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SLS Core Stage

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:Testing/AnalysisCreate engineering models in Matlab simulating 1553 timing, and system timingReview and analyze test data and update avionics analysis models used to show system requirements are met. Perform avionics analysis on electrical systems; develop models/simulation (MATLAB/Simulink) used in verification of system requirements. Generate avionics analysis tools and reports for Design Verification Objective closure.Engineering LeadershipResponsible Engineer (RE) Avionics Bay/ Engine Section for Space Launch System (SLS)Review other engineer’s production drawings, models, and parts list/manufacturing notes.Create baseline engineering schedule and design layout for system integration. Identify, track, resolve and status engineering designs and potential impacts/risks to management.System DesignDeveloped and integrated NASAs System Integration and Test Facility (SITF) “First Light” lab meeting aggressive schedule with limited resourcesDevelop electrical system requirements definition, electrical system architecture implementation and analysis for manned space flight and ground systems.Evaluate future technology for future development through Internal Research and Development. Develop data possessing macros for organizing test/ design data and automating systems reducing man hours required to complete design, reporting and analysis tasks.Working Across Design Teams Crate and present engineering information to coordinate and resolve complex design issues within integrated product teams.Held weekly meeting to coordinate and solve design issues with customer. Coordinated design team’s responses to comments from CDRFrequent contact with suppliers and manufacturers to clarify or discus issues with production drawings. Produce design data to assist senor engineering teams designs and analysis. Work with other teams to resolve design issues and roadblocks.

•Assisted Air Force engineers with 40/45 upgrade to AWACS aircraft during equipment installation. •Develop Procedures and designated hardware to expand troubleshooting capabilities for reflected power testing on a communications system to reduce misdiagnosis of faults saving time and repair costs.•Validated acquisition requirements for spectrum analyzer upgrade/replacement on AWACS aircraft.•Designed Abbreviated Test Language for All Systems (ATLAS) to Test Requirement Document translation program using Visual Basic for Application reducing DOD contracts and costs.•Analyzed electrical circuits for component failure fault detection used in Test Program Set development for C-17 avionics.•Performed Test Program Set development fault insertion testing on C-17 avionics CCA to provide more cost effective and reliable circuit card troubleshooting and repair.

•Wrote, edited, reviewed and prepared a variety of technical documentation for publication in support of the United States Postal service Maintenance technical support Center.•Published automatic mail sorting machine maintenance manual.

•Deployed to Iraq, Oman, and Kuwait in suport of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.•Led a team of four to provide satellite communications for a humanitarian mission in Honduras.•Supervised six personnel and performed feedback, appraisals, career mentorship and other military related supervisory responsibilities.•Deployed, operated, maintained, troubleshot, repaired and documented maintenance actions for multi-million dollar satellite terminals and related communications equipment. •Lead technician; oversaw preventative maintenance inspections, repairs, and modifications to equipment.•Provided presidential communications throughout the Pacific theater with Mystic Star System.•Lead trainer for office, trained personnel on wide verity of test equipment and maintenance/ troubleshooting procedures for commercial and tactical communication systems.