Senior Systems Engineer

• Nov 2022 - Present

Systems Engineer

• Oct 2019 - Nov 2022

•Ensuring quality, performance, and reliability of CRC/TAOC Battlespace software simulation cell for Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Virtual Flag events at Kirtland Air Force Base. •Test planning for future Virtual Flag events through running prototyped simulations to acquire JREAP-C and SISO-J Datalink fault definitions. •Applying Python programming for streamlining the selection of enumerations required for simulated events. •Coding genetic algorithms for selecting targets from a datalink feed within BC3 display software.

Engineer II

• Jul 2015 - Oct 2019

•Interfaced between HTS Bangalore and PHX sites for applying Python to detect amendment changes with Part 21, 25, 33, 34, 35, and 36 FARs within the rgl.faa.gov website. •Applied ARP 4754A for Decomposing Safety Requirements from Engine Control Systems to Software items. •Applied Six Sigma Process Flow Techniques for consistent management of problem change reports (PCRs) from HTF projects, as cycled through weekly Software Review Board (SRBs) and key stakeholders. •Developing user-friendly Certification Office Wiki Site for a quick reference of resources, tools, processes, and activities involved with supporting engine and APU projects. •Embraces and implements Requirements-Based Engineering approach, standard work (processes and tools), and the ongoing need for continuous improvement. •Creates and provides standard work and command media that is accessible. Enables operating system (process and tools) for Cert compliance plans, execution, and reporting/closing. •Provides document templates/guidance and associated schedule which satisfies the regulations and meets the project objectives. •Coordinates closely with E&PS COEs, MCOE, ECOE, and PIPAC ODA groups to ensure tied-out and executable plans. This includes a minimum of a proposal, compliance matrix, milestones, and schedule that is vetted and approved by all associated parties (COEs). •Supports management certification documents for smooth and efficient flow. The choreography provided includes scheduling, tracking, prioritization and queuing across projects, and active management through the project lifecycle in support of the project’s business objectives; the scope of choreography to encompass both showers and finders of compliance. •Assists in teaching the project COEs how to show compliance.

Staff Systems Engineer

• Nov 2014 - May 2015

•Trained as a mission controller monitoring satellite signal acquisition, contingency prompts for procedure execution, and experimental file uploading from pre-pass to post-pass phases. •Submitted a test plan offering an alternative means of stabilizing a satellite from a mission controlling console after reviewing inputted gyroscopic data from the previous pass through Kalman filtration for gain and feedback of reaction wheel speeds. •Trained as a mission controller monitoring satellite signal acquisition, contingency prompts for procedure execution, and experimental file uploading from pre-pass to post-pass phases. •Submitted a test plan offering an alternative means of stabilizing a satellite from a mission controlling console after reviewing inputted gyroscopic data from the previous pass through Kalman filtration for gain and feedback of reaction wheel speeds.

Certification Engineer

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

•Assisted the Director of Certification in all FAA and Foreign certification activities. •Developed and coordinating with engineering personnel and FAA designees to define certification requirements and develop planning documents. •Developed and coordinated with engineering personnel and FAA designees to develop test requirements including prototype conformity requirements. •Coordinated prototype conformity activities with FAA designees (DER/DAR), quality, supply chain, and engineering. •Produced and submitted key FAA documents to ensure complete compliance as per established certification plans. •Assisted Director of Certification in administration activities including FAA submittal packages and project tracking. •Ensured adherence to FAA procedures for approval, incorporation, and implementation of approved Type Design changes within Eclipse production systems.

Certification Engineer

• Feb 2012 - Apr 2013

•Developed Certification plans for installer acceptance to show overview and compliance path for seats. •Prepared test plans for performing dynamic/static testing, in accordance with installer, and TSO requirements. •Prepared the necessary test reports to qualify seats for FAA TSO C39c, C127a certification. •Performed comparison and analysis of dynamic seat behavior using data collected from dynamic testing. •Familiar with Airbus Harmonized spec and Boeing D6 documents. •Familiar with 14 CFR Part 21 and 23. •Following and interpreting guidance such as Advisory Circular 25-17,25.562-1B etc. •Consulted on a regular basis with FAA Designated PSP(Partnership for Safety plan) staff members, regarding regulations and formal documents to show compliance. •Worked with different installers (Boeing, Airbus) regarding compliance with 25.785d and prepared necessary test plans and reports. •Prepared test plans and reports to certify products for flammability requirements (vertical burn,oil burn,heat release: special condition,toxicity) per 14CFR 25.853 (a)(c)(d) as well as installer requirements such as ABD0031. •Was responsible for ensuring compliance with Weber Quality procedures (QAPs), Weber Process specs (WPSs), PSP (Partnership for safety plan between Weber and FAA).

Certification Engineer

• Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

•Applied materials certification processes for commercial class aircraft interior composites within flammability integrity according to FAR part 25 for Delta, US Airways, and MLW Airlines. •Applied materials certification processes for commercial class aircraft interior composites within flammability integrity according to FAR part 25 for Delta, US Airways, and MLW Airlines.

Active Duty Naval Officer

• May 2010 - Sep 2011

•Trained in naval aircraft systems, navigation, and radio procedures through to instrument flight phase on T-6 Texan II airframes. •Trained in conflict resolution and risk management to alleviate situations among sailors. •Provided aircraft hangar protection according to Training Wing 6 squadron procedures when scheduled for watch officer duty. •Trained in naval aircraft systems, navigation, and radio procedures through to instrument flight phase on T-6 Texan II airframes. •Trained in conflict resolution and risk management to alleviate situations among sailors. •Provided aircraft hangar protection according to Training Wing 6 squadron procedures when scheduled for watch officer duty.

Aerospace Electrical Team Mentor

• Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

•Planned the outlining for the flight control system using servo control motors and motion sensors. •Solved for the time lengths in actuating the angle of each aircraft steering servo, given an inputted bearing angle that the aircraft could turn into for a straight trajectory from departure to destination. •Performed a trade study on servos and accelerometers that would use voltage to measure the wind change between the uni-axial gyroscopes of the disturbed surfaces and the aircraft’s center of gravity for servo balancing at cruise speeds.

Certification Engineer Intern

• Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

•Entrusted with testing aircraft composites for structural and flammability integrity according to Federal Airworthiness Regulations. •Generated and reviewed Structural and Flammability Certification Plans for 1st class interior cabinetry testing. •Managed the specification readiness of tested composite parts in NX-5 CAD, using Team-center and Agile networking software to update drawing revisions. •Improved a flame-resistant design for cabinetry composites. •Entrusted with testing aircraft composites for structural and flammability integrity according to Federal Airworthiness Regulations. •Generated and reviewed Structural and Flammability Certification Plans for 1st class interior cabinetry testing. •Managed the specification readiness of tested composite parts in NX-5 CAD, using Team-center and Agile networking software to update drawing revisions. •Improved a flame-resistant design for cabinetry composites.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

• May 2007 - Aug 2007

•Led the establishment of Overall Equipment Effectiveness charts across load centers in priority using lean principles. •Value Stream Mapped processes at load centers for setting capacity improvement goals. •Increased capacity by 20% for the last half of 2007. •Led the establishment of Overall Equipment Effectiveness charts across load centers in priority using lean principles. •Value Stream Mapped processes at load centers for setting capacity improvement goals. •Increased capacity by 20% for the last half of 2007.

Research Assistant

• Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

•Designed experiments to measure the strength and spectroscopy of solar cell encasings on a Martian Rover. •Applied FTIR and UV spectrometers for the optical testing of high-transmitting glass within a glass-encased solar cell. •Commended with using a high-powered diode laser for soldering encapsulating glass and Viox powder. •Provided cost-saving results for the environmental protection of solar cells. •Designed experiments to measure the strength and spectroscopy of solar cell encasings on a Martian Rover. •Applied FTIR and UV spectrometers for the optical testing of high-transmitting glass within a glass-encased solar cell. •Commended with using a high-powered diode laser for soldering encapsulating glass and Viox powder. •Provided cost-saving results for the environmental protection of solar cells.