Experience

Raytheon Technologies

• Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States

• Principal System Engineer

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  • Basic Understanding of RF principles as related to APX-119 Digital Transponder and Interrogators for Military and Civil aircraft. • Basic Understanding of ADS-B, and TCAS as related to transponders. • Basic Understanding of MIL-STD 1553, ARINC 429 protocol as related to aircraft interface. • Conducted testing/ troubleshooting on various transponder components using RF test equipment in the lab. • Conducted software upgrades for various platforms (KC-135, RQ-9 Reaper, B-1B). • Familiar with various RF test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Aeroflex, Power supplies) • Demonstrated Requirement Proficiency in Requirements management through DOORS database. • Conducted Environmental testing MIL-810 on Composite Interrogator Chassis. • Assisted USAF and Boeing in conducting AIMS testing in accordance with DoD and Air Traffic requirements. • Conducted Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) on various Transponders. • Conducted Qualification testing including requirement analysis, procedure development, test conduct and evaluation of results. • Supported Government Flight Testing for AIMS certification. • Participated in Test Readiness Reviews (PDR, CDR, and TRR) for various programs. • Demonstrated strong communication skills by effectively communicating to various IPT leaders, management, software and hardware engineers and customers Show less



Leidos

• Aberdeen Proving Ground

• Systems Integration Engineer

  • Feb 2016 - Sep 2018

  Successfully Integrated and Tested three GFE Systems consisting of EO/IR (MX-20), Hyperspectral (BIG Green, Aces Hy, Pearl) and SAR/ GMTI Radar Sensors on an Army Airborne Platform for PM SAI Configured, Installed various Sensor application to successfully communicate with the Mission Payload Installed, Configured and tested various Sensor Software such as Orion, CLAW, AIMES and PICTE for Command and Control applications Demonstrated VADER Radar Simulation for Health and Status and conducting simulations Show less



Raytheon

• Riverdale, MD

• Systems Engineer

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

  Currently supporting NASA Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) as a Systems Engineer Applied System Engineering principles to various interfaces of the JPSS system to provide timely data products to the customer. Reviewed Engineering Change Request (ECR) and provided assessment at Program and Segment Boards Review of Work Request (WR) written each week and provided impact during WRRP meeting to the customer (NASA). Supported Maintenance Release Regression testing and Software release activities Thorough knowledge of IP protocol and networking between various NASA systems located in Aurora CO and Operational Center (Suitland). Understanding of JPSS CONOPS and various segments of the JPSS system. Interfaced with various disciplines to develop Test cases and Test scenarios to implement. Provided support for Operations located at NSOF, Suitland MD Supported Sustainment related meeting with various team members and customer representatives. Worked with various disciplines to close Engineering Change Request (ECR). Participated in Software and Hardware peer reviews. Worked closely with NASA counterpart to refine requirements and make changes to the System documentation. Familiar with NASA System Engineering Process and protocols Show less



Northrop Grumman

• Patuxtent River, MD

• Flight Test Engineer

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Conducted flight and ground test activities for the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Evaluated results from ground test activities and incorporated into "lessons learned" Developed Flight test cards, test schedules and test procedures Coordinated with Discipline engineers to safely and effectively execute test missions Conducted ground test activities in accordance with established JSF test plans and procedures Participated in post test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution Published test summaries and test reports Knowledge of aircraft systems and limitations Conducted EMI testing with various weapon configuration for weapons testing Worked closely with Flight Test Instrumentation Engineers to ensure proper Telemetry to the control station Conducted NERF testing for ship suitability at NAVAIR facility Conducted Mission briefs and de - briefs during test missions Worked closely with Test pilots, Management and Flight control engineers to execute testing Worked closely with Engine discipline to conduct Ground Testing Show less



AAI Corporation

• Hunt Valley, MD

• Test Engineer

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  Applied System Engineering process to the Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicle (TUAV)RQ-7B Shadow System Performed Risk Analysis on various components of the TUAV System Performed analysis and traceability of various TUAV systems comprised of hardware and software and subsystems Applied System allocation to test cases for Verification and Validation Managed DOORS to link requirements for traceability Prepared and developed requirements using DOORS Prepared Test plans and Test reports for various tests conducted Worked closely with Software and hardware engineers to establish good testable requirements Conducted software test for verification Knowledge of various military system and DoD SE process Conducted technical meeting and reviews with customer Worked closely with the project engineer to meet costs and schedule Worked closely with various system leads to establish a validated baseline requirements Conducted three successful Test Readiness Review with the customer Successfully conducted four Qualification tests and met program objectives Identified problems during tests, and avoided problems during production run Planned and coordinated with responsible parties for ground and flight testing Evaluated results from flight test activities and incorporated lessons learned Developed flight test cards, test profiles for the RQ-7B Shadow flight testing activities Identified and coordinated flight test assets, facilities and test ranges with the responsible parties Conducted flight and ground tests with established test plans and procedures Conducted Environmental Testing per MIL 810 Conducted Shock and Vibration testing for various sub systems. Coordinated Environmental Testing with Met Labs for sub systems Published Environmental Test plan and Procedures Published Environmental Test report for various sub systems Show less



Northrop Grumman Corporation

• Linthicum, MD

• System Engineer

  • May 2008 - Jun 2011

  Integrated various sensors for manned and unmanned systems using E3 Zuken Electrical cabling tool and Microsoft Visio Worked closely with Flight Test Engineers to develop aircraft interface requirements Supported Systems engineering and Flight test groups with electrical interface definition Worked closely with the Electrical group to define power and system requirements Worked closely with all levels, from senior management to IPT leads to meet schedule and costs Saved the program over $ 50,000 by identifying waste and improving design process Helped investigate and resolve manufacturing issues and provide technical support to suppliers Worked with various groups such as Thermal, EMI, Supply chain and production to validate the design. Supported Program reviews such as iPDR, iCDR for the customer Played a key role in identifying past design flaws and thus saving program millions of dollars in labor Created 3D and 2D models of the cables using Unigraphics Cabling interface to validate the design and fit thus saving the program thousands of dollars Implemented Six Sigma principles “D.M.A.I.C” to improve cable design process and ensure quality product for the customer Developed requirements and verification matrix for various programs Show less