David Engstrom Email & Phone Number

United States

Bethesda, Md, Us

Systems Engineering Lead for Vertical and Advanced Missile Launcher platforms. Directly interface with the customer to elicit and refine needed capability. Build the system model (Cameo w/SysML); define the system architecture and flow down functional requirements to hardware and software engineers. Author the System/Subsystem Design Description (SSDD) document and other design artifacts. Fill in for the SEIT lead when needed and delegate tasks to other systems engineers.Push the advancement of digital transformation throughout the Integrated Launchers Engineering organization. Actively promote and demonstrate the benefits of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools and methods to improve system definition, evolution and reuse. Mentor younger engineers on good system engineering practices; advise management on MBSE adoption for the organization and teach MBSE methods to peers. Develop system/subsystem requirements in DOORS. Utilize DXL scripts wherever possible to ease workload. Estimate and direct the efforts of 4 systems engineers.Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader for Missile-Launch Command/Control Shelters. Lead hardware development efforts of 8-12 engineers through an aggressive schedule to deliver 2 prototypes. Resolve schedule and technical risks from scope creep, vague customer requirements and unusually long lead times to satisfy customer needs.

Systems Engineering Consultant, Jan 2019 - March 2021Fulfill system design, analysis, test, technical proposal, and project management tasks over the entire product development life cycle of complex electro-mechanical systems. Purview includes systems requirement definition, the development and implementation of systems and systems test platforms, specification of test equipment, verification/validation procedures, design quality assurance and process improvement. Excel with roles calling for strong blend of Systems Engineering with Project Management.Improve performance of design organizations with Lean Development of Matured Products (LDMP) which is a life-cycle development model created by Blue Ridge Professional Services. The model measures and compares status maturity against target maturity for any complex system at any point during its development lifecycle. Deliverable capability and required capability converge with less risk and more room for innovation. LDMP improves compliance with aerospace industry guidelines, including AS9100 and ARP-4754A, enables data-driven process improvements and is adaptable to non-aerospace products.

Mechanical Systems Design for Technology Start-up, Jan 2018 – Dec 2018Design and produce green environmental management solutions for the energy consumer. The Air Sense product employs the Internet of Things (IoT) to create a scalable air management system for single or multi-family residences and office buildings to improve comfort and reduce energy bills. Perform research and analysis on forced-air HVAC systems. Analyze air-balancing issues for installed systems. Evaluate thermal loading and heating/cooling capacities, including psychometrics to assess opportunities to improve efficiency. Perform product design reviews and generate files for 3D printing using SolidWorks. Write and present business case and grant proposals.

OEM representative to supplier for component qualification. Manage project schedules and engineering coordination required to resolve technical issues and keep project on track. Review documentation to ensure compliance with designated DO-160 test guidelines and product performance specifications for multiple systems, including fire protection, ice protection, air management and avionics. Review test set-ups and witness test executions to verify conformance to written plans.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Senior Systems Engineer - Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) of automated aircraft cargo systems. Use Unified Modeling Language (UML) to build system models and teach UML techniques to junior engineers. Responsible for requirements analysis, definition, and management; functional analysis, performance analysis, system trade studies, verification, validation, and interface definition. Reduce risk in downstream design and verification tasks by producing valid system and component specifications. Author product specifications and instruct team on effective use of Direct Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS). Lead technical negotiations with customer on requirements elicitation and validation. Evaluate product designs in Solid Works. Resident expert on accelerated reliability testing of electro-mechanical cargo restraints. Designed HALT and HASS programs to improve product reliability and reduce infant mortality failures with optimal use of resources.Production Test Automation Lead - Design and procurement responsibility for capital investments in custom automated test systems, using NI Test Stand and Lab View, for HALT/HASS and functional acceptance test. Test Lab Manager – Responsible for calibration, repair and maintenance of test equipment. Validate product design requirements by writing test requirements/procedures and simulating operational duty cycles. Program equipment to run various production test and design study sequences. Delegate tasks to design and manufacturing engineers assigned to the lab. Train test engineers and technicians on equipment operation. Verify product performance against specifications and evaluate product failures for root cause/corrective action (RCCA). Coordinate with production manager to align lab availability with production cycles. Market and perform lab services for outside customers to maintain full utilization during production slowdowns.

Farmington, Ct, Us

Manage Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) developing Automatic Fire Extinguishing System concepts into production products. Establish criteria for design maturity assessments and apply Agile principles to the development of complex systems. Manage requirements and administer DOORS database. Estimate program budgets, maintain performance metrics and support new business proposals. Notable achievements include:• Creation of comprehensive set of design maturity checklists that lower technical, schedule and cost risks. • Corrected design process problems responsible for over $200K in program cost overruns and production qualification failures.• Found over $250K in savings by strategic budget planning between 2 programs with similar objectives.• Improved requirements validation, flow-down, testability and traceability using DOORS.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

Systems Integration IPT Leader (2002 – 2008)Supported technical and program integration between the propulsion system and the aircraft. Led multi-discipline, multi-company, international design teams to negotiate shared objectives, resolve complex interface issues and satisfy competing design requirements. Security Clearance held for this position.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

Conducted trade studies and designed system level engine architecture, including thermal management, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatics and accessory drive train. Managed program metrics and interfaced with customers, suppliers and partners on new and existing engine programs.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Systems Engineering

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering