Nicholas Russell

Nicholas Russell is a Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in various engineering roles. Currently employed at Optics 1 since April 2021, Nicholas previously held the position of Mechanical Design Engineer II at L3Harris Technologies, where responsibilities included designing custom test equipment for military systems. Prior experience includes serving as a Quality Assurance Test Engineer at DEKA Research & Development, focusing on designing test fixtures and conducting environmental tests, as well as working as a Mechanical Engineer at Heat and Control Inc., where Nicholas developed industrial food processing machinery. Nicholas began a professional journey in landscaping and construction before pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. Additionally, Nicholas participated in the SAE Baja Student Competition, gaining hands-on experience in vehicle design and analysis.