Systems Engineer
EXPERIENCE:
„« Broad engineering background in Shuttle, Station, NASA IV&V
„« Systems Engineer on NASA Orion Program and iLIDS Project
„« Systems Safety Engineer on the ISS S&MA contract -- C&DH, Robotics
„« Robotics Systems Engineer ¡V Shuttle, ISS Programs
„« 3D CAD model developer ¡V mission planning, crew training simulations
„« Mission Trajectory Designer ¡V Shuttle rendezvous
„« Propellant Analyst ¡V Shuttle propellant usage, mass properties analysis
„« JSC Robotics Lab System Administrator
„« JSC Mission Control Flight Console Operator ¡V Shuttle rendezvous
„« Flight Product Files Data Manager
„« Microsoft Office, 3D CAD software, SGI/Linux, MS Windows, workstation builds/support
„« Working in a collaborative environment interfacing directly with customers and subcontractors
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS,
Champaign-Urbana, IL (08/1984--05/1989)
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
„« 4.2 GPA
„« 145 hours completed
„« Engineering Dean's List recognition
„« Elective courses: MATH-343: Advanced Calculus, GE-103: Engineering Graphics
METE-334: Physical Material Science, NUCE-197: Nuclear Energy
AAE-320: Structural Finite Element Methods, EE-229: Electromagnetic Field Theory
EMPLOYMENT
KEYLOGIC SYSTEMS INC.,
Morgantown, WV
(11/2009--current)
Systems Engineer ¡V NASA IV&V Orion and iLIDS
„« Performed system software requirements validation
„« Verified system software design architecture against current NASA standards
„« Assessed quality of delivered artifacts
„« Utilized MKS Integrity ORBIT database for issues tracking
„« Supported Systems Critical Design Review ¡V on travel
„« Developed GUI, documentation, and performed user testing for in-house developed software
Project Manager ¡V supporting NASA IV&V
„« Managed personnel on contract within budget
„« Supported recurring technical meetings with developers ¡V on travel
„« Planned appropriate assignments utilizing available resources
„« Performed software acquisition activities
„« Successfully steered to zero budget variance at end-of-contract
„« Developed extensive end of contract report to prime contractor
„« Interfaced directly with NASA customer on a regular basis
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION,
Houston, TX
(09/2007--07/2009)
Engineer ¡V Vehicle Subsystems Safety
„« Performed system safety engineering for ISS C&DH and Robotics systems
„« Reviewed procedure-based change request papers
„« Analyzed Failure Modes and Effects to ensure proper mapping of system functionality
„« Worked Problem Resolution and Corrective Action issues
„« Tracked hardware failures and on-orbit replacement unit operations
„« Reported monthly system status and issues in NASA forums (SMAP, CR Panel, FRR Board)
„« Negotiated with international partners addressing safety issues and hardware failures
„« Provided real-time system expertise support to the MER safety console
UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE,
Houston, TX
(09/1997--09/2007)
Engineer ¡V Robotics Systems
„« Provided flight data products for Shuttle/Station robotics operations
„« Developed 3D CAD models of flight hardware for use in crew procedure development
„« Determined communication opportunities based on antenna blockage patterns
„« Managed flight product data files ensuring configuration control
„« Analyzed structural loads scenarios screening for structural load limit violations
„« Performed payload un-berthing clearance analyses
„« Analyzed solar array shadow patterns for identification of battery-charging windows of opportunity
„« Served as JSC Robotics Lab System Administrator
„« Worked directly with contractors and customers for delivery and installation of workstations
Engineer ¡V Propellant Systems
„« Determined Shuttle mission propellant requirements for all phases of flight
„« Generated propellant usage profiles for all required mission modes
„« Developed propellant usage profiles used to determine propellant tank loading requirements
„« Established propellant burn scenarios for all shuttle ascent abort modes
„« Managed vehicle mass properties timeline to ensure flight stability
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES,
Houston,TX
(06/1999--02/2000)
Engineer ¡V Support Lead
„« Provided helpdesk support for the Houston area reservation center
„« Provided hardware/software support for 400 Windows-NT workstation clients
„« Supported custom client software
„« Supported MS Office applications
„« Managed user accounts, maintained password databases
„« Coordinated with employees/management for required software deployment
ENGAGE ENERGY LLC,
Houston,TX
(12/1998--06/199...
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