Problem Solver
Jeff Spitzer
Areas Jeff Spitzer is Knowledgeable in:
Aircraft Design, Consumer Products Design, Structural Design, Propulsion Systems Design, Ergonomics and Ease of Use
Techniques Jeff Spitzer Uses:
Apply first principles. Combine existing technologies in innovative ways. Rapid prototyping and iteration.
Jeff Spitzer's Problem Solving Skills:
- Propulsion System Design
- Engine Design
- Structural Design
- Aircraft Structures
- Vibrations
- Fluid Dynamics
- Motor Design
- Injection Molding Design
- Mechanical Design
Jeff Spitzer's Problem Solving Experience:
- I developed a patented diesel engine that enabled very low weight and small package size for aircraft applications
- I was one of the original designers of the Predator Drone
- I developed a patented roadable aircraft that overcame the problems of combined road and air travel using novel mechanical and aeronautical designs.
- I developed a patented irrigation valve that was shown to reduce water waste by 34% in real world tests of consumers and landscapers installing the valve in their landscape irrigation systems.
- I developed the manufacturing process for the world's largest superconducting magnet