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Greater San Diego Area

Manage engineering, research and development projects in the development of optical, mechanical and electrical modules and sub-systems, and the integration and test of complex systems. Defines, designs, implements, engineering projects, sub assemblies, both electrical and electromechanical in nature, and complete systems.

Greater San Diego Area

Supports engineering, research and development and manufacturing in the testing of optical, mechanical and electrical modules and sub-systems, and the integration and test of complex systems. Defines, designs, implements, and maintains engineering and manufacturing automated test equipment, test strategies, and test specifications for sub assemblies, both electrical and electromechanical in nature, and complete systems. Designs and/or selects test equipment capable of implementing the tests. Troubleshoots product and test equipment and qualifies test process and equipment. Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.• Develops and performs a wide variety of electrical and mechanical test processes.• Defines test requirements based upon design documents.• Defines all test requirements and differentiates design verification, reliability, in-circuit-testing and functional testing.• Sets up standard optical table and diagnostic equipment according to general instructions.• Uses sophisticated computer programs and diagnostic equipment to test laser performance • Performs optical alignment of laser systems or external diagnostic equipment• Collects data, analyzes it, summarizes results, and prepares presentation of results for review.• Qualifies product for shipment.• Compiles test data to demonstrate the test equipment built meets the specified requirements.• Interfaces with software engineers to ensure successful software and hardware integration.

Greater San Diego Area

Control Account Manager (CAM) and Project Lead• Developed and managed project operational budget, schedule and staffing requirements• Tracked and presented task completion and related expenditures to senior management and customers• Managed test operations at sited across the US, involving personnel from contractors, customers and internal functional groups• Developed and managed system requirements, design and installation of test facilities• Developed and documented business and operational processes in preparation for ISO 9000 certification audit• Functioned as test director as test sites in San Diego, Tupelo, MS and Lakehurst, NJ• Wrote and reviewed technical documents and proceduresTest • Managed and conducted verification and validation testing of a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical systems• Worked with design and system engineers to define system performance requirements and develop test procedures and criteria• Worked with system design engineers to design and build test control systems• Designed test data collection parameters and systems• Analyzed test data for pass fail determination and identification of need for further testing• Developed and presented test reports for senior management and customers • Reviewed in-progress test results with go/no go authority and provided recommendations/directions for further activities• Wrote and reviewed test reports for approval by senior management and customersProjects/responsibilities• ElectroMechanical Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) – task lead • Hybrid Electric Drive – test CAM and task lead• Rail Gun pulse power system – test and production lead

San Diego, Ca

Test Engineer* Developed and conducted experimental and new product verifications testing* Analyzed test results for reporting and direction of further testing* Designed and install test systems Technical Trainer* Conducted training courses ranging from introduction sessions for new hires, support staff and management to field service engineer course for FSEs, new engineers and scientists* Developed training curriculum and multimedia* Maintained training systems and support documentation

Greater San Diego Area

Aircraft Systems Maintenance Manager* Planned and coordinated maintenance activities to optimize aircraft mission availability* Directed daily maintenance activities on squadron aircraft for all technical groupsAircraft Electronic and Mechanical Systems Maintenance Supervisor/technician/instructor* Supervised and performed troubleshooting, repair and planned maintenance on aircraft electronic, mechanical and engine systems* Trained technicians on aircraft electronic systems

Earned Value Management System

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Electrical And Electronics Engineering, 3.2

Electrical And Electronics Engineering, 3.2

Leadership & Management Training

Course included industrial and personnel management training