Mr. Newhouse had 32 years of increasing management responsibility in the joint U.S. Navy/U.S. Department of Energy Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. This program is responsible for the safe and cost effective application of atomic energy to propulsion of ships and submarines. Supervised dozens of managers and scores of engineering, inspection, production, and audit personnel. Established a highly productive environment while managing programs requiring detailed coordination of organizations with diverse points of view. Selected by Admiral Watkins (Secretary of Energy) to apply this experience to Space and Defense Power Systems as Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Nuclear Energy. Directed multi-million dollar Space Nuclear Reactor and Radioisotope generator program for 3 years. Retired. Part-time Project manager with NKF Engineering, Inc.. Independent consultant in Marine, Electrical and Nuclear Engineering and Energy Conversion technologies. Clients include NASA, DOE, NAPA, Digital Equipment Corp., Northrop-Grumman. Was appointed Director, Nuclear System Initiative, [later Project Prometheus] in the Office of Space Science, NASA, responsible for organizing the development of Nuclear Power and Propulsion systems for NASA. Became senior technical advisor for Prometheus Nuclear Systems and Technology division of the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, NASA, and Program Executive for Radioisotope Power Systems in the Science Mission Directorate. Retired. Independent Consultant
B.E.E., Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, 1960 (5-year program now considered equivalent to a Masters degree)
Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory Reactor Engineering School (completed course requirements for U.S. Navy recognized Masters degree in Nuclear Engineering), 1961
Harvard University Program for Senior Executives in National and International Security, 1994
Program Executive Radioisotope Power Systems, Science Mission Directorate, NASA 2004 and
Senior Technical Advisor,Development Division, Exploration Systems
Directorate, NASA 2004
Advising the Director, Solar System Exploration on the use of radioisotope power systems for the exploration of the solar system.
Advising the Exploration Systems Directorate, Development Division,
Nuclear Demonstration and Technology on nuclear fission systems for
space application.
Director, Project Prometheus, NASA 2002-2004
Directing Project Prometheus, the NASA Nuclear Systems Initiative and
reporting to the Associate Administrator for Space Science. Responsible
for developing Radioisotope Power Supplies, Space Nuclear Fission Power
Systems and Space Nuclear Propulsion Systems. Initiated the Jupiter Icy
Moons Orbiter Project and several power conversion and electric
propulsion developments. Initiated unique public outreach program
Independent Consultant 1995-2002 and 2005-now
Provide technical advice to Government agencies and several small
businesses on energy conversion technology for terrestrial and space
applications and the application of nuclear energy to space.
NKF Engineering, Inc. July 1996-August 1998
Division Director, Mechanical Systems and Project Manager. Provided
management of all projects involving mechanical systems.Provided
program management and engineering support to CVX project.
Naval Research Advisory Committee 1997-1998
Member /CVX Flexibility Panel/. Participated in ONR summer study
program advising Sec. Douglas and CNO on CVX design
Department of Energy 1992-1995
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Space and Defense Power Systems, Office of Nuclear Energy. Responsible for the management and execution of DOE/NASA/DOD program to provide nuclear power systems for space and national security applications. Responsible for Cassini RTG production, SP100 Nuclear Reactor Development and several classified programs. Initiated technical development of new energy conversion technologies for application to space and terrestrial applications.
Department of Energy/NAVSEA 08, Advanced Concepts Group 1988-1992
Head. Responsible for the identification and development of new technologies for application to naval nuclear propulsion vehicles. Evaluated existing and forecasted energy sources/conversion technologies for application. Initiated development of thermophotovoltaic energy conversion technology.
Department of Energy/NAVSEA 08, Instrumentation and Control Branch 1980-1988
Deputy Director. Responsible for instrumentation, control, and electrical systems for nuclear powered surface ships (CVNs and CGNs). Responsible for development of advanced electrical systems and equipment for nuclear submarines. Initiated new electrical system concepts for the next generation of submarines. Was a part of IPMP management team responsible for design and development of IPMP-I electrical equipment and machinery. Conducted at-sea shock tests of reactor plants of CVN 71 and CGN 41. Assisted with shock tests of USS Kidd and USS John F. Kennedy. Was a member of DDG 51 machinery and ship control system review panel. Established program of thermographic inspections of propulsion plant electrical equipment prior to overhaul.
Department of Energy/NAVSEA 08, New Construction Submarines 1980
Program Manager. Responsible for the construction of the reactor plants of LOS ANGELES Class submarines including testing and initial operation until submarine was delivered.
Department of Energy/NAVSEA, Instrumentation and Control Branch 1977-1980
Head. Responsible for initiating, coordinating, and directing all work connected with the research, design, and development of instrumentation and control and power distribution systems for the nuclear propulsion plants for surface ships [CVNs and CGNs].
Department of Energy/NAVSEA 08, Large Surface Ship Section 1971-1977
Head. Responsible for directing, coordinating, and reviewing technical work associated with research, design, and development of fluid systems, operating manuals, and plant arrangements for the nuclear propulsion plants for cruiser type naval ships.
Department of Energy/NAVSEA 08, Prototypes and PWR Operations Branch 1969-1971
Chief. Responsible for directing and coordinating the operation of the naval reactors prototype propulsion plants and the Shippingport Atomic Power Station. Responsible for establishing requirements and training programs for operational support of nuclear training facilities (power distribution, emergency diesel generators).
Department of Energy, West Milton Field Office 1966-1969
Chief. Senior AEC representative at the West Milton site. Provided technical direction and coordination of operation of several land-based prototype propulsion plants.
U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships 1960-1966
Nuclear Power Engineer. Worked in the instrumentation and control branch on various projects including the control systems for the first electric drive submarines and the testing facilities for a new land-based prototype and its submarine propulsion plant.