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Jeremy M. Klyde
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmklyde
MAY 03, 2019
TO: County of San Luis Obispo, Airport Land Use Commission
Dear Reader,
After 12 years in industry, currently leading several unmanned aircraft programs at Zone5 Technologies,
and 8 years recreationally flying as a private pilot, I have experience as both an aviator and a small
business leader in San Luis Obispo County. I would like to help develop future plans to help both the
aviation community and the surrounding communities achieve mutual and individual goals. I am
submitting an application for the open Airport Land Use Commissioner position in San Luis Obispo
County.
I have several qualifications relevant to this appointment. With nearly a thousand hours of flight time
logged, almost flights to small general aviation or light commercial airports around the country; I have
practical user experience with a variety of airport configurations. As an engineer I have had direct
experience with vehicle and aircraft powerplants, acoustic developments to reduce aircraft noise in
military aircraft applications, land-based vehicle noise assessments, and environmental / emissions
engineering experience on US07, US10 and EPA13 emissions compliant vehicles as an OEM.
In my current position I function as a technical lead engineer, an engineering team manager, and a
program manager for a local small business. In this I have had first hand experience with the challenges
of growing a business in San Luis Obispo County, as well as experience working with businesses on
airport and in support of the aviation community.
Attached I have submitted my resume for consideration as an Airport Land Use Commissioner.
Regards,
Jeremy Klyde
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Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jmklyde/
Experienced engineer looking for new opportunities in advanced development
Product development leader for a variety of aircraft and powertrain systems ranging from cryogenic alternative fuels
diesel cycle heavy truck engines to state-of-the-art lightweight spark ignited heavy fuel piston engines in unmanned
aerial vehicles. Using an integrated systems approach to problem solving I have lead cross functional working teams
through powertrain system developments with improvements in performance, acoustics, endurance, on-board
diagnostics and mission survivability.
Zone5 Technology San Luis Obispo, CA
Engineering Lead February 2018- Present
Lead development of a Group 3 ultra-high endurance UAS as part of a research program through late stages system
trade studies into first prototype build as a technology demonstrator.
• Led propulsion system development of a high efficiency turbocharged diesel-electric powertrain system.
Worked with AFRL’s Small Engine Lab to improve diesel combustion performance in effort to improve
endurance, fuel quality tolerance and engine longevity.
• Developed a part and file structure allowing for appropriate configuration management while maintaining
the flexibility and speed typical of a developmental program. Implemented a variant structure to support
multiple customer payload configurations while allowing the core product to mature without restriction.
• Developed a systems-based aircraft architecture, for weight and balance tracking as well as wire routing,
plumbing and ancillary systems minimization for weight optimization.
Lockheed Martin www.LockheedMartin.com San Luis Obispo, CA
Staff Engineer / Propulsion Technical Lead Fury UAS November 2014- February 2018
Served two primary roles, System Architect for Fury UAS and Propulsion IPT Lead for the platform. Responsible for
the engineering development, industrialization, flight testing and certification of a two-cylinder, two stroke, spark
ignited internal combustion engine for the Lockheed Martin Fury Group 3 UAS.
• Created the product development roadmap, organizing the maturation of systems to achieve objectives
across a high number of customer configurations and mission statements.
• Lead the development of the Fury engine through two design cycles, totaling over a 35% imponent in fuel
consumption and a 30% improvement in peak output power while also improving engine durability.
• Designed and built an engine dynamics lab and test dynamometer to perform BSFC and combustion
characterization in support of engine deck development. Enhanced existing propeller test stand and created
durability and performance automated tests to qualify system changes for durability and endurance.
• Conducted durability testing and design verification in accordance with CFR (FAR) 14-33.49 in support of
propulsion airworthiness with AMRDEC. Developed Part 23 and 33 substantiation documentation.
• Developed production documentation, supplier control documents, and build quality documentation for
serial production of the specialized engine. Actively participated in end of line test and flight qualification
testing for all in-service engines, as well as trained appropriate staff on engine test and calibration.
• Supported flight test and capability demonstrations at several defense proving grounds.
Jeremy Klyde Technical Lead Engineer
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Volvo Powertrain www.volvogroup.com Hagerstown, MD Sr. Project Engineer / Leader: Powertrain Engineering July 2013- November 2014
As the Project Leader at Powertrain Engineering Satellite Office in Greensboro, NC I served two roles: Development
of Volvo’s Alternative fuel engines as well as liaison for Vehicle Engineering Product Modification Requests and
Customer Adaptations. Lead late stages development, installation and test activities for Volvo’s Cryogenic Natural
Gas and Dimethyl Ether powertrain systems. Provided technical solutions for Customer Adaptations for very
specialized solutions, particularly Mack brand requests on vocational and construction projects.
Sr. Project Engineer / Leader: Combustion Systems August 2012 - July 2013
The Combustion Project Leader for maintenance engineering is a technical lead role running the root cause analysis,
solution development, design analysis, verification/validation and release of solutions to quality issues. Coordinated
activities within engineering and operations as well as work with supplier quality (process audits / PPAP).
Project Engineer: Exhaust After-Treatment Systems February 2011 - August 2012
As Project Engineer I supported the development and support of emissions systems for US07/US10 and future US13
Mack refuse vehicles (TerraPro). Worked with both catalyzed (DOC) DPF regens and burner type regens. Including
structural fatigue analysis of stainless steels for high temperature components, burner systems. Metallurgical
analysis of components for material/manufacturing quality, property degradation due to field usage, and
dimensional stability related to grain structure changes. Calibration of engines and aftertreatment systems.
Dragonfly Pictures http://dragonflypictures.com Essington, PA Lead Engineer: Propulsion Systems DP-12 February 2010 - February 2011
Mechanical design and testing of a two-stroke vertical shaft piston engine and gear drive for rotary wing application,
including simple port fuel injection system. Developed an engine dynamometer and helicopter rotor head test stand
for system performance and durability testing. Updated contracted companies and DARPA/SBIR review teams on
status, challenges and direction of project. Conducted flight test as well as test facility capability demonstrations.
Magna Powertrain www.magnapowertrain.com East Syracuse, NY Product Engineer: 4WD Powertrain March 2007 - February 2009
Lead engineering activities resulting in two patent applications and proof of concept studies in advanced traction
control and fluid pumping equipment. Developed vehicle performance characteristics on proving grounds, race
tracks, ice rinks, and off property with prototype vehicles for Chrysler and General Motors products. Testing included
summer test, winter test, performance and limit handling, NVH evaluation, and off road / severe duty performance.
Patents: _______
AWD System with Road Condition Analysis European Patent WO/2010/085517 Filed 7/29/2010 Pump Assembly with Radial Clutch for use... European Patent EP2143965 A1 Published Jan 13, 2010 Pump Assembly with Radial Clutch for use... United States Patent US8308462 B2 Published Nov 13, 2012
Education: _ _____
Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY) Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering '09
Certifications: ______
Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot – Airplane Single Engine Land '13
New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician, Basic Life Support '02
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