Experience

NASA/GEORGE C MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software System Safety Engineer

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Performing Software Safety tasks for the development assurance processes associated with the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Performing Software Safety tasks for the development assurance processes associated with the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.



Sierra Nevada Corporation

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr Systems Engineer

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Performing System Engineering research studies/reports for the Naval Air Systems Command AN/SPN-46 Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) such as: • Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) ship motion stabilization subsystem design for GPS-denied environments • MIL-STD-1553B replacement with faster technologies such as Gigabit Ethernet, AFDX, or Fibre channel. • Analyzing alternate solutions for a specific RF Phase Shifter hardware component Performing System Engineering research studies/reports for the Naval Air Systems Command AN/SPN-46 Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) such as: • Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) ship motion stabilization subsystem design for GPS-denied environments • MIL-STD-1553B replacement with faster technologies such as Gigabit Ethernet, AFDX, or Fibre channel. • Analyzing alternate solutions for a specific RF Phase Shifter hardware component



NASA Space Launch System Project

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• Consulting Software Engineer

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  Performing requirements-based testing and static software hazard analysis for the Honeywell Inertial Measurement Section (IMS) Flight Software (FS) CSCI and the Navigation Section Flight Software (NSFS) CSCI on the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) for its target 1750A assembly language code. Performing requirements-based testing and static software hazard analysis for the Honeywell Inertial Measurement Section (IMS) Flight Software (FS) CSCI and the Navigation Section Flight Software (NSFS) CSCI on the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) for its target 1750A assembly language code.



Real Time Consulting (RTC) - Phoenix, AZ

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Systems & Software Engineering, Project Management and Business Development

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2014

  ­GE Aviation (Grand Rapids, MI) - Performed System Verification Test Development and System Bench Execution for the Boeing P-8A FMS. Performed System Verification System Bench Testing for the Boeing KC-46 FMS. ­Honeywell (Phoenix, AZ) – Developed Onboard Maintenance System (OMS) system requirements for the Embraer E-Jet E2 provided via the Honeywell Primus Epic avionics system. ­ Diehl Aerospace (Überlingen, Germany) – Performed HGT1700 APU ECB Software Verification activities of the electronic control system for the Honeywell APU on the Airbus A350 aircraft. Updated the low level software requirements contained within the Software Design Document (SDD). ­ Honeywell (Phoenix, AZ) – Performed FMS Perf TOLD Systems Engineering activities for Gulfstream Planeview and Dassault F7x aircraft. Performed Systems Integration Engineering activities for Gulfstream Planeview Avionics System. Assisted the Honeywell Engine Product Group migrate to a Rational ClearQuest-based-process for managing System Change Requests. (Continued below) Show less



Real Time Consulting (RTC) - Phoenix, AZ (Continued from above)

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Systems & Software Engineering, Project Management and Business Development

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2014

  Experience Continued: Hamilton Sundstrand (Rockford, IL) – Systems engineering tasks for the Boeing 787-9 Electrical Power Generator System (EPGS) and the Primary Power Distribution System (PPDS). Wrote test scripts for system level requirements verification of Controls & Indication subsystem using a simulated Matlab model executing on a Unix Server. Supported the generation of systems verification test procedures and reports. Honeywell (Albuquerque, NM & Phoenix, AZ) – System Technical Lead for a DoD micro-UAV project developing a Systems Description Document (SDD). Systems engineering for the Honeywell Avionics Control and Management System (ACMS) for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) CH-47 Boeing Chinook Helicopter modifying system test procedures. Project Manager for RTC’s oversight of the offshore FMS software testing for the A380 and B787 aircraft SkyTrac Systems Ltd. (Kelowna, BC, Canada) – Project Management for the development of the ISAT-200 SatCom transceiver used for flight following, mapping and communications based on data, text and voice. Honeywell (Phoenix, AZ) - System analysis and requirements definition of Honeywell DU1080 electronic display functionality for the Falcon 900 business jet on Honeywell’s Primus Epic integrated platform. Real Time Consulting Business Development Director (Phoenix, AZ) - Brand building for superior engineering services in systems, software and hardware development for mission/safety critical applications. Performed market research to identify potential clients. Generated engineering and cost proposals responding to RFP’s from the FAA, NASA, US Military and private industry. Instrumental in qualifying RTC as a preferred small business supplier to the FAA via their eFAST system. Show less



NextStudent

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Systems Process Engineer

  • Aug 2005 - Sep 2008

  Defined the system/software requirements for a new tool (PAL) that facilitated electronic processing of Loan Verification Certificates (LVC), and replaced a manual process that involved the filing of paper copies of these documents. Added functionality to electronically link LVCs to loan consolidation applications and provided the ability to review them online. Provided NextStudent representation in National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs (NCHELP) workgroups associated with developing/maintaining electronic standards for the FFELP trading partners. Activities have included work with CommonRecord: Commonline (CRC), Data Transport Standard (DTS) and a Multiple Document Transfer Standard. Show less



ACSS - Phoenix, AZ

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Systems Engineer

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Performed Systems Engineering activities for a Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS), a flight safety computer that provides pilot awareness of terrain hazards. Modified system requirements to incorporate functional enhancements and also to remove functional defects within its embedded real-time software. Performed Systems Engineering activities for a Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS), a flight safety computer that provides pilot awareness of terrain hazards. Modified system requirements to incorporate functional enhancements and also to remove functional defects within its embedded real-time software.



Smiths Aerospace

• Aviation & Aerospace
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Engineer

  • Oct 2003 - May 2005

  Technical lead for the development of the Vehicle Management Computer (VMC) hardware for the J-UCAS X-47B Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) for Northrop Grumman. Responsible for the technical, cost and schedule planning aspects of the mechanical and electrical design of the product. This included management of the electronics design, reliability analysis, thermal analysis, prototype and production hardware builds and qualification testing. Participated in formal and informal technical interface activities with the customer and the Smiths vendors. Show less



Honeywell

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Systems Engineer

  • Feb 2001 - Oct 2003

  Performed system analysis, requirements definition and integration testing of Honeywell DU1080 electronic display functionality for the Agusta AB139 helicopter on Honeywell’s Primus Epic integrated platform. The system development process involved interfacing directly with the customer. Used Honeywell’s system-engineering tools to define the requirements for the data bus parameters and input data source selection algorithms. Performed system analysis, requirements definition and integration testing of Honeywell DU1080 electronic display functionality for the Agusta AB139 helicopter on Honeywell’s Primus Epic integrated platform. The system development process involved interfacing directly with the customer. Used Honeywell’s system-engineering tools to define the requirements for the data bus parameters and input data source selection algorithms.



Eclipse Aerospace, Inc

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Systems & Software Engineer - Albuquerque, NM

  • Feb 2000 - Feb 2001

  Performed avionics and electrical engineering activities related to the design of the Eclipse 500 aircraft. Coordinated the definition of parameter data between avionics boxes for the various aircraft systems (e.g. fuel, engines, de-icing, ECS, landing gear, speed brakes, trim, flaps, etc.). Also defined Crew Alerting System (CAS) messages. Participated in formal technical coordination among Eclipse’s avionics vendors by generating and responding to coordination memos. Participated in many of the design reviews and technical telecons. Reviewed software documents from Eclipse’s avionics vendors and prepared them for submittal to the FAA. Show less



Ametek Aerospace - Phoenix, AZ

• Glendale, Arizona

• Systems Engineer

  • Sep 1997 - Jul 1998

  Phoenix-based engineer for aircraft avionics products developed by Ametek and integrated into Honeywell systems. Coordinated technical and schedule related issues for several strategic alliance products. Phoenix-based engineer for aircraft avionics products developed by Ametek and integrated into Honeywell systems. Coordinated technical and schedule related issues for several strategic alliance products.



Motorola - Chandler, AZ

• Chandler, Arizona

• Software Engineer

  • 1996 - 1997

  Tested the integrated satellite payload software for the Iridium world-wide communications project. Developed test scripts simulating the satellite control system commands and monitoring of satellite telemetry data and event response messages. Tested the integrated satellite payload software for the Iridium world-wide communications project. Developed test scripts simulating the satellite control system commands and monitoring of satellite telemetry data and event response messages.



Allied Signal - Teterboro, NJ

• Teterboro, New Jersey

• Allied Signal

  • Jan 1995 - Sep 1995

  Performed end-to-end performance and integration testing of the autopilot, autothrottle and stall-warning control laws for the C-130/C-141 automatic flight control computers. Wrote test software to implement pseudo-real-time tests for a PC-based test environment, interfaced to software executing within the target processor. Performed end-to-end performance and integration testing of the autopilot, autothrottle and stall-warning control laws for the C-130/C-141 automatic flight control computers. Wrote test software to implement pseudo-real-time tests for a PC-based test environment, interfaced to software executing within the target processor.



IDAB - Hampton, VA

• Hampton, Virginia

• Software Engineer

  • Jul 1994 - Nov 1994

  Performed software development for Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) control, within a real-time client-server system, as part of a large newspaper material handling application. Performed software development for Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) control, within a real-time client-server system, as part of a large newspaper material handling application.



Honeywell

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Software Engineer

  • May 1987 - Nov 1993

  Developed avionic system/software requirements (Dornier 328, Citation III) for a Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) pursuant to FAA flight critical level certification regulations. Addressed topics such as fault-tolerant processing, system availability, degraded modes of operation, built-in-tests, software monitors and software safety partitions. Worked on a team to create software design and verification standards, guidelines and processes that were incorporated into the software-engineering manual for the BCAS division of Honeywell. Developed a top level Verification and Validation (V&V) Test Plan for the PZ 800 Performance / Autothrottle Computer used in the Gulfstream G IV jet (group lead engineer) as a FMS support processor. Automated the detailed test plans and requirements traceability using a relational database system. Reviewed software requirements, software design and software test documents. Performed software verification activities (software design, code, & test reviews) for the A340 aircraft Flight Management System (FMS). Show less



Hamilton Sundstrand

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Software Engineer

  • Feb 1987 - May 1987

  Software Engineer for an avionics control system. Analyzed analog hardware Built in Test (BIT) circuits and designed corresponding software per military software standards. Software Engineer for an avionics control system. Analyzed analog hardware Built in Test (BIT) circuits and designed corresponding software per military software standards.



Lear Siegler

• Software Engineer

  • 1973 - 1987

  The Software Verification Team Group Engineer for the C 130 Self Contained Navigation System (SCNS), a distributed real time embedded system. Led the verification team in the formulation and implementation of test concepts, designs, plans, procedures and test software. Reviewed the software requirements and design specifications and participated in their review meetings. Directed and reviewed the technical progress of the software verification effort.Lead software test engineer on functional software verification of performance algorithms for the 737 300 FMS. Used real-time structured analysis techniques to create a functional test plan and procedure document.Developed math intensive flight optimization programs for the LS 54 Performance Data Computer in a 737 200 Aircraft Performance and Navigation System. Designed an in flight percent time and fuel savings step climb algorithm. Implemented a least squares numerical curve fitting algorithm. Designed an execution time efficient cruise Mach optimization algorithm. Defined test cases to functionally test the Operational Flight Program (OFP) software of the Performance Data Computer and generated expected results using independent analysis software. Designed software drivers to perform the software performance calculations and to print formal test reports. Provided troubleshooting of discrepancies between expected results and actual OFP results for the test cases. Show less

• Hardware Design Engineer

  • 1972 - 1978



Control Engineering Company

• Harbor Springs, Michigan

• Software Engineer

  • Dec 1984 - Sep 1985

  The lead software design engineer on the development of a computerized real time central controller for automatic guided vehicles (AGV). Performed system analysis using structured analysis methods. Performed and supervised the structured design of the software and its coding and testing. The lead software design engineer on the development of a computerized real time central controller for automatic guided vehicles (AGV). Performed system analysis using structured analysis methods. Performed and supervised the structured design of the software and its coding and testing.



Control Engineering Company (Jervis B Webb)

• Harbor Springs, Michigan

• Electronic Hardware Design Engineer

  • Mar 1979 - Jul 1980

  Performed digital electronics design of automated guided vehicle (AGV) controls and their panel-mounted relay control systems for various custom industrial applications (e.g. Burlington Mills, Kodak, USAF). Performed digital electronics design of automated guided vehicle (AGV) controls and their panel-mounted relay control systems for various custom industrial applications (e.g. Burlington Mills, Kodak, USAF).