Jim Carro Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Lead Test Engineer for the Common Missile Warning System Operational Flight Program. Responsible for developing and implementing transition of CMWS OFP test plans and procedures systems to US Army. Leading test engineers to bring up custom test station capabilities.

Bethesda, Md, Us

•Radar Environmental Stimulator (RES) team. Final assembly and test of COTS DSP multiprocessor stimulator for the MEADS radar systems. Developed test procedures and Matlab analysis code. Developed and updated test readiness review packages, operator maintenance manual, and performance verification plans and requirements traceability matrix.->Implemented 200% reduction in time needed for firmware updates and sanitization process->Met aggressive schedule to complete validation testing of support equipment needed for formal test->On time delivery of 3 units to support critical radar integration team test deadlines•Technical lead and subject matter expert for environmental testing of 3DELRR element and transmit/receive assemblies. Developed test procedures and RF signal distribution networks, test cables and fixtures, including Labview interface. Supervised data collection, analysis and presentation for customer demonstration and final report. Test equipment experience with spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters and noise figure meters.->Automated test setup enabled longevity test on prototype unit with minimal cost impact for program risk reduction->Reduced costly rework of next hardware release for multiple programs through root cause analysis by identifying component limiting cold temperature functionality->Quantified assemblies were DOD Technology Readiness Level 6 supports follow on contracts capture•Developed Matlab tools to support Navy customer AN/BLQ-10 Multifunction Modular Mast tests.->Reduced on-site test cost and schedule by enabling rapid data reduction to insure mast meet requirements

Bethesda, Md, Us

•Test Lead for prototype digital radar array. Developed digital element level control and radar beam steering and advanced calibration techniques. Performed architecture trade-study for high speed data protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, Fiber Channel, PCI, SRIO and XAUI). Worked with outside vendors to design and procure high speed digital data and control bus for data collection along with test components and cables for TCP/UDP based sensor data. Supervised and lead data collection and demonstrations to customers. ->Demonstrated improved performance and architecture for next generation radars and current product line->Effort lead to over $26 million in contracts for 3DELRR radar program and existing program upgrades •Led system architecture trade study to relocate AN/TPS-77 radar system signal processor.->Identified option which eliminated the current shelter reducing cost and weight and improving mobility•Developed processing architecture and costs for element level digital radar, worked across disciplines for mechanical, program and manufacturing areas and directing engineers. Developed Matlab beam pattern modeling tool for advanced radar array configuration, which supported performance analysis and trade studies. ->Produced a production based financial model to identify cost reductions for future programs

Bethesda, Md, Us

•Software Lead for FAA/DOT CRAD effort. Fielded and tested experimental laser-acoustic system for detection and tracking of aircraft wake vortices to improve airport landing capacity. Planned and directed small team in development of digital signal processing and tracking software along with post test data analysis and reduction. Interfaced with both prime contractor and FAA/DOT customer for presentation of results. ->Developed 50,000+ lines of Matlab and C/C++ code for COTS embedded signal processing system ->Supported 4 airport field tests of system collecting over 1000 aircraft landing evolutions ->Demonstrated feasibility with smaller deployment footprint than conventional microphones•Subject matter expert for sonar performance analysis using Navy standard sonar models including CASS and PC-SWAT. Developed Matlab and UNIX script tools to improve user interface and results interpretation. Mentored engineers in using modeling tools and techniques.->Supported numerous new business proposal efforts, concept developments and white papers->Led testing of real time environmental adaptive broadband sonar model development•Led digital signal processing projects for mine hunting sonar adaptive clutter filter processing and multi-line towed array adaptive beam forming demonstration system developments. Directed small team of engineers in implementation and integration of TCP/IP networked sensor system. Directed installs and sea test support demonstrations. Planned and supported two AN/SQS-53D Kingfisher sea trials including post test data reduction.->Defined and met technical, cost and schedule objectives for over $2 million of IRAD efforts ->Directed implementation of 20,000+ lines of C/C++ software->Worked cooperatively with US Navy customers to enhanced company position for follow-on work

Master Of Science (Ms), Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering