Thomas W. Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

-Oversee performance, skillset growth, personnel management, functional processes, and staffing of multiple Manager Sections related to Systems Engineering disciplines for Radiometric, EO/IR Optical, Line of Sight, Space System analytical modeling, and remote sensing algorithm development-Thought leadership for digital transformation and digital processes, tools, and methodologies related for systems engineering on Space Based Remote Sensing business unit (1000+ employees)-Involved in business acquisition, Marketing and Sales for Remote Sensing systems by providing mission engineering solutions, trade studies, and marketing materials using models and simulations.-Provide the development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies regarding People, Process, and Tools for System Engineering approaches-Support process audits, Independent Review Team evaluations, tiger teams, deep dives, NAR/ICE, and pre-milestone reviews and business acquisition gates.- Foster engagement activities to improve the workplace environment with functional and DE&I focuses

-Participant in Digital Engineering working groups with government customers and industry partners-Develop and maintain department level system engineering processes and methodologies-Involved in Model Based Engineering, Digital Engineering, and Digital transformation initiatives for mission engineering and Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs)-Provide staffing, retention, and career growth leadership & execution to department of System Products and Satellite Flight Operations

Azusa, Ca

-Maintain tasking and delegation of System Performance Team-Manage metrics and Kalman Filter values related to attitude determination and control for satellite onboard systems and ground software systems-Define Project and schedule objectives for database and configuration tuning for space-based Electro Optical Infrared (EO/IR) systems-Chair for Systems Tool Kit (STK) Community of practice. Organization guru and subject matter expert on STK within Operating Unit Organization.

-Principal Engineer for specific satellite operational tests (Storyboards) critical for early orbit Testing-Analyst for Orbital Mechanics and sensor mission profiles using Systems Tool Kit (STK). Provided analytical metrics for ephemeris, coverage assessment, and attitude pointing, and parametric studies.-Principal Investigator for anomalous Satellite Infrared payload operations related to Line-of-Sight/ attitude Knowledge and pointing-Prepared material for, and conducted, Semi Annual/Periodic Line-of-sight performance reviews

Azusa, Ca

-Monitored the health and status of space based EO/IR remote sensing systems and subsystems throughout the operational sustainment lifecycle.-Developed and maintained satellite payload operations procedures, products and processes based on customer and Air Force documentation, operations protocol, and concept of operations (CONOPS)-Assisted with the Identification, investigation, and resolution of subsystem deviations and anomalies.-Involved as an analyst and principal investigator for a variety of spacecraft anomaly investigation and resolution activities. -Tested and assessed the viability/compatibility of new flight software system updates to satellite payload systems.-Was assigned on-call responsibilities for a variety of shift periods (Day, Swing, Graveyard).

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Experimental Sounding Rocket Association