Don

8/10/2014
Unknown

Position Desired

Software Engineering
Huntsville, AL
Yes

Resume

QUALIFICATIONS

I am an Engineering Professional with over 21+ years experience in the (ATE) automatic test equipment, test and development field and 11+ years in embedded software test. I have held positions of increasing responsibilities from engineer to lead engineer. My strengths lie in software procedure and script development, hardware development, system support, software configuration management, and organization skills utilized in the development and support of commercial, military, and International Space Station projects. I have been recognized for proficiency and adaptability on a variety of test systems using different programming languages.

SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONICS INC. (SEI ), St. Louis, MO 1979 to 1999
Senior Engineering Specialist

MDTSC / AVIANT , St. Louis, MO subcontractor 2000 to 2001
(The BOEING CO., Huntsville, AL)
Embedded S/W Engineer
International Space Station, Control & Data Handling, S/W Test-Tier II

The BOEING CO., Huntsville, AL (NASA) 2001 to 2006
Embedded Software Engineer, Level 4
International Space Station, Control & Data Handling, S/W Test-Tier II

The BOEING CO., Huntsville, AL (NASA) 2006 to Present
Software Engineer, Level 4
Software Verification Engineer (6D8)
Integrated Defense Systems (IDS)
International Space Station, Control & Data Handling, S/W Test -Tier II

Develop and test, Embedded real time Ada software for the (ISS) International Space Station, Internal Systems, (PTCS) Passive Thermal Control System, (EVASC) Extra Vehicular Activity System Control, (EPS) Electrical Power System, (MUE) MDM Utilities Extension Capability, and (FDS) Fire Detection System, and among others (RPCM, IMPLM, IMV, RT, VV, MCA, WRVA, CBM, and HCS), Pre-Position Load (PPL), and Patch development. I have created and maintain Test Procedure Document, verify tracability to (SRS) Software Requirement Specification, preparation and conducted Command and Data Handling - Software Integration Lab and Test Facility (SILTF) FQT and Delta FQT, and identify and incorporate software corrections using (PCR) Problem/Change Request System. I have provided Test team support to Design, Review/Audits/Boards/TIM’s, Mgt. & Admin., and Process Improvement.



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 Performed hardware design, diagnostics, test and repair at system, module and circuit card levels, to improve product performance or in conjunction with the development of an automatic test program. Delivered various software, hardware, and documentation data items in a timely manner to meet or exceed contractual requirements of various projects.

 Developed a more efficient and accurate method of producing deliverable software media, documented procedure and trained Florida personnel when project was transferred off-site to their plant facility. Personally achieved two-month early delivery of over 400 deliverable items with zero defects and under budget.

 Acted as lead engineer at a remote site of McDonnell Douglas Air (MCAIR) during prime contractor software and hardware development. Supported SEI equipment, system self-test and calibration software, and identified and corrected anomalies. Established and maintained excellent rapport with MCAIR and their customer (USAF).

 Recognized for support efforts of F15 ARTS Station System Compatibility Test (SCT), completing effort early, with praise received by MCAIR and USFA, and testimonial from USAF representative stating, “This was the best Station System Compatibility Test I have ever witnessed”.

 Supported delivery of two development systems five and one half months early with no defects, performing demonstration / sell-off ahead of schedule.

 Maintained the highest (SPEARS) rating attainable for field support personnel during assignment from both private contractor and customer. Received letters of appreciation from (RMTS) Radar Module Test Station Program Manager, Analog System Manager, F-15 Depot ATE Subsystem Manager and Chief Engineer F-15 Aircraft Support Equipment

 Received Certificate of Appreciation from MCAIR TQMS (Total Quality Management System); letters of appreciation from SEI Program Manager, SEI Senior Vice President, MCAIR Branch Chief; and SEI Accommodation “Best in Class” .

 Performed as Systems Manager for F-18 VAX and PDP11 Software Development Systems, supplying maintenance, inventory control, and training. Provided 98% system availability and successful transition of system management skills to Sanford, FL facility.

 Acted as security monitor for two development labs (F-18 and Gunship), performin...

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