David Daughters Email & Phone Number

Woodway, TX, US

Waco, Texas Area

Currently providing Mechanical & Systems Engineering support. This effort includes requirements definition, development of RFIs and Preliminary Design support. The requirements management tools used on this program include IBM Rational DOORS and Dassault Systems - No Magic Microdraw, Model Base Systems Engineering MBSE.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Supported the C-17 STF/AIA Lab supporting software testing and modification projects for hardware and software designs based on aircraft requirements for new configurations. Researched and updated the automated Test Scenario files to reduce test sequence time. Worked with equipment suppliers to locate replacement components for support/test equipment that.

Richardson, Texas

Aircraft modification consultant providing engineering design support and on-site field team engineering support for a communications system modification and kit installation.

Waco, Texas Area

Provided technical leadership to design, develop and support the aircraft modification of a green business jet into a Multi-Mission/Maritime Surveillance Aircraft. The effort included the installation of the interior shell, a communications suite, equipment racks, workstations, Search and Rescue equipment, galley, lavatory, observer window installation.

Waco, Texas Area

Worked in the Systems Engineering group to support a C-130 modification program. This effort included reviewing documentation in support of the change control board, approval of design changes and the development of updates to manufacturing processes during the modification.

Waco, Texas Area

Served as the Countermeasures/Self-Protection Integrated Product Team and Mechanical Design Lead for a collaborative work-share team of international engineers. I was responsible for the technical content of the mechanical engineering aircraft modifications and maintaining the cost/schedule for each of the design work packages. The engineering effort.

Waco, Texas Area

Responsible for leading the mechanical design, development and integration of the mission suite on the C-27J. The modifications included a mission and communication system upgrade, cockpit modifications, threat detection, self-protection countermeasures and ballistic protection installation. This program required extensive overseas travel to collaborate.

Waco, Texas Area

Responsible for leading the mechanical design effort on fixed wing special mission cargo aircraft and rotary wing aircraft. As the design lead of these programs, I was responsible for the mechanical portion of the bid and proposal effort, allocation of manpower and the technical direction and content of the design data package. These special mission.

Waco, Texas Area

Principal Mechanical Engineer, 11/2000 - 2/2002 RaytheonResponsible for leading the mechanical design effort on a UH-60 rotary wing aircraft. As the mechanical design lead of this program I was responsible for the allocation of manpower, technical direction and content of the mechanical design data package. The special mission aircraft modifications.

Waco, Texas Area

Responsible for leading the mechanical integration design of the Interior Furnishing and Payloads for SOFIA, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy aircraft. As the team lead, I provided the daily technical leadership and monitored the cost and schedule for each of the work packages required to convert the Boeing 747-SP into a flying observatory..

Waco, Texas Area

Provided technical leadership and oversight for a Special Mission C-130 electronic countermeasures system installation. My responsibilities included leading the mechanical integration portion of the countermeasures system installation. The system integration involved adding an electronic countermeasures equipment rack installation, countermeasures system.

Waco, Texas Area

Responsible for the mechanical design and development of the modifications required to convert an Alenia G222 into a USAF C-27A. The modifications included an updated communication and navigation system and updates to the oxygen system necessary to support aeromedical missions. Successfully developed and negotiated follow on Engineering Change Proposals to.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Responsible for leading the design, development and installation of a Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder system on an advanced airborne surveillance and aerial refueling aircraft for a foreign customer. The aircraft modifications were performed on-site in the foreign country.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Designed equipment rack and console modifications supporting the Communications Systems Upgrade on USAF Airborne Command Post. Led the mechanical design, development and installation of a Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder system on an advanced airborne surveillance, aerial refueling aircraft and flight simulator for a foreign.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Structural Design Engineer responsible for aircraft rapid decompression panel designs, testing and calibration. Designed ceiling support structure, overhead lighting, air-stair structural support and mechanical design, chandelier assembly/installation and entertainment equipment rack assembly/ installation on a Boeing 747.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Diversified experience in aero-structures using CAD-CAM in the engineering design and development of Part 23, 19 passenger pressurized turboprop commuter and executive aircraft. Supported Special Mission Aircraft proposals and modifications. Preliminary and Advanced Design of future products.