
Structural design, analysis & testing
Static and dynamic structural testing, load path development, and margin analysis for metallic and composite airframes.
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Aerospace engineering & consulting
Airframe structures,
flight-cleared.
Delivering rigorous structural analysis, testing, materials selection, and composite NDI to aerospace programs across California — grounded in 35+ years of NAVAIR flight-clearance experience.
Principal Engineer
Founder & California PE
35+ years, NAVAIR
Phone
(805) 270-5938
License
California PE
#M29766
Location
Ventura County,
California
NAVAIR-experiencedStatic & dynamic testingMetallic & compositeFeasibility studiesProgram milestone reviewsTest plans & reports
The paradigm shift
From assumption-driven engineering to evidence-backed structures.
Every recommendation is anchored in analysis, testing, and documentation you can hand to a program office, an auditor, or a certifying authority.
Common shortcut
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The RMD approach
Guesswork on structural margins
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Analysis-backed load paths & margins
Untraceable material choices
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Documented metallic & non-metallic selection
Skipped or partial NDI
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Composite inspection to established procedures
Vague test outcomes
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Structured test plans and analytical reports
Program surprises at milestones
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Milestone technical reviews that hold up
Capabilities
A full-stack aerospace engineering practice.
All capabilitiesComposites
NDI & repair
Non-destructive inspection and qualified repair guidance for composite airframe structures.
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Selection & testing
Metallic and non-metallic material selection, mechanical and physical property testing.
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Studies & trade-offs
Design feasibility studies with clear engineering rationale and program-level implications.
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Test plans & reports
Rigorous test plans, analytical reports, status reports, and milestone technical review packages.
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How we work
A three-phase engagement that maps to program milestones.
Phase 01
Scope & discovery
We define objectives, review drawings and load cases, and identify the engineering questions that actually drive the program.
Phase 02
Analyze, test, document
Structural analysis, coupon-to-component testing, and materials characterization — each backed by a documented test plan.
Phase 03
Report & review
Analytical reports, feasibility packages, and milestone technical reviews you can bring to program leadership.
The founder
Three decades in Navy high-performance target systems.
RMD is led by a California-licensed Professional Engineer (M29766) with a BS in Mechanical Engineering (Cal State Fresno, 1988) and an MS in Applied Mechanics (CSU Northridge, 2006). Over 35 years at NAVAIR included service as airframe structural technical lead and flight clearance authority for Department of Navy subsonic and supersonic high-performance target systems.
- BS ME — Cal State Fresno, 1988
- MS — CSU Northridge, 2006
- California PE #M29766
- 35+ years at NAVAIR
- Airframe structural technical lead
- Flight clearance authority
FAQ
Straight answers, from an engineer.
Have something more specific? Call or send a note and we'll respond by the next business day.
(805) 270-5938What kinds of programs does RMD support?+
Airframe structures work for aerospace platforms, with particular depth in high-performance unmanned and target systems. Typical engagements involve structural design, analysis, testing, materials selection, and composite inspection & repair.
Do you cover both metallic and composite structures?+
Yes. RMD supports metallic and non-metallic material selection and property testing, as well as composite airframe non-destructive inspection and repair.
Can you handle static and dynamic structural testing?+
Both. Test plans, instrumentation strategy, execution support, and analytical reporting are part of the practice.
What deliverables should I expect?+
Test plans, analytical reports, feasibility studies, project status reports, and program milestone technical review packages — written for both engineering and program audiences.
How do engagements typically start?+
A short scoping conversation to understand the program, the structural or materials questions in play, and where an outside expert can add the most leverage.
Where are you located and who can you work with?+
Based in California and available to U.S. aerospace clients. Reach out to discuss fit, scope, and next steps.
Bring us into your next structural review.
Whether it's a design decision, a test campaign, or a milestone package that has to hold up — start the conversation.