Richard Calvin's Location
Reston, Virginia, United States, United States
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About Richard Calvin
A dedicated, proactive minded system engineering professional with over thirty years experience in the system development life cycle process of Commercial and Military Satellite programs. Hands on experience include requirement analysis and traceability, verification and validation, launch and early orbit operations and maintenance activities. Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes such as ISO/IEC 15288 and ISO 9000 standards. Proficient using MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), MS Outlook, MS Project)Specialties: Strong problem-solving, analytical, leadership and prioritization skills
Richard Calvin's Current Company Details
Northrop Grumman (Former Orbital Atk)
Senior Staff Engineer Satellite Systems at Northrop Grumman
Richard Calvin Work Experience Details
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Staff Engineer Satellite SystemsNorthrop Grumman (Former Orbital Atk) Mar 2017 - Present• Operations Director for Northrop Grumman’s Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) which docks with customers' existing satellites providing the propulsion and attitude control needed to allow them to continue nominal operations.• Spearheaded efforts to provide a coordinated plan to consolidate various analysis into operational procedures (Nominal and Contingency) to ensure successful Mission Rehearsals and On Orbit operations.• Point of contact to incorporate new Rendezvous, Proximity, Operations and Docking subsystem into mission operations scenarios.• Participated in all MEV Rehearsals, Launch and Early Orbit operation and eventual Docking with the IS901 satellite• Designated Mission Operations Lead for MEV 2 Program to guarantee Lesson Learned actions from MEV 1 are transferred into MEV 2 scenarios and operations procedures.
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Goes Senior Sustainment Systems EngineerAsrc Federal Mar 2013 - Mar 2017Reston, Va, Us• Supporting the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite Program (GOES) satellite constellation for the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO).• Task Lead supervising team of Engineers/Programmers assigned to coordinate and implement Sustainment activities to enhance the longevity of the GOES NOP constellation.• Using System Engineering standards, conducted a comprehensive review of all GOES NOP Contingency Operational Procedures (COPs) consisting of over 455 total procedures (across the constellation) to determine if procedures matched current GOES NOP operations. Developed audit criteria that uses a 3 phase approach to track progress during the effort.• Liaison between the GOES Engineering staff, the Office of Satellite Ground Services (OSGS) and software developer Earth Resources Technology (ERT) to monitor the development, integration, testing and deployment of the upgraded Satellite Information Management System (SIMS) tool used to catalog real-time spacecraft events and status for their satellite systems and make them available to operators and engineers. -
Systems Engineer (Temporary Assignment)Aerotek Jun 2012 - Mar 2013Hanover, Maryland, Us• Assisted Honeywell (client) in their support of NASA’s Ground System and Mission Operations (GSMO) contract by providing system engineering expertise for the agency’s fleet of scientific research satellites. Performed functional analysis of the system to ensure it meets performance criteria and mission constraints. Formulated and recommended enhancements to spacecraft operations and associated procedures to resolve engineering and technical problems ensuring mission success -
Senior Engineer (Temporary Assignment)Johnson Service Group Oct 2011 - Jun 2012Performed V&V activities in support of Orbital Sciences Corporation's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) effort to ensure accurate traceability between subsystem and stakeholder's requirements.
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Principal Systems EngineerBae Systems Feb 2008 - Jan 2011London, Gb• Senior Space System Engineer for the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS)Provided SETA consulting services to the Integrated Program Office's (IPO) management and technical staff. Appointed System Engineering Lead for Mission Operations to ensure that all elements of the system are designed, developed, integrated, tested and deployed to produce an operational system that complies with System Requirements. Participated in the Program’s CDA/CDR process by evaluating maturity of System OPSCONs and related documentation. Assisted System Test Lead in validating and verifying Interface Confidence Testing between C3S and external agencies. Supported RFP effort of newly re-manifested sensor by providing Operations & Support expertise in evaluating contractor’s Basis of Estimate (BOE) and related information. Spearheaded effort to define and develop criteria in preparation for Operation Readiness, Mission Rehearsals and Operations Handover Reviews. Member of Mission Operations Risk Board created to identify and mitigate Mission Readiness risks using established risk management process. -
Senior Principal EngineerOrbital Sciences Corporation Dec 2004 - Feb 2008Dulles, Va, Us• System Engineer for the Commercial GEO Communication Satellite programs at Orbital’s Satellite Manufacturing FacilityResponsible for ensuring the technical integrity and technical compliance to contractual requirements across GEO programs including ground station, spacecraft, and launch vehicle. Recognized point of contact for GEO technical systems budgets including mass properties and power. Supported Internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects, by providing expert consultation in the design, development and implementation of future technical products and systems including requirements definition and flow down, interface design, and review of internal and subcontractor technical documentation. Aided in establishing system philosophy and design objectives. Prepared technical responses to customer questions and participated in customer meetings or telecoms per system engineering standards. Assured continuity of design features from advanced design through contract completion. -
Eps Engineer, Motorola/Engineer Scientist Level 4, BoeingBoeing Nov 1997 - Dec 2004Arlington, Va, Us• Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) engineer for the Iridium Constellation at Iridium's Satellite Network Operation Center:Maintained space vehicle (SV) power performance by managing power collection, energy storage, load shedding, and battery management systems for all mission modes. Performed special studies and analysis as directed to enhance the performance and availability of the SVs. Maintained EPS software toolbox for trending and analysis. Supported review and upgrade of ops products, operations procedures and on-console documentation. Planned and scheduled operational events to maintain the state-of-health of each vehicle. Responded to and supported resolution of satellite and ground anomalies and unplanned outages as needed. Perform subsystem training. -
Lead EngineerLockheed Martin Jun 1992 - Nov 1997Bethesda, Md, Us• Off-line observatory engineer for the UARS Flight Operations Team (FOT) at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC):Provided technical support for UARS operations with ability to evaluate engineering and performance data and convert data into formats required by customer. Primary interface for Spacecraft Power Subsystem and related components. Performed trend analysis; prepared operational and contingency plans and participated in database development, assessment and maintenance. Developed plans and procedures for spacecraft maneuvers and anomalies. Supported client (NASA) in technical meetings and conferences involving satellite operations and contingencies. -
Level Ii/Senior ConsultantBooz Allen Hamilton Jun 1991 - Jun 1992Mclean, Va, Us•Deputy Program Manager: Applied knowledge of multidisciplinary processes and system engineering methodology and techniques to review, validate and manage product-level system/subsystem requirements and architectures and ensure system integration. Participated in flight software design reviews and test readiness reviews per military standards. Reviewed UHF F/O satellite operations planning and test documentation from both the spacecraft contractor and the Air Force. Assessed the interaction of system concepts and products in their projected operating environments. Developed, analyzed and maintained UHF F/O schedules for satellite launch support. -
OfficerUnited States Air Force Mar 1987 - Feb 1991Randolph Afb, Tx, Us•Satellite Operations Crew Commander /Astrodynamic Software Engineer: Supervised a three-man operations crew that ensured health of spacecraft through analyzing telemetry data and command verification. Directed transmission of command/control data for primary and special spacecraft sensors. Developed recurring training programs for crew commander positions. Managed satellite launch ephemeris generation, stellar observation and tracking data production. Supported Launch and Early Orbit operations for new Satellites with regard to current operations. Monitored status of all future systems affecting DMSP operations and training.
Richard Calvin Skills
Problem Solving
Systems Engineering
Satellite
Dod
Program Management
Proactivity
Integration
Engineering Management
Spacecraft
Earned Value Management
Air Force
Aerospace
Space Systems
Requirements Analysis
Requirements Management
System Design
Sensors
Configuration Management
Military
System Architecture
Software Documentation
Radar
Security Clearance
Avionics
Defense
Information Assurance
Satellite Communications
Trade Studies
Command
Government Contracting
Propulsion
Analysis
Simulations
Flight Test
Testing
Engineering
Government
Electrical Engineering
Systems Design
Richard Calvin Education Details
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The George Washington UniversitySystem Analysis & Management -
University Of Tennessee, KnoxvilleAerospace Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Richard Calvin
What company does Richard Calvin work for?
Richard Calvin works for Northrop Grumman (Former Orbital Atk)
What is Richard Calvin's role at the current company?
Richard Calvin's current role is Senior Staff Engineer Satellite Systems at Northrop Grumman.
What is Richard Calvin's email address?
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What schools did Richard Calvin attend?
Richard Calvin attended The George Washington University, University Of Tennessee, Knoxville.
What skills is Richard Calvin known for?
Richard Calvin has skills like Problem Solving, Systems Engineering, Satellite, Dod, Program Management, Proactivity, Integration, Engineering Management, Spacecraft, Earned Value Management, Air Force, Aerospace.
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