Ryan Lambert Email & Phone Number

Eglin Air Force Base, Fl, Us

Woburn, Ma, Us

Dayton, Ohio, Us

- Led test planning, off-station execution, and reporting for a $3M elevated risk flight test campaign to expand the operating envelope of the XQ-58A, an experimental Uncrewed Aerial System.- Authored a comprehensive series of four technically rigorous test plans, enabling AFRL experimentation by integrating government and contractor test requirements into high-efficiency, data-focused, execution-ready documents.- Championed first-ever use of MIT's Systems Theoretic Process Approach at the 96 TW, leading United States Government, industry, and academia through Uncrewed Aerial System and Autonomous System safety planning at the Eglin Test and Training Complex.- Chaired 36 test plan working groups, adapting test requirements, test points, and schedules to harmonize planning and satisfy 100% of stakeholder equities among AFRL, AFOTEC, AFTC, HAF/A5, and ACC participants.- Led detailed engineering planning for unique rocket-assisted UAS take-off from test site A-15, matching launch trailer restraint specifications w/ new build concrete anchor points and designing multi-ship launch profiles to operate within the controlled fire area.- Developed a new profile for water-to-land transitions in the Eglin Test and Training Complex, creating new procedures and coordinating approval across two USAF installations, three MAJCOMs, and the FAA.- Personally built the bulk of the 96 TW tactical autonomy/combat AI flight test corpus, adding no less than 7 objectives and 70 measures of performance all backed by data parameter requirements and continuation criteria.- Conducted the first-ever XQ-58A flight test at Eglin AFB, a 1.1 hr high-risk profile validating local ops procedures, myriad range capabilities, and datalink/network infrastructure for UAS control and mission execution from the CCF.

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

- Chief test engineer that was responsible for managing an 8-person team, planning, organizing, and executing a $40M Skyborg Vanguard program utilizing the XQ-58 as the air vehicle test bed for the ACS. Test conductor for numerous ground tests and supported 4+ flight test events with 12+ more flight test events scheduled. Led planning meetings, in which provided inputs to the overall test process to include test planning, logistics, SRB, TRR, and TRB. Wrote a test plan and technical report in which has been published in DTIC. Led test scheduling coordination between various squadrons at Eglin, Tyndall, and Yuma. - Led a 7-person team of engineers, analysts and program engineers (March 2020 – June 2021) for A-10, F-16 and F-15 Target Pod (TGP) integration. Test conductor for numerous ground tests and 40+ flight test events. Wrote multiple test plans, technical reports, and deficiency reports that are published in JDRS. - Performed the tasks of a flight test engineer to include scheduling, test plan writing, flight clearance, aircraft configurations, and flight card generating, brief/de-brief aircrew, video/data review, and flight test reporting for the 40 FLTS.- Presented various briefs to the 40 FLTS leadership to ensure test completion to include, but not limited to TPWGs, Murderboards, TRBs, SRBs and TABs.

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

- Performed the task of a flight test engineer to include test plan writing, test card development, scheduling, brief/de-brief aircrew, and execution as a 96th OG test conductor for the $40M Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) developmental test program.- Test conductor for over 100+ flight and ground test missions (250+ flight hours) in 12 months.- Test engineer for various aspects of the developmental test program including performance, handling qualities, communications, navigation, mission computer, EO/IR, and environmental qualification. - Knowledge of various avionic systems on the HH-60W to include the communication systems (ARC-210, PLS, and Wired/Wireless ICS), EO/IR (MX-10), weather radar, navigational system, and eTAWS.- Coordinated with Sikorsky to ensure their testing meets the specification document for the Air Force.- Aided the government in presenting at various SRBs and TABs to get multiple drops of the test plan signed and approved by the 96th OG.

Washington, Dc, Us

- Coordinated with the JSF PTO, 422 and 31st squadrons to schedule dates/aircrafts at Nellis AFB to support F-35 EW and Mission Data via flight testing, flight card generating, brief/de-brief aircrew, Range control conductor, video/data review, and flight test reporting at the 513th Squadron.- Conducted lab testing to check out mission data.✓ Knowledge and understanding of various mission data and Intel sources.- Presented various briefs to all levels of management and commanders to keep them informed of the current state of testing.

Washington, Dc, Us

- Performed the tasks of a flight test engineer to include scheduling, test plan writing, flight clearance, FLYMEs and flight card generating, brief/de-brief aircrew, video/data review, and flight test reporting for the F-18 Weapons Integration program at AWIL.- Conducted ground/lab tests to ensure fit checks of various air-air and air-surface weapon systems prior to flight testing (AMRAAM, AIM-9X, LRASM, etc…)- Verified safety of flight and flight operations are per NATOPS and determine flight worthiness.- Managed and resolved complex problems real-time during test operations.- Presented technical briefs to all levels of management that are specific to my test.- Coordinated with various off station assets, as well as other ranges to include Edwards AFB, White Sands Missile Range, NAS Point Mugu, NAS Patuxent River, and Eglin AFB to support flight testing.

Washington, Dc, Us

- Implemented database testing protocols ensuring data integrity and system reliability- Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams on complex avionics systems integration- Applied industry best practices for configuration management and version control