JONATHAN D.

POWELL
1541 East Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152
C (315) 885-2663 // W (860) 694-2739
jp8a6878@westpost.net // jonathan.d.powell@navy.mil
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: To utilize six years of hands-on engineering leadership
and problem solving skills to contribute to the growth and success of an enginee
ring team.
EDUCATION
MS Mechanical Engineering
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, 2005, GPA: 3.32
* Thesis Title: Impact of Leading-Edge Orientation and Shape on Performan
ce of Compressor Blades
* Focus Area: Thermal Fluid Sciences
BS Aeronautical Engineering
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 2004, GPA: 3.2
* Platoon Commander of 33 Midshipmen. Battalion Midshipmen of the Semeste
r Fall 2003, selected from 150 Seniors
* Graduated with Merit; member of the Naval Academy Alpine Ski Team
Advanced Nuclear Power School
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command and Prototype, Charleston, SC and Ballston
Spa, NY, 2006
* In-depth undergraduate academic courses in nuclear and electrical syste
m design, health physics, fluid mechanics, nuclear chemistry and reactor physics
* Hands on operations training on the MARF nuclear power prototype, quali
fied Engineering Officer of the Watch
EXPERIENCE
June 2009 - Present
Lieutenant, Nuclear Submarine Officer, US Navy Submarine Base New London, CT
ACOUSTIC PROJECTS OFFICER FOR SUBMARINE DEVELOPMENT SQUADRON 12
The U.S. Navy's Submarine Sonar System employment expert. As chairman of the Aco
ustic Concept of Operations Support Group, represents the operational Submarine
Force at various sonar system advancement working groups, ensuring strict adhere
nce to development requirements. Develops written employment and tactical guidan
ce on new sonar systems for use on three different submarine classes.
* Served as embarked U.S. representative onboard the Italian Submarine Sc
ire during coordinated foreign tactical exercises.
* Specifically noted by the Squadron Commodore for innovation, energy, an
d planning, continuously able to represent higher levels of leadership to numero
us sonar system contractors.
* Selected by the Commander of Fleet Forces Command to be the only Naval
Officer to serve at the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) as a Se
rvice Chief's Intern Q3, 2009. Provided direct Fleet input and feedback in the r
eview of more than 120 advanced projects.
* The only Junior officer selected to serve on the staff review board for a mu
lti-million dollar Tactical Analysis Request for Proposal
November 2008 - June 2009
Nuclear Engineer USS Philadelphia (SSN-690) New London, CT
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER
65 crew member department. Served as a mentor and role model to the other Junior
Officers onboard, contributing to the rapid qualification and excellent knowled
ge level of these personnel. Contributed to the overhaul of the Engineering Depa
rtment Training Program, resulting in increased level of knowledge, operational
performance, and crew interest in nuclear propulsion.

* Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for direct impact on ship's success
in several tactical, operational, and engineering evaluations.
* Qualified Officer of the Deck in 13 months, ahead of the average of 18
months, and immediately assumed the in-port and at-sea roles of more senior offi
cers.
* Concurrently the Damage Control Officer and Ship's Submergence Systems
Officer.
* Rated by Executive and Commanding Officer as #1 Junior Officer out of 9
for entire last year on board, leader of the wardroom, and having contagious en
thusiasm vital to ship's moral.
* Received USS Philadelphia's 2008 Junior Officer of the Year Award, nomi
nated for Squadron Junior Officer of the Year.
* Recommended by Commanding Officer for immediate promotion to Lieutenant
Commander and Department Head.
March 2008 - November 2008
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS OFFICER USS Philadelphia (SSN-690)
Directed 16-person team in operating and maintaining ship's navigation and commu
nication systems.
* Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for personally overseeing the safe f
iring of 20 exercise torpedoes.
* Routinely selected as the only Junior Officer to lead watch teams durin
g intense submarine operations and exercises.
* Ability to thoroughly plan and coordinate ship's operations lead depart
ment towards a successful Tactical Readiness Evaluation.
* Consistently selected by Commanding Officer to represent Department Hea
ds in a variety of matters from material, watch team leadership, operations and
maintenance.
February 2007 - March 2008
MACHINERY (6 Months) AND ELECTRICAL DIVISION OFFICER (6 Months) USS Philadelphia
(SSN-690)
Supervised 15 Mechanics and 14 Electricians in the maintenance of Nuclear Propul
sion and Electrical Systems. Lead a watch team of 9 in the safe operation of a $
700 million nuclear reactor plant during missions vital to national security.
* Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for consistent positive leadership a
nd emphasis on training and procedural compliance in all nuclear related matters
within his watch team and Division.
* One of four officers selected to serve as Engineering Officer of the Wa
tch during a 6 month deployment.
* Personally ensured strict adherence to quality assurance standards for
maintenance on all nuclear propulsion machinery, resulting in 100% deployment re
adiness.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Top Secret SCI Security Clearance
* Certified Naval Nuclear Engineer 2008
* Submarine Officer Leadership Course 2006
* Professional Societies: AIAA, ASME
* Experience with CFD-ACE+ and MATLAB