Nicholas Paine

Aerospace Engineer

Germany

About

A mechanical project engineer with experience in system design, troubleshooting, and life cycle planning. I have taken on multiple roles; including forecasting failure rates, failure investigations, cost and savings estimates, and developing component and system level improvement plans and carrying them through completion. I have strong history of critically analyzing situations and interacting with customers and vendors to clearly translate needs and wants into deliverable products. I have a passion for learning and believe that all knowledge is useful. I have been actively mentoring fellow students and colleagues for 10+ years with academics, technical knowledge, critical thinking, systems thinking. Mentoring has taught me that everyone, no matter their experience can bring a unique perspective or understanding to a situation.

Experience

  • Airworthiness and Regulatory Engineer at Boeing
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Design Assurance Engineer & Airworthiness Specialist at Deutsche Aircraft
    Jul 2022 - Mar 2026 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Manage Airworthiness activities; including certification planning, repair approvals, reviewing and tracking safety findings. Manage activities to maintain the DOA; including performing training, maintaining records, and updating DOA documents and procedures.

  • Aerospace Engineer at Federal Aviation Administration
    Jul 2019 - Jun 2022 · 3 yrs

    Managed continued airworthiness activities for IAE, P&W, and Rolls-Royce. Supported international validation activities of Rolls-Royce and served as the focal for FAA validation of electric engines.

  • Aircraft Drive Systems Engineer at NAVAIR
    Apr 2013 - Jul 2019 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    Drive Systems engineer for the UH-1Y Venom, AH-1W SuperCobra, and AH-1Z Viper. Manage efforts to improve the reliability, maintainability, and operational capability of the helicopter's drive system while reducing life cycle cost. Analyze maintenance and failure metrics to prioritize work efforts based on calculated improvements in aircraft safety, reliability and cost.

  • Engineering Technician at Watervliet Arsenal
    May 2011 - Aug 2011 · 4 mos

    Engineering Technician in the Public Works Division. • Developed emergency plans for electrical power shutoff • Interacted with contractors and engineers to resolve building issues