Experience

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  Harris Corp

  • Palm Bay, FL

  • Systems Engineer

    • 1984 - 2014
    • Palm Bay, FL

    SELECTED EXPERIENCE Communications Systems● Developed a countrywide network of VHF and HF radios for several International military customers. ● Performed propagation studies to select both fixed and mobile antennas.System Engineering ● Developed system and subsystem level specifications and interface control documents in collaboration with the customer for equipment such as antenna control systems, fiber optic modules, law enforcement mobile intelligence systems, and UAV data links. ● Supported Integration and Test teams during test plan development and factory testing. ● Co-authored a report on a recommended solution to out of band harmonics in a HF power amplifier. ● Performed the duties of cost account leader responsible for technical performance, cost, and schedule on several programs. ● Performed the duties of Risk Manager during the development of communications componentsLeadership and Management● Managed a team of six systems engineers responsible for developing systems engineering documentation and risk management plans for hardware on-board the F22 Raptor aircraft.● Managed a team of subcontractors during the development of the GOES-R Space Weather study and report.● Mentored two systems engineers and coached them during preparation of a public alerting system demonstration.

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  Naval Avionics Facility

  • Indianapolis Indiana

  • Branch Head, Navigation Branch

    • Jun 1966 - Oct 1984
    • Indianapolis Indiana

    Supervised 18 engineers and scientist during development of navigation software for carrier based aircraft.