Lunar Permanence Business Unit - Sr. Electrical EngineerCurrent Primary Focus as Technical Lead - Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)Responsible for top down complex moon lander test configuration and test equipment development, design and implementation schemes – from electrical outlets on the wall to test & launch connectors on the spacecraftFunctional and Performance Integration & Test Configurations include:StructuralSub-AssemblyCryogenic TankingThermal VacuumAcoustic (DFAT)Separation ShockModalEMI/EMCEncapsulationIntegrated Spacecraft/VehicleLaunch OperationsGenerating and implementing EGSE Power, Class S Grounding & Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) requirements for new spacecraft processing facilities and test locationsGrounding and Bonding Subject Matter Expert providing design details to Ground Support Hardware designers insuring Avionics Single Point Grounding and Personnel SafetyDeveloping and implementing requirements for Control Room Consoles, Voice Communication System, Processing Cameras, Video Walls, Master Clock, GPS Distribution SystemLead Electrical Test Engineer reviewing and providing input to spacecraft test flows, test plans and test proceduresMentoring early career EGSE and Integration, Test and Launch Operations Engineers and Technicians

The On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (OSAM-1) Mission (formerly called Restore-L) is a robotic spacecraft designed to refuel a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. OSAM-1 will also demonstrate robotic on-orbit manufacturing and assembly.Developed Testbed electrical Work Orders & procedures for use across Testbeds and Flight I&TReviewed, assessed and updated payload and spacecraft level Integration & Test (I&T) flowResponsible for Facility, ESD, EGSE, Spacecraft Bus and Payload Grounding schemes across several facilities including Clean Rooms, Electrical Magnetic Interference & Environmental TestingSupported EGSE and Testbed Instrumentation by developing and reviewing requirements, hardware and Test and Flight cable and harness designsUtilized General Environmental Verification Standard (GEVS) GSFC-STD-7000, Electrical Bonding for Launch Vehicles & Spacecraft NASA-STD-4003A & Gold Rules, GSFC-STD-1000, as required

Team Lead - Electrical Integration, Test & Launch OperationsLed and mentored Electrical Engineers performing the integration, test, checkout, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex electronic flight, ground testing and launching systems for the Antares Spacelift Program delivering supplies and scientific equipment to the International Space StationProvided oversight in reviewing, updating and maintaining test procedures utilized during integration, test and launch pad operations for correctness and completeness against mission requirements, launch vehicle configuration, and component changes and modificationsLed efforts associated with troubleshooting, documenting and dispositioning flight and test equipment hardware and software discrepancies and pursue root cause and corrective actionsCoordinated testing with NASA, FAA, and Wallops Flight Facility Range and Safety personnelResponsible for launch day operations verification of the configuration, functionality and performance of the Antares vehicle Flight Termination System (FTS) (Successful missions NG-11, NG-12 & NG-13)Established and maintained effective working relationships with launch vehicle Systems, Mechanical, Quality and Safety TeamsEvaluated and implemented Lean solutions to decrease cycle timesAssigned work for the daily activities and preparation for upcoming test operationsCoordinated and supported subcontractor electrical troubleshooting and maintenance activitiesSupported personnel management activities including performance reviews, hiring efforts, and adherence to policies and procedures

LEAD INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS ENGINEERDesigned real-time low cost, upgrade-able systems for experiments, materials verification, component fabrication and protection in a scientific research and development environment.Provided system level to circuit level development, design and operation support to Primary Investigators, Scientists and Collaborators. Mentored and provided technical and safety support to doctoral candidates, students, interns and new hires.Conceptualized, designed, fabricated, commissioned, operated and maintained cost effective Personal Computer based LabVIEW software controlled systems. Components include off-the-shelf and custom signal conditioning devices, circuits and elements. Designs included a wide variety of analog, digital, radio frequency and power circuits.Wrote control, data acquisition, protection and analysis software. Designed Printed Wiring Boards, implemented proper grounding, isolation and noise reduction and rejection schemes.Developed motor controller solution providing proper tape pitch for OH Coil insulation windingDesigned, fabricated & operated; Liquid Lithium Diverter (LLD), Lithium Granule Injector (aka Power Dropper) and Lithium Evaporator (LITER)Developed system to circuit level design of the Digital Coil Protection System (DCPS) for NSTX-UDeveloped and demonstrated high channel count fiber optic temperature and strain measurement system for use on NSTX-U’s Poloidal and Toriodal Field CoilsDeveloped bonding technique of fiber optic strain and temperature sensors to magnetic coilsRe-designed NSTX Thomson Scattering Pre-amplifiers to be reconfigurable for use on NSTX, LTX, JET, and other experiments at other institutionsUpgraded & operated the Ground Fault Monitor on NSTX for location and removal of Loop FaultsHigh Current, Silver Plated, Bolted Copper Joints Subject Matter ExpertDepartment of Energy’s Outstanding Mentor Award 2003

Developed a Metrics Implementation Program providing a unified data acquisition and analysis approach to cost reduction through improved project management. Generated Work Breakdown Structures, Test Plans, Test Requirements and Test Cases.

Conceptualized and demonstrated Automated System Level testing of the AEGIS Weapon System. Selected then assisted vendors in the modification of off-the-shelf automation tools to provide complete non-intrusive operator functionality.Mentored Junior Engineers in performing sub-system and system level weapons system testingSupported Navy Theater Wide (NTW) System Requirements Definition by providing expertise on the AEGIS, THAAD and Patriot Engagement Coordination design and verification

Introduced LabVIEW based re-configurable, reusable automated control and data acquisition systems for flight hardware device to system level testing.Supervised hardware & software engineers and technicians. Provided testing support, anomaly resolution and equipment maintenance.Awarded employee of the quarter for innovative cost saving designs.

Provided technical engineering support for U.S. Army Tactical and Strategic satellite communication system projects.Reviewed and evaluated contractor’s design, project management and deliverables. Represented customer in design, status and data reviews.Developed system architecture for aircraft-to-satellite communications and data link proof-of-concept project. Evaluated, selected & collaborated with aircraft antenna & transponder suppliers.

Developed test plans, procedures and spacecraft testing software. Supervised mechanical & electrical technicians performing spacecraft integration & testing.Insured proper operation, administration and modification of test equipment operating system software, test software and test equipment checkout software.Designed new features and upgrades to spacecraft automated test systems. Analyze telemetry & data for requirements verification and presentation to customer.

Service & Sales of circuit board vision inspection machinesEvaluated customer requirements and designed custom hardware interfaces.Installed systems and trained customers in use and maintenance of equipment.Certified automation software and produced manuals, specifications & schematics.

Packaged and demonstrated pocket sized solid state radiation dosimeter.Devised verification test set for a hybridized fiber optic telephone interface.Designed circuit to eliminate costly disposal of high power density batteries.Ensured research contractors met technical requirements by evaluating the methods and processes used in the design, manufacture and test of deliverables.

Camera Operator for longest running TV show in New Jersey 1974 - 1998Also Performed roles and responsibilities as:Best Boy (Grip), Best Boy (Electrical), Set Dresser, Standby PropsProvided live laugh track as showed was taped without studio audience