AEROSPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Tech-savvy aeronautics expert with unique blend of systems engineering and flight experience; adept at developing advanced cockpit avionics, software, and testing systems. Airline Transport Pilot with 3600 hours total time and Type ratings in multiple Gulfstream jet models. Dedicated to leveraging technology to improve operator safety, performance, and situational awareness. Collaborative team player and leader; form productive working relationships with customers, engineering groups, instructors, and major program stakeholders.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Integrated Heads-Up Displays
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Requirements Analysis & Management
• Risk Identification / Change Management
• Test Development & Execution
• Software Verification & Validation
• Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA)
• Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Flight Instruction / Operator Training
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Platforms: UNIX, Windows
Tools: DOORs, MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio), PVCS Dimensions, Rational Rose, Tortoise SVN, UI, Unigraph
Programming: Assembly, C++, COBOL, FORTRAN, Perl, PREP, Python, Matlab
Cockpit Avionics: Avidyne, Garmin, Honeywell, EFIS, FMS, GPS, INS, PMS, TCAS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ASSIGNMENTS
Led and collaborated with teams of engineers to design and develop cutting-edge avionic systems for numerous aircraft manufacturers; worked hands-on in all stages of development and integration of heads-up display, human-machine interface (HMI), simulation and testing solutions, and related software and hardware. Managed requirements generation and analysis, wrote, and executed test cases, performed use case analysis on systems and subsystems, validated software and participated in peer reviews of test procedures.
Key Achievements:
Systems Engineer, Astronautics Corporation of America, Milwaukee, WI (11/2010 - 12/2010)
Developed lab testing procedures that were leveraged to resolve reported problems on A400M network server system.
Senior Engineer, Belcan Engineering Group, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2/2009 - 8/2010)
Performed real-time digital engine system control (FADEC) software analysis, testing, and verification for F135 Joint Strike Fighter.
Maintained exceptional rate of productivity; in first year of employment, completed department’s highest number of software verifications and validations.
Systems Engineer, Rockwell-Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA (3/2008 - 2/2009)
Performed systems development and integration of new Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics cockpit under development for business and regional aircraft.
Systems / Software Engineer, Honeywell BRGA, Kansas City, KS (1/2004 – 1/2008)
Designed and developed object-oriented software in CMM Level 3 environment; crafted HMIs for multi-function and navigator displays in integrated avionics glass cockpit with real-time embedded processors.
Led team of engineers through Six Sigma training, functional hazard analysis (FHA), and failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA).
Technical Specialist, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Savannah, GA (2/1995 - 1/1998)
Played key role in developing GV Integration Test Facility (ITF); designed GV flight controls simulation and integrated it with digital control loader and Honeywell Avionics Computers.
Took point on design, development, and testing of Yaw Damper and weight and balance simulations, and modified automatic test procedures to operate in ITF environment.
Liaised effectively between ITF, mechanics, and Flight Safety and Flight Test departments; provided customer training and engineering support on simulator, and flew as test pilot.
FLIGHT / AERONAUTICS TRAINING ASSIGNMENTS
Directed instructors and provided classroom, simulator, and hands-on training in operation of diverse aircraft models. Delivered expert instruction across wide range of qualifications and technical system capabilities. Monitored student progress, tracked program metrics, and compiled detailed performance notes to provide feedback on training results
Key Achievements:
Flight / Training Instructor, Flight Training Services International, Palm Coast, FL (1/2008 – 6/2008)
Designed instructional systems and delivered ground, simulator, and aircraft-based flight and crew training to international ab-initio students.
Adjunct Professor, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL (8/2006 - 8/2008)
Prepared and taught courses at world’s premier aeronautic u...
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