Summary
Alexander Hecht is an Associate Manager of Mechanical Engineering with 11 years of hands-on experience designing and analyzing precision optical and vacuum systems, from space telescopes to electron guns. A WPI graduate with high distinction, he blends deep CAD and FEA expertise (SolidWorks, Inventor, Femap, COSMOS) with end-to-end product development experience spanning concept, testing, production and documentation. At L3Harris he leads a mechanical analysis group and has progressed from concept development to lead engineer, managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver flight- and lab-ready hardware. His background in competitive robotics and a senior project improving jet-engine component manufacturing give him a practical, iterative approach to design and prototyping. Known for thriving in small-company environments, he routinely bridges design detail and system-level requirements to produce robust, manufacturable solutions.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
BS Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute