Experience

DRS Power Technology

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Test Engineer

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Qualification Test Engineer for Power Conversion Equipment: • Manual and Automatic Testing for Product Qualification • Developed Documents: Test and Calibration Procedures, VDD, V&V Procedures, Test Reports • Assisted in Software and Hardware Integration: LabVIEW, TestStand, scripting for ESS Chambers • Reprogrammed: FTPG, Flash and other programmed memories for Software Updates of UUTs • Operation of Extended Tests (weeks long) for ESS, Full Load and Multipurpose Test Fixtures • Multiple Temperature/Power Levels/Humidity Conditions for Qualification and Accelerated Life Requirements • Assisted in preparation of Test Fixtures for Qualification Procedures • Certified Tester and Lab Qualified Test Engineer • Omnify, Oracle, TipQA Trouble Reporting, Test Data Management and Manufacturing Tracking Power conversion devices for programmable mode switching of 3 Phase 480 VAC power to DC levels (Active Rectifier), Buck Conversion of DC Power Levels from High VDC to Lower DC Levels. Power Inverter for High Voltage DC to 3 phase AC. Multiple Hardware configurations and Power Systems are interfaced and controlled over serial buses (slow speed networks and high speed fiber optic connections). Multiple units are controlled by a programmable, interface box in rack. Tests are sequenced using TestStand and an operator interface primarily controlled by a state machine that is based upon a Que/Notifier structure. I also wrote and ran several test procedures, calibration procedures, VDD and V&V, all manner of verification and qualification tests. Some of tests ran for hours. Others ran for a week, while one ran for 15 uninterrupted days at stressed environmental conditions. In support of software changes for the UUTs I also reprogrammed FPGAs and Flash memory using FlashPRO, XILINX, Green Hills software suites.



DeVane Engineering, Inc.

• Milwaukee, WI

• Programming and Project Consultant

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  I am aggressively seeking test contracting and consulting work in the Milwaukee, WI area. I am a multi-talented and skilled independent test contractor and consultant. I am skilled in functional, parametric, diagnostic and embedded testing languages and approaches.I can develop test plans from customer requirements, as well as produce design for test (DFT) enhancements to your hardware. I quickly and easily adapt to your way of doing things on a project to project basis. I meet schedules and save projects that are in trouble. I have an extensive track record of completing work that has not been correctly done or which requires innovative and expedient solutions. I also can find ways to pre-plan and prevent any of your programs and projects from getting behind the power curve toward completion and profitability. I’ve debugged and adjusted test systems as an engineer and technical representative and have written software to test and diagnose production and functional at the factory. Additionally, I have an expertise in developing tests and operating all manner of serial communication equipment from specialized test equipment to redundant military and spacecraft buses. This includes everything from DC levels up to RF as well as Electro–Optical (EO) and Infra Red (IR) systems/devices. Buses used or tested include: MIL–STD, 1553, Modbus, Zigby, TCP/IP, high–speed fiber optic and WiFi. All of this can be done for your company on a contracted and cost effective basis for as long as you require.



DeVane Engineering,Inc

• Milwaukee, WI

• Test Engineering and Simulation Consultant

  • Jan 1996 - Present

  Owner Consultant in Engineering, Testing, Interface Design, Simulation, Program Development, Planning and Review. Miracles Occur Here. Test Analysis, Design and Programming. I have been President of my own company for over 12 years (7 years at DeVane Engineering, Inc.). Have completed contracts on a corp-to-corp basis teamed with technical service firms. Also have contracted directly with Westinghouse Electric Corp., AAI Corp., and Allied-Bendix Corporation. Technical Consultant to commercial and defense industries for testing, technical training, control system design and installation, interface design and software development. Web Site Development (LINUX and Windows based). Developed online cyber community software package for clients using Java/HTML/JavaScript/Perl/PHP to support interactive web environment as well as e-marketing. Sites used shopping carts, message boards and real time Java Chat/Whiteboard. Hosted on a LINUX/UNIX system. Webmaster and Developer for a series of commercial online communities and electronic shopping malls. Team Member for an open source web based content management system (WebAPP). Web Hosting and Provider for LINUX/UNIX based websites for the past 15 years. Electronic Publishing of e-books using Kindle, ePub, Calibre, HTML, Frontpage, Adobe PDF, Adobe Illustrator and MSWord. Provided Training in areas of LASAR and simulation software, as well as being a recognized expert in the testing community. Developing a GUI enabled Energy Management System using cellular, wireless and wired technologies to sense and control electrical systems and power loading. Cellphone Apps for entertainment and remote control. ePublishing documents, books and websites using Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape and Calibre. Graphical Design of posters, brochures and book covers using Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat as well as Photoshop and the Open Source vector graphic program, Inkscape.



Terma NA

• Test and Systems Engineer

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  At Terma North Inc. Warner Robins, Georgia October 2016 to July 2017 CASS TPS Engineer for EW Systems TPS: • Interface hardware design and cabling for two SRAs of the ALQ-213 EW System for Terma NA • Terma Denmark-Electronic Warfare Management System (EWMS) WRAs • ALQ-213, Tactical Data Unit (TDU), Tactical Threat Display (TTD) • MIL-STD-1553B, Ethernet, RS-422, Discrete I/O • BIT, CBIT, OFP, loader, display • CASS, ATLAS, TestStand, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, multinational • NWSC Crane, ITA design, PDRs, FFCs, DDMs, DOC • GETS-2 factory/depot tester, GETS-3 factory/depot tester, Warner Robins Georgia • AN/ALE-47 Sequencer Switch interfaces Terma Advanced Countermeasures Dispenser System (ACMDS) • ARINC-429, EIA-422, EIA-485 Converting code, writing programs, designing interfaces and performing requirements analysis for complex EW system hardware and software. Expanding existing factory test programs and software from TestStand, LabView and LabWindows/CVI to host them on CASS test systems using ATLAS. Reverse engineering and deriving test code from hardware and firmware. Used SVN to organize, update and preserve archived documents.



Consultant/Contractor to Cobham/Aeroflex Corporation

• Hauppaugh, New York

• LabView Test Engineer

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  Tested Slip Rings on a High Power Positioner for a Spacecraft During a Fast-track Deliver Deadline. • Created Custom Interface to Allow Days Long Testing and Monitoring Cycles • PXIe, DAQmx Controllers and High Speed TDMS Data Logging • Auto–archiving for Reliable, Easy Access and Analysis (79 Waveform Graphs) • Clean Room Testing Environment • Coordinated Test Chamber and Ambient Versions of Test Plan • Fast Track Design and Development in a Parallel Activity for Quick Turn Around. Worked with Customer and Spacecraft Prime as part of a Team Effort in a multi rack temperature and environment testing cycle. Implemented automatic shut down of system power on thermistor sensed over temperatures and any computed abnormalities and trending failures on motor shaft of slip ring voltages and currents. Created capabilities to zoom visual displays to allow closer real–time inspection of test conditions and performance. Implemented TDMS test logging with periodic refresh to avoid large log files. Accomplished six months of work in two months through identifying necessary areas for project completion and parallel multi–tasking with other team engineers. Helped build 4 complete test racks for Ambient ESS and TVAC test processes.



Williams International

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

• Test Development Engineer

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  Modernized Test System ,Rack, User Interface, and Programs for a Power Controller of a Jet Engine. • Created Custom Design and Highly Interactive User/Operator Interface • Developed State of the Art Instrumentation and Software (PXI, DAQmx, TCP/IP, GPIB, SCPI, LabVIEW) • Worked with Minimal Supervision • Implemented Custom Requirements Based on Design Discussions and Status Meetings • Elbow Grease and Overtime effort to Meet Milestones and Deadlines • Achieved Success in Every Aspect of the Project • Stayed on the Job to Complete (long term customer loyalty) Designed and developed an Interactive Factory Tester and User Interface using National Instruments (NI) PXI/DAQ test instrumentation, California Instruments, Sorensen and Agilent GPIB devices, and LabView software for testing the Power Control Module (PCM) for a Williams manufactured jet engine. The tester rack and overall test system was designed around an NI PXI-8115 Controller and various DAQmx modules. IEEE 488-2 interfaces were used for monitoring a bevy of transducer signals, frequencies, duty cycles, power sources and to synchronize an Agilent 33210A AWG providing gated pulse signals and DAQmx/DIO for stepped load applications up to 5 KW. Company designed custom hardware was also used in the test interfacing and engine simulations. All Virtual Instrument (VI) functions required for the test program were developed to provide UUT Functional Testing, HALT and HASS Testing, as well as Acceptance Testing (ATP). The test program controlled a 3 Phase Power supply to emulate the jet engine’s generators and used a custom simulator box to provide Fuel Pump signals.



L-3 Com/ACSS, Phoenix, AZ

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Manufacturing Test Engineer

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2013

  Resolved a Calibration Problem for a T3CAS System used in a Wide Variety of Aircraft. Modified existing complex test program to include diagnostic BITE in production test and to root out calibration differences between ATE and bench test results in T3CAS L-band, airborne transponder/avoidance system. Work involved writing, modifying and augmenting TestStand 4.2 scripting and LabWindows/CVI 8.5 software routines to use BITE information via RS232 connection and to analyze test results from an extended burn-in/”shake and bake” test platform. Tested RF Wrap-around, Squitter Pulses and Database integrity. Updated TRD and supporting documentation. Analyzed differences in imbedded C code calibration routines used in manual and automatic tests to eliminate failures and system incompatibility. Implemented new routines using TestStand and LabWindows/CVI. Verified and validated updated code for Operation Software and final testing of T3CAS units. Updated Test Requirements Documentation. Acceptance test documents and VDD. Data and CR tracking using AIM, Rational ClearQuest and ClearCase. L-Band RF level testing on LRU platform.



Orbital Sciences Corporation is now Orbital ATK!

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Principal Engineer

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

  Helped Implement the Upgraded Design for Resupply Spacecraft to the ISS for a Multiple Path, Concurrent, Database Driven Test Program. Developed and upgraded a test program for the PGA and PSE boards/devices for the COTS program. This involves adding device drivers, new connections, validation, verification and production testing efforts. IDE is LabWindows/CVI, NI TestStand and Windows Explorer. Working on new Deployment Motor Device for spacecraft solar array deployment. Helped Implement the Upgraded Design for Resupply Spacecraft to the ISS for a Multiple Path, Concurrent, Database Driven Test Program. Developed and upgraded a test program for the PGA and PSE boards/devices for the COTS program. This involves adding device drivers, new connections, validation, verification and production testing efforts. IDE is LabWindows/CVI, NI TestStand and Windows Explorer. Working on new Deployment Motor Device for spacecraft solar array deployment.



CPU Technology, Inc.

• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Systems Software Engineer

  • Jul 2011 - Feb 2012

  Brought 1990's Military Software and Hardware into the 21st Century Using SOC, ASIC, FPGA and In-house Simulation Package.. Developed regression tests for LANTIRN Targeting and Navigation Pod for F15 and F-16 aircraft. Used SystemLab (register transfer simulator), 1750A Assembly Language, GCC Cross Compiler and C Programming Languages to exercise all the functions of the LRU device being tested. Learned in-line assembly techniques as well as SystemLab, 1750A Assembly Language programming in a very short period of time to "fast track" test development in a parallel FPGA/SOC development/design activity. Regression tests ran successfully in simulation, on legacy hardware and in new silicon SOC implementation of device. 1553, POD Bus, IEE-488, BIT JTAG and RTNI-TRACE interfacing and testing. Surveyed existing OFP and other tests to determine primary functions that are not yet tested in CPUTech Test Plan. Implemented all Primary Diagnostic Tests using Microsoft Visual C and GCC inline Assembly Language. Verified All Tests in Simulation, on new SOC/MAPCC hardware and Legacy LANTIRN APCC hardware. Developed Individual Diagnostic Tests for Self-Tests (particularly for MBR and MUX/1553B). Expanded Self-Test Results for POD and MUX Buses to Include ALL Results. Looking at More Cases where Bus Fault Registers Come into Play for Diagnostic Visibility. Investigated Test Console Interface (TCI ) Routines and Diagnostics to take direct control of system software. Analyzed the Software Exceptions and Peculiarities of the Delco Spec. Tested Memory Management to a Higher Level. Became Familiar with On-site External Test Equipment/Software for MAPCC/APCC External Tests. Implemented a Test Menu for running particular Tests from a Scheduler or Command Menu.



Orbital Sciences Corporation is now Orbital ATK!

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Principal Test Software and Hardware Engineer

  • Nov 2009 - Feb 2011

  Hired for a NI/LabView Hardware Design and Extended for Two TestStand/LabWindows Software Projects. Designed test systems using National Instruments PXI/SCXI chasis and cards. Programmed in LabView 8.0. Developed and fully integrated two production test programs to run on a SYMTEX/"rack and stack" test system using N.I. TestStand and LabWindows/CVI. Cards tested were the Bulk Memory Card and the Uplink Downlink Processor for the COTS commercial resupply spacecraft. Hired for a NI/LabView Hardware Design and Extended for Two TestStand/LabWindows Software Projects. Designed test systems using National Instruments PXI/SCXI chasis and cards. Programmed in LabView 8.0. Developed and fully integrated two production test programs to run on a SYMTEX/"rack and stack" test system using N.I. TestStand and LabWindows/CVI. Cards tested were the Bulk Memory Card and the Uplink Downlink Processor for the COTS commercial resupply spacecraft.



Northrop Grumman

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

• Test Engineer

  • Mar 2008 - Oct 2008

  Worked in Both Electronics Laboratory and Hardware in the Loop Lab. LabWindows/CVI Developed code and GUI Interface to operate a Semi Active Laser (SAL) for use in evaluating a new seeker for the ViperStrike munition. Worked on a test bench with prototype seeker and lab munition. Modified existing source code and GUI in Lab/Windows/CVI to incorporate data logging feature. Proofed code and updated STD (Software Test Description), STR (Software Test Report) and SVD (Software Version Document). Lab Hardware Repaired various computers and modified others to allow interfacing to new lab hardware. Also upgraded software as needed. Assisted in modification, assembly and reassembly of lab test munitions. Rang out, checked, debugged and validated new test equipment manufactured in the lab for both field testing and production testing. Modified and updated Flash routines and storage devices for flight testing and operational test programs (OTP). Hardware in the Loop Simulation Assisted in checking new software updates in a Simulation Lab (SIL) for code updates and performance enhancements. Also assisted in Captive Carry (CC) validation and Verification (V&V) of new hardware/software for munition.



General Dynamics AIS

• Pittsfield, Massachusetts Area

• Test Engineer

  • Mar 2007 - Mar 2008

  Started a LabView Program, Upgraded a Host of LabView Programs, Developed a JavaScript Design Approach to Implementing New Instrumentation in Depot Testing Lab. NSS Preamplifier Module for Shipboard Electronic Repair Facility (SERF) Ported programs from NAVAIDs test station to Teradyne Spectrum S9100 Upgraded Tester to LabView 8.5 from LabView 7.1 with resulting VI rework for HP1420 to Fluke 6681 Counter-Timer VI development (from LabView Device Driver examples). Developed Mixed Signal Test and Interface for Preamplifier Module Developed and verified HiPot Tests. Test Programming Analog/Mixed Signal Testing Low Noise Testing Gain Tests Image Rejection Testing Frequency Centering Passband Determination Teradyne Spectrum S9100 Test System Windows XP Professional TestStudio/LabView 8.2 Test Software Suite Interface Design Virginia Panel Shielded Cables and Enclosures Low Noise / High Gain Amplifier Isolation Transformer Custom Attenuators Software Development Synopsis/Saber Schematic Capture and Simulation Software LabView, Teradyne TestStudio, LabWindows/CVI, Microsoft Visual C++ Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point Extensive JavaScript coding and adaptation for Navy standard test approach.



Honeywell/Novar Controls

• Murfreesboro, Tennessee

• ATE Engineer

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2007

  Developed system and test programs in Borland C++, Developer 6.0 and Access database. Performed ATE system validation for new Honeywell Watcher Test system. This included writing device drivers and using Visa packages, as well as coding and debugging controller test programs. Two fixtures were designed using Visio for the Honeywell Watcher test system which uses a Genrad 227x test connector. Rack cards tested included the Analog Output module and the Rack Input module. These cards were 80C32 microprocessor controlled utilizing 12 bit D/A and A/D components as well as AMUX switches, opto-isolators and EEPROM. Developed and produced Engineering Specifications, Test Specifications, test plans and test program code for the two units. Assisted in the design and modification testing for a precision voltage and current source module for use in several test fixtures requiring accuracies to +/-50 microvolts. Used RS232/RS485 serial interface converters, SCPI, RC/2 and software drivers to communicate with onboard UUT controllers. Programmed instruments using IEEE-488 commands.



Software Integration and Test Engineer.

• Huntsville, Alabama Area

• Lockheed Martin Space Systems

  • Jun 2005 - Feb 2006

  Developing, writing, executing and maintaining Software Test Procedures (STP) and Test Cases for the Operations Management (OM) Software Item (SI) of the Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) system for the U.S. Army. The OM SI is part of a suite of software programs on a UNIX platform that allows THAAD to multitask as well as pre-establish Battle Plans (BP) for Missile Defense (MD) scenarios, activities and successful intercepts of enemy missiles. The position included requirements analysis, tool-proofing, dry-runs and run-for-record activities with customer representatives. ADA, C++ and Perl software analysis was accomplished using Object Oriented Analysis (OOA) and Object Oriented Design (OOD) tools such as Rational Apex, Oracle SQL databases and CASE RTM (Requirements and Traceability Management). Test Cases were based on the Universal Modeling Language (UML) and Object Lifecycles/Universal State Modeling. Software development and testing activities were structured according to J-STD-16 and MIL-STD-458). I demonstrated a strong ability to interact with other team/staff members in multi-level meetings and planning sessions. System documentation was maintained in both a Windows XP and a Sun Solaris environment. Updated and wrote Software Test Description (STD) using Software Requirements Specification (SRS) and Prime Item Development Specification (PIDS) as guides. I also performed analysis on the testbeds and simulators to overcome system errors and deficiencies, verifying successful test execution and software performance. Object Oriented Products (OOP) included: Segment Event Traces, Process Deployment, Component Deployment, State Transition, Segment Thread, Process Thread and Component Thread Diagrams.



General Electric Corporation

• Test Engineer

  • 1987 - 1989

  Developed test program and hardware interface for JTIDS L-Band Receiver Transmitter as a demonstration TPS for the CASS Test System for the U.S. Navy. Developed test program and hardware interface for JTIDS L-Band Receiver Transmitter as a demonstration TPS for the CASS Test System for the U.S. Navy.