- Lead Systems Engineer and systems engineering Cost Account Manager (CAM) for the Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) Family of Trainers (FoT), serving the United States Navy- Lead Systems Engineer and Project Engineer for the Propulsion Lube Oil Module submarine simulator project and others, serving Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) and Navy Nuclear Labs (NNL)- Lead Systems Engineer for the U-28 Level 7 Flight Training Device Cockpit Trainer, serving Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)- Currently working to improve project engineering processes, including developing a tailored Jira process which integrates well with all of our planning and execution functions, to include scheduling, CAM activities, generating PM metrics, and enabling ease of tasking for engineering- Dynamics engineering resource for aircraft and hovercraft simulations- Systems engineering mentor to junior engineers and interns- Regular contributor to proposal efforts, including workload estimation, Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation, materials cost estimation, and technical writing- In collaboration with the program manager, assisted in growing the U-28 program from approximately $1M in revenue in 2022 to over $2M in revenue in 2023

- Technical Lead for development of Aerosonde Mk4.8 Hybrid Quadrotor (HQ) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV)- Aerospace Engineering Lead for Future Tactical Unmanned Air System (FTUAS) products- Performs flight testing, aerodynamic modeling, performance analysis, integration, and design for the Aerosonde Fixed Wing UAV and Aerosonde Hybrid Quadrotor UAV- Used prediction methods to generate performance analysis for use in sizing air vehicle, fuel tank, and VTOL system- Successfully designed aircraft geometry for the Aerosonde Mk4.8 HQ, to include wing area, wing incidence angle, tail location, tail volume, tail incidence angle, Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) motor placement, target weight, and Center of Gravity (CG) range to meet internal requirements- Successfully took the Aerosonde Mk4.8 HQ from requirements analysis in Jan 2021, through development, to full flight in Feb 2022

- Updated and validated aerodynamics model for Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Level 6 Flight Training Device (FTD), Cessna CJ1 Level 5 FTD, and U-28 Level 7 FTD- Performed flight test data analysis and calibration, including AOA calibration and offset correction- Created and performed Qualification Test Guide (QTG) objective tests from Flight Test Data per FAA 14 CFR Part 60, DGAC DAN-60, and ICAO Doc. 9625- Implemented customer-supplied aerodynamics math model into existing C++ code base where applicable- Set up tests and data analysis tools using Python and Perl scripting languages- Performed longitudinal and lateral-directional aerodynamic tuning and hinge moment tuning to match aerodynamic model to flight test data - Successfully qualified Cessna CJ1 Level 5 FTD with the Fuerza Aérea de Chile (FACH) and Autoridad Militar Aeronáutica (AMA) in Puerto Montt, Chile - Nominated to be a mentor for the Textron Systems First Year Experience (FYE) program - Received President’s Award for early discovery of critical requirements on CJ1 Level 5 FTD program - Completed Textron Systems Equip & Drive Growth & Execution (EDGE) program management training - Rated Exceeds Expectations 3 out of 5 years with TRU Simulation + Training

- Manage over 5000 system requirements across multiple programs including B-1, T-6, and CJ1 training systems- Prepare and conduct System Requirements Review (SRR) and System Verification Review (SVR) presentations- Design and perform Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and Test Plans to support hardware/software integration, requirements verification, and formal testing for 5 major upgrades across 17 B-1 Flight Simulators and Maintenance Trainers at 4 customer locations- Develop maintenance manuals, user’s guides, and other Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables- Understand and communicate the needs of both internal and external customers, including Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), QA, and the USAF- Work with Configuration Management (CM) staff to ensure the proper software and hardware configuration is documented and verified throughout the product lifecycle- Provide subject matter expertise to ensure that trainer modifications are accurate and functional- Facilitate critical test events with the customer including on site Government Verification Test (GVT)- Document Test Discrepancy Reports (TDRs) and works with engineering staff to develop and test solutions- Establish and maintain a trusting relationship with USAF customer through personal interaction, transparency, demonstration of technical knowledge, and successful test events- Implement networking and cybersecurity methods and tools on Windows and Linux systems- Work with cybersecurity teams to implement and test Risk Management Framework (RMF) architecture and processes- Write Basis of Estimate (BOE) reports based on requirements and historical data to support B-1 proposal efforts- Promoted to Systems Engineer II in June 2017, 6 months earlier than eligibility period

- Wrote and performed ATPs and Test Reports for C-17 and F-22 programs- Sustained a rigorous travel schedule to test and deliver Maintenance Training Devices on site for C-17 and F-22- As Primary Test Manager, delivered trainers on or ahead of schedule with zero deficiencies- Performed Quality Assurance inspections on work orders, drawings, parts, and assemblies as a QA Delegate- Contributed to development of test plan for KC-46 proposal

- Designed custom mounts for 747 test bed instrumentation hardware and safety equipment- Performed structural integrity calculations- Created engineering drawings for designs using AutoCAD LT- Wrote work orders and worked with mechanics and quality control staff to complete job and inspection- Supported sourcing staff by researching and recommending suppliers- Nominated for the University of Maryland “Outstanding Intern/Co-Op Award” by manager

- Supported simulation development for the Boeing KC-46 Tanker and P-8A Poseidon- Developed working familiarity with ARINC429 bus protocol- Performed formal testing on various components of flight simulation software - Wrote test procedures for instrumentation based on software requirements- Developed familiarity with flight simulation and flight instrument model source code