Sr Systems Engineer

• Mar 2023 - Present

System Engineer

• Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

Lead Systems Engineer for the ALQ-213 electronic warfare system program and High Resolution Program Display Generator (HRPDG) avionics display program for the U.S. Air Force F-16 System Program Office Drives airworthiness approvals for ALQ-213 and HRPDG systems for installation on test vehicles and production aircraft Coordinates laboratory system integration of the ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) project Leads Technical Review Board, Systems Review Board, Temporary Modification Packages for project engineering approvals Show less

Sr Systems Integration Engineer

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

Supported the Program Manager in controlling cost, scope, schedule, and resources on Commercial Derivative test aircraft Developed contractual reports, data packages, review budgetary estimates, Statements of Work and tracked project risksCoordinated customer requirements to vendors to obtain airworthiness approvals supporting system demonstrations and aircraft supplemental type certificates (STC) on a Dornier 328 (Do-328) aircraftLed Do-328 aircraft system implementation, logistics, integration, and test through development until final test/demonstration Show less

Project Engineer III

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

Provided engineering and quality assurance disposition of non-conformance material reducing production disruptionInterfaced with customers and vendors to provide system engineering and integration solutions to meet program deadlinesPerformed flight testing system engineering on electronic systems to evaluate operations against customer requirements - Operated and tested power, radio, radar, video, GPS, Electronic Warfare, SIGINT, ELINT systemsCoordinated production, procurement engineering and program management efforts for Do-328 test aircraft demonstrations Show less

Manufacturing Engineer III

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

Researched electronic equipment and systems for design and development for highly integrated aircraft systemsConsulted with program management, design engineers, quality, and production teams creating efficient and cost effective means for product developmentReviewed engineering designs for productivity and the development of tooling and fixtures, work instructions, production process and procedures

Det Superintendent

• Jan 2013 - Sep 2016

Senior enlisted leader & advisor to the Detachment Commander - provided sound mentorship, discipline & manpower decisions for unit personnel at four locations. Managed quality assurance/product assurance oversight for programmed depot maintenance (PDM) and mission system integration on Intelligence, Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Special Operations Forces (ISR/SOF) aircraft. Conducted flight testing/evaluation/system engineering support on program aircraft. Ranks held Master Sergeant & Senior Master Sergeant. Show less

Flight Chief, Systems Integration

• Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

Managed quality assurance/product assurance oversight for avionics and communication equipment on PDM and mission system integration on aircraft. Performed flight testing/evaluation/system engineering support to validated mission system capabilities against user requirements. Performed site audits to ensure contractor compliance in accordance with approved flight and ground operations. Managed and maintained the electronic and communications systems on U.S. Air Force Commercial Derivative aircraftRank held Master Sergeant. Show less

Avionics & Comms Manager

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2011

Responsible for performing and supervising a variety of non-routine, moderately complex engineering and technical assignment requiring in-depth knowledge of advance technics. Providing design and implementation guidance to multiple contractors supporting four different types of aircraft. Directed aircraft acceptance test flights to quantify/accept contractor modifications.Lead Quality Assurance (QA) and Flight Test Engineer (FTE) on MC-12W and Customs and Border Protection DHC-8 aircraftRanks held Technical Sergeant & Master Sergeant. Show less

Ops & Comms Test Manager

• Oct 2005 - Sep 2008

Advised leadership on the next-generation of airborne communication equipment. Designed, installed and trained personnel on the operations of communication equipment installed on a Boeing 707 testbed aircraft – enabled communication between the aircraft and ground stations. Managed communication authorizations for local and deployed air and ground operations – operated radios, datalinks and radar systems. Ranks held Staff Sergeant & Technical Sergeant.

Special Projects Avionics Manager

• Aug 2001 - Oct 2005

Provided design and implementation guidance to multiple contractors incorporating off-the-shelf technology for aircraft mission systems. Built and tested communication and surveillance systems used for aircraft and force protection.Directed aircraft acceptance test flights to quantify/accept contractor modifications. Aircrew member for the RC-135 and KC-135 test team. Rank held Staff Sergeant.

Guidance & Control Craftsman

• Apr 1996 - Aug 2001

Performed duties as shift supervisor, responsible for guidance and control maintenance on 26 KC-135R/T aircraft. Responsible for fuel quantity, inertial navigation system, autopilot, engine instrumentation operation and maintenance. Streamlined training program, increased maintainer standards while reducing aircraft down time. Ranks held Airman thru Staff Sergeant.