Experience

Raytheon

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

• Flight Test Execution Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Flight Test Execution lead for all test programs that fly onboard Raytheon Multi-program Testbed (RMT) aircraft. Functional manager of team of 10 Flight Test Engineers deployed across the US.

• Flight Test Mission Director Lead

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Leads a team of engineers responsible for all mission planning and execution of all flight test missions onboard Raytheon Multi-program Testbed (RMT) aircraft. Leads program flight test teams of 20+ engineers and pilots onboard testbed aircraft as Mission Director. Developed and implemented flight test processes and procedures required for repeat test execution. Created and implemented a Mission Director training program. Automated mission planning product through software tool creation and implementation. Show less



Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)

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

• Special Projects Flight Test Engineer

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2016

  Flight Test Engineer for the world’s most advanced, cutting edge military aircraft. Subject matter expert for a unique type of classified flight testing. Supervised mission test teams of up to 50 engineers and technicians for complex multiple aircraft and ground target flight tests missions that cost in excess of $100,000 per hour. Flew onboard testbed aircraft as airborne Test Conductor as well as F-16 chase aircraft. Implemented inaugural Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) communication board Show less



Lockheed Martin

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

• F-35 Lead Flight Test Engineer

  • Nov 2010 - Oct 2012

  Led a team of 5 engineers responsible for all scheduling, planning, and execution of all flight test missions on assigned F-35 mission systems aircraft. Executed flight tests from mission control room as Test Conductor, with responsibility for making real time test execution decisions, troubleshooting aircraft issues, and assisting the pilot in an emergency. Developed and reported all Earned Value (EV) metrics to program management. Coordinated all resources required for testing, including airspace, ranges, air/ground targets, and tankers. Experienced in Radar, EW, SAR, EOIR, CNI, and Fusion integrated avionics. Show less

• Systems Integration & Test Engineer

  • Jul 2009 - Nov 2010

  Responsible for installation, integration, and test of radar system onboard testbed aircraft. Created flight test plans, test cards, and flew onboard testbed aircraft as Test Director. Supported flight test data analysis using Matlab. Wrote lab test plans and procedures to verify radar system performance and EMI requirements.



Lockheed Martin

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

• Flight Operations Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Supported Flight Operations team. Collected flight test data for an Electro Optical Targeting System (EOTS) for JSF while flying onboard test bed aircraft. Researched and presented requirements for operating new Gulfstream 3 testbed aircraft. Supported Flight Operations team. Collected flight test data for an Electro Optical Targeting System (EOTS) for JSF while flying onboard test bed aircraft. Researched and presented requirements for operating new Gulfstream 3 testbed aircraft.



True North Consulting & Leadership

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Leadership Program Consultant

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2007

  Created and implemented a leadership development curriculum. Worked with team of 3 facilitators to run 140 student weeklong leadership camp. Taught daily leadership lessons and facilitated leadership development activities to reinforce concepts. Facilitated lessons in group dynamics, styles of leadership, communication, respect, trust, decision making, and goal setting. Created and implemented a leadership development curriculum. Worked with team of 3 facilitators to run 140 student weeklong leadership camp. Taught daily leadership lessons and facilitated leadership development activities to reinforce concepts. Facilitated lessons in group dynamics, styles of leadership, communication, respect, trust, decision making, and goal setting.