Experience

Monte Sano Research Corporation

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senoir Systems Engineer

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  I am excited to start a new opportunity as a systems engineer supporting CCDC AvMC within the Weapons Development and Integration Directorate. I am excited to start a new opportunity as a systems engineer supporting CCDC AvMC within the Weapons Development and Integration Directorate.



US Army Redstone Test Center

• THAAD Instrumentation Design Lead

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Served as the design lead for the THAAD Instrumentation effort. This effort required heavy re-baselining due to personnel turnover, incomplete technical data and scope change. Worked with the THAAD program office and Lockheed Martin to write a systems engineering pan, re-baseline the schedule and build consensus with all parties on requirements.

• Lead Instrumentation Researcher

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

  Served as the advanced instrumentation specialist for the division. Tasks included writing systems engineering plans, EMI troubleshooting for the Multiple Family of Munitions (MFOM) Flight Termination, EMI troubleshooting for the TOWII Radar Emulator, Instrumentation Training, technical review of safe operating procedures PCB design and PCB power distribution characterization.

• Flight Termination Subject Matter Expert

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2018

  Served as the subject matter expert for the Multiple Family of Munitions (MFOM) Flight Termination development. This effort greatly reduced the size the flight termination capability found in ATACMS and was the first full flight termination development at the Redstone Test Center. The first flight took place March 18th, 2018. This system is currently being tailored for three additional missile platforms.

• ATACMS Telemetry Design Lead

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2014

  Handed over programmatic duties and focused on technical aspects of fielding the next generation ATACMS Flight Termination kit.

• Instrumentation Program Lead

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2011

  Led the effort to clean up an ailing flight termination effort for the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). This program had two in flight failures, multiple supplier quality issues and was on a safety hold from flying. All engineering staff that had knowledge of this system had taken other jobs. Over four years my team closed out two failure investigations, re-aligned the parts supplier base, performed quick obsolescence engineering efforts, re-designed both the flight termination and ground support equipment and re-established trust with the Precision Fires Program Office. Under my leadership, the MST Design Team standardized three telemetry design team methods into a single architecture. This architecture improved firmware development time, reduced unique component counts and streamlined support in seven telemetry programs.



USA Army PEO Missiles and Space Joint Atttack Munitions Program Office

• Test Engineer

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2009

  Took on test engineering duties on the Hydra program which had been recently transferred to the JAMS program office. These duties were not defined. My willingness to take on open ended tasks, hit the books and build relationships earned me a place in the program office. I was outgunned, and under experienced but filled a critical role. This helped my supervisor, who had other programs, establish the position and team with minimal touch time. After a year the team was filled out to include a veteran team lead. Tasks Included:• Test Planning and execution of illumination round failure investigations, dynamic and environmental testing of life cycle improvement programs, flight test, static motor testing and container • Served as the primary test Engineer for the Hydra Propulsion and Improvements Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). The Hydra Improvements IPT is a research and development program aimed at improving the reliability and producability of the Hydra 70.• Analyzed environmental, static and live fire data submitted for acceptance of the Hydra Rocket Motors, Hydra Warhead variants and Launchers. Data included Doppler Radar Trajectory Tracks, Time to First Motion, Drop Testing, Paint Adhesion, Flight Vibration, Shock Testing, MIL STD 810 Environmental Testing.• Researching and authoring packets to get interim hazard classification for non-standard, hazardous test assets and new development Hydra Rocket Components.



US Army Redstone Test Center

• Electronic Engineer (AMC Fellows Rotation #2)

  • Aug 2006 - Oct 2007

  My time at the Telemetry and Data Management Division required heavy self-training and political finesse. The division had no lack of talent but was divided into three distinct teams that employed different design and test methods. I was able to learn from all three teams and complete the following tasks:• Design integrate and deploy the Digital Maverick Automated Calibration Test bed. This equipment functionally tests and provides calibration coefficients for 42 channels on a Digital Maverick TM Kit. Tasks included developing control software in Microsoft Visual Studio, integrating Agilent(Keysight) Test Equipment and a relay bank system. This project required in-depth object oriented programming and multithreading. The resulting product continues to serve Maverick and Hellfire with few updates and minimal maintenance. • Design and fabricated test PCB boards using and LPKF circuit plotter.• Learn RF properties of printed circuit boards and implement a test fixture for custom Low Noise Amplifiers targeting GPS. • Supported the AGM 65 “Digital Maverick” Telemetry development.



Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Command

• Support Engineer - AMRDEC PIF (AMC Fellows Rotation #1)

  • Apr 2005 - Aug 2006

  Served as an “action officer” in high op-tempo environment. Tasks started with counting and logging piece parts and grew into full integration into the “Fourth Stryker Brigade Combat Team” integration team.Towards the end of the 18 month developmental assignment, my work included:- Developing engineering drawings for installation of government furnished and commercial equipment into SBCT-4 Tactical Operations Centers, review of engineering change orders, and review of safety labeling (received Special Act award for engineering support).- Providing engineering support for various Research and Development Programs- Developing cost estimates, schedules and sought funding for the On Board Power Program and other smaller efforts. The On Board Power Program explored ways of using the power train of current military vehicles to provide electrical power to the battlefield.- Developing and maintained a parts database in support of the Fourth Stryker Brigade Combat Team integration program.



Army Logistics Leadership Center

• AMC Fellows Intern

  • Sep 2004 - Aug 2006

  Completed the first stage of the AMC Fellows Program which focuses on creating a multi-functional and mobile workforce. Received graduate level training tailored for the army including Life Cycle Logistics, Contracting, Systems Engineering, Risk Management, Statistical Process Control, Forecasting and Programming and Budgeting. The following stages to finish out the AMC Fellowship include the 3 training positions listed above. Completed the first stage of the AMC Fellows Program which focuses on creating a multi-functional and mobile workforce. Received graduate level training tailored for the army including Life Cycle Logistics, Contracting, Systems Engineering, Risk Management, Statistical Process Control, Forecasting and Programming and Budgeting. The following stages to finish out the AMC Fellowship include the 3 training positions listed above.



Western Process Computers, Inc.

• Industrial Automation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electronic Technician

  • Sep 2000 - Aug 2004

  This job was a lucky break for a freshman engineering student. Tasks included lugging in large racks of equipment (1970's heavy), PCB cleaning (hours of removing dirt with Q-Tips), troubleshooting and repair. Troubleshooting and repair work provided a great foundation for coursework at DeVry. This job was a lucky break for a freshman engineering student. Tasks included lugging in large racks of equipment (1970's heavy), PCB cleaning (hours of removing dirt with Q-Tips), troubleshooting and repair. Troubleshooting and repair work provided a great foundation for coursework at DeVry.