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I work short term contracts for QA engineering, general engineering and technical editing.

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Consulted as an expert on optical research systems. Researched and provided information for engineering rebuttal in ongoing insurance fraud claims. Discredited fraudulent claimant.Consulted on mechanical failure investigations. Examined and recorded physical evidence. Performed failure analysis of evidence. Researched manufactures, materials and good practices with regards to failure modes. Provided conclusions in written reports.Provided technical editing to reports written by others.

Lead Test and Quality Assurance EngineerDesigned a full test program for integrated microscope systems. Wrote, reviewed, performed all phases of testing. Verified quality and accuracy of all products shipped including optical, software, mechanical and electrical components. Improved reliability of systems in the field and decreased installation times and costs. Planned, budgeted and implemented tests and testing apparatus for all aspects of testing. Perform any other jobs necessary to see that deliveries were made in cost effective and timely fashion. Provided order to a chaotic environment.Supervised all shipping and receiving at the company. Hired and trained new employee to perform this function. Directly supervise inventory technician and all other personnel required shipping.Provide support of on going upgrades to software. Interact with customers to ensure software products are delivered and functional. Testing, reporting bugs, suggesting improvements and providing feed back to the software development team

Designed ground support equipment (GSE) utilized by the Ozone Mapping and Profiling Suite (OMPS) on the NPOESS satellite. This equipment was used to test electrical, mechanical, environmental and optical features of the instrument. Wrote CSTOL code for automated testing of the ozone sensors.Wrote test procedures for electrical, optical, environmental and mechanical testing. Procedures provided efficient collection of data while rigorously documenting flow and scope of the test. Collected information vital to the production of procedures, which involved extensive interaction with Systems, Software, Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Structures, and Production IPT groups.Supervised Systems Integration & Test Department internship program. Determined department specific requirements. Hired and supervised 8 interns. Conducted performance reviews and created extensive files for future reference on all candidates. Created the standard by which the department is still running their internship program.Presented testing status to costumer at regular meetings. Presentations included future plans, current status and results from past testing. Presented daily and weekly status to IPT lead and program management.Conducted electrical, mechanical, optical, optical alignment and environmental tests. Coordinated setup, alignments, certifications and documentation of all GSE or other test equipment. Directed technicians and junior engineers in daily tasks to accomplish testing. Was responsible engineer during test. Led second shift testing activities. Interacted daily with in house quality assurance personnel and customer representatives. Handled 50 V sensitive devices.

Systems and manufacturing engineering consultant to government program offices.Modeled military weapons for penetration through hardened targets. Researched and incorporated various weapon characteristics to more accurately demonstrate penetrator behavior in a variety of target materials.Supervised Target simulation setup crew. Worked shifts to ensure tests ran on time, during the prime early hours of the morning. Directly supervised technicians on the test site.Programed in Mat Lab to reduce data from live testing results. Programs included GUI displays for ease of use and display. Programed in Visual Basic to reduce data from vibration testing on aircraft. Conducted testing and directed personnel in installation on the aircraft and directed pilot on operation in flight. Preformed data downloads on runway and data reduction in the office.