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Software developer for avionics systems simulation team.- Developed software across multiple platforms in support of space vehicle systems simulations.- Interact in a hands-on environment with avionics sub-systems hardware and software.- Integration and selection of S/W development tools in a Linux environment.- Developed Python test scripts to perform both specific and generic automated test routines.- Worked in Agile software development process

Performed hardware/software verification testing for Orion Spacecraft Flight Software Command & Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem.- Wrote software code to fully test Orion C&DH capabilities including file system performance and data streaming functionality.- Created extensive software code to exercise Orion system functionality.- Developed software (SW) test descriptions, test cases, and test scripts.- Conducted requirement based SW verification for the C&DH with test scripts and test tools.- Provided software verification progress reports.- Assisted team members in troubleshooting anomalies found during performing software verification tasks.- Performed other related SW development or testing tasks when required.- Provided support to customers when needed.- Developed test scripts to perform both specific and generic automated test routines.

Software Subsystem Engineer ensuring that assigned subsystems comply with NASA safety requirements and software development processes. - Acted as technical lead for software quality assurance on multiple related projects.- Participated in certification processes to ensure that assigned subsystems meet government requirements for space flight. - Ensured projects followed correct software development processes. - Collected and analyzed project safety data for risk assessments reports and hazard analysis. - Evaluated project documents including software requirements, design, and verifications documents. This included Software Development plans, Program Management Plans, Test Plans, & etc. - Participated in project milestone reviews to ensure that assigned projects were compliant with established technical standards and life cycle requirements. - Prepared and delivered quality technical presentations to management and NASA customers. - Worked as technical authority by evaluating, monitoring, and approving work authorization documents.- Used software development knowledge to work with developers and perform software source code reviews for (including safety critical code). Typically found various issues that required resolution for safe operation.- Provided input to government agency process documentation.- Participated in Problem Resolution Team activities including: failure analysis and problem resolution, evaluation of changes to requirements, general processes, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)/critical items list, hazards, and design changes.- Provided technical support to high profile projects that supported the health of space station crew members (e.g. water purity analyzer, and critical exercise equipment) - Earned various awards and official recognitions for job performance in assisting in the completion and certifications of multiple projects.

Performed testing and integration of International Space Station (ISS) human experiment software, and hardware, for NASA (Johnson Space Center). This included comprehensive test procedure documentation development for the equipment used on the ISS. Position required familiarity of various systems including Windows NT/2000/XP operating systems, hardware interfacing, and NASA operating procedures. - Worked with Software Assurance and Quality Engineers to ensure compliance with NASA standards for software products.- Tested and assisted in the development of flight software.- Participated in software code reviews for various ISS crew software.- Hands-on setup of test equipment for the multiple experiment hardware setups.- Developed technical documentation for NASA tasks.- Assisted various experiment teams in software testing and evaluation of ISS experiment software and hardware.

Defined and developed functional requirements for the F-16 Modular Mission Support Software (MMSS). This involved working with software, test, and development engineers (in addition to other avionics subsystems personnel) to determine final software design. Tasks involved a broad analysis and understanding of functional requirements, interface control documentation, and F-16 aircraft subsystem architecture.- Responsible for the design and implementation of software products. - Prototyping of graphic user interfaces (GUI) for end user operation.- Organized and held meetings with software and hardware personnel to finalize software design (to coincide with aircraft hardware performance).- Authored numerous software design packages using UML/Rational Rose and various other documentation software tools to assure compliance with design requirements.- Participated in established software review processes to assure high quality software products.- Used prior knowledge and experiences as radar engineer to coordinate design improvements with software subcontractors.- Projects included navigation, weapons, and sensor system interface design.

Performed design, coding, and testing of F-16 mission planning user interface (GUI) software for various Air Force programs.- Corrected software defects and developed/modified mission planning software to reflect new customer capabilities and requirements. - Held code inspections to ensure full compliance with software requirements and quality specifications.- Developed new software design documentation for future software upgrades.

Executed hardware and software performance analysis, integration tasks, and test plan development for F-16 Fire Control Radar systems. - Coordinated with sub-contractors and customers, assisted in requirements development, and evaluated post-flight information and data.- Supported both legacy and new weapon capability integration testing, which included extensive field and hands-on lab testing. - Developed test cases for radar flight testing.- Evaluated design options that acknowledged technical, schedule, and cost constraints (including creating program status presentations for team management). - Assisted in translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. - Served as field test support engineer for flight-testing of radar hardware / software, and held briefings with test pilots and related military personnel. - Evaluated radar performance data.- Assisted in the development of Pilots’ manual for the radar system.- Created radar target detection data analysis software and developed new group website. - Received commendation for work done in flight test support of new systems capability from base commander.