Kathryn Feinstein

Background

About Kathryn Feinstein

Technical expert in stress analysis and structural dynamics, with an emphasis on advanced modeling techniques and system-level thinking for a wide variety of problems in the structural engineering domain, including- Planning and implementing complex static tests on primary flight structures - Performing structural-optical analyses, including use of State Space modeling - Modal predictions and random vibration analysis - Development of structural requirements and specification documents - Review and approval of program subcontract and vendor structural analyses - Analysis of complex structures, including- Laminate composite and aluminum honeycomb - Bonded, bolted, and welded joints - Opto-mechanical systems and mechanisms - Structures undergoing elastic buckling and diagonal tensionExperienced in several finite element analysis tools, including NX Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys Workbench and APDL, Siemens NX/Simcenter, Femap. Lead instructor for LM Space NX/Simcenter training class.Skilled in seeing problems from a system-level perspective, and being able to communicate problems, risks, and solutions to both technical and non-technical parties, including high-level customers. Passionate advocate for mentoring and knowledge sharing.