RONALD A. PICONE

***** ******** *******

Ashburn, VA 20147

703-***-**** Cell

ac0cf0@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Principal Engineer with expertise in Systems Engineering, Avionics Engineering and Project Management for the Space Launch and Defense industries

Engineering and real-time on-console engineering support for 25 orbital launch operations

Data Review Manager for all Antares Launch Vehicle (LV) System and Subsystem level testing

Inertial Navigation System (INS)/GPS Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Responsible Engineer (RE) for Antares, Pegasus, and Minotaur-C Launch Vehicles

SIGI and LN-100 INS/GPS Navigation Systems Product Lead for Orbital-ATK Launch Vehicle Division

(LVD)

Avionics Functional Architecture design and requirements development support for the Marine Corp H-1 Upgrade (AH-1Z and UH-1Y).

1997 – 2017 Senior Principal Engineer

Orbital ATK, Launch Vehicle Division (LVD)

Antares Launch Vehicle (LV) Program

Antares Data Review Manager

Data Review Manager for all Antares Launch Vehicle (LV) System and Subsystem level testing

Developed and managed the Antares Data Handling and Review Management Standard TM22095 Antares LV Responsible Engineer for the Space/Integrated GPS/INS (SIGI):

Developed the Concept of Operations (CONOP) for both the SIGI and GPSless SIGI Antares Launch Operation.

Responsible for SIGI Missions Constraints, Flight Rules, and Graphical Telemetry display requirements used for launch operations

Performed all SIGI data reviews for LV testing and launch

Performed real-time on-console engineering support for all Antares launch operations through the OA- 5 Space Station Resupply Mission

Pegasus and Minotaur-C (Taurus) Launch Vehicle (LV) Programs Provided INS/GPS engineering support for both Pegasus and Minotaur-C LV testing and real-time on-console engineering support during launch operations. Specific accomplishments include: Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous Technology (DART)

SME and Responsible Engineer for both the SIGI and Surrey GPS Receiver on the Pegasus/DART mission. This included all data reviews and on-console support for both the launch and rendezvous phases of the mission.

Project Lead for the Inertial Sensor/Recorder System (ISRS) - Responsible for the procurement and integration of the ISRS Workstation for Pegasus and Taurus vehicle production testing. This system allows the inertial navigation system (INS) to be in the loop for on-vehicle flight simulations, thereby enhancing vehicle test capabilities and reliability.

Power Distribution System - Performed engineering tasks associated with the design, integration, test and evaluation of the avionics and electrical power distribution systems on the Pegasus and Taurus launch vehicles (LVs). This includes Power Budget Assessments for launch operations.

Taurus NASA Certification – Prepared and presented the system design and qualification overview of the Taurus Electrical Power Distribution System to the NASA KSC Engineering Review Board (ERB) in order to certify the vehicle for flight on future NASA missions. This established the baseline for follow on functional ERBs such as Command and Data Handling.

Lead Electrical Engineer for the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) on Taurus – Developed a preliminary design for a standalone electrical power system to enable Taurus to incorporate a TDRSS transmitter with minimal impact to the existing avionics architecture. The design also included command and control interfaces and instrumentation layout.

Cost Account Manager (CAM) – Performed CAM duties for the INS/GPS System on the Pegasus program. LVD Subsystems Engineering - Product Lead

Product Lead for the following LVD Common Hardware Components:

OR/SBS Flight Computer (2006 – 2011)

Northrup/Grumman LN-100LG GPS/INS (1997 – 2005)

Honeywell Primary Nav Space Integrated GPS/INS (SIGI) (2000 – 2003) Primary responsibilities included technical oversight and management of all phases of the product life cycle, such as: procurement; development; qualification; production; acceptance; integration; test and test equipment design and development; system concept of operations; and Cost Account Management (CAM). This consequently requires close coordination between the system vendors and the various launch vehicle users, as well as other divisions/departments within LVD such as, Quality Assurance, Subcontracts, and Finance. Other Orbital ATK accomplishments include:

Independent Design Reviews (IDR) – Performed IDRs for the following programs:

Ground-Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Systems Engineering IDR (OBV CTV-02+)

Taurus 7 Electrical Engineering IDR (ROCSAT)

Responsible for the review of all design, integration, and test documentation to ensure that the vehicle design meet engineering department requirements and standards used by Orbital ATK LVD. 1990 – 1997 Systems Engineer

DCS Corporation

Provided engineering consultant services to the DoD for aircraft avionics systems and equipment. Responsibilities included: operational and system requirements analysis; systems integration and human engineering design analyses; and system design deficiency resolution. Also responsible for solving specific acquisition management problems related to the design, development, and test of advanced avionics systems to improve operational capabilities and/or reduce life cycle costs.

Provided engineering support to AH-1W and UH-1N Avionics Systems Project Officer (ASPO) at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Specific areas of responsibility included the development of the Cockpit Upgrade avionics functional architecture design and performance requirements. The H-1 Upgrade was the first program in DoD to eliminate military standards as contract requirements as directed under the Perry Memorandum.

Obtained follow on delivery orders for existing government contracts and was awarded a Small Business and Innovative Research (SBIR) Grant to perform an engineering analysis of F-14D tactical symbology. The study made specific recommendations to improve the symbology and menu structure presented on the aircraft’s multifunction displays (MFDs) in order to reduce operator workload and increase situational awareness.

1986 – 1990 Avionics Guidance and Control Systems Specialist United States Air Force

Responsible for technical analysis and evaluation of avionics guidance and control systems on the A-10A Tactical Fighter. Experience included: engineering test and evaluation of flight and navigation instruments; inertial navigation; avionics controls and displays; stability augmentation system; and the fire control system for the infrared and television guided Maverick Missile. Other responsibilities included technical assessments of malfunction rates and determination of aircraft sortie status. Publications

“The Integration and Performance of Honeywell’s SIGI Navigator with Orbital’s Pegasus Launch Vehicle” Presented at the 23rd Digital Avionics System Conference (DASC) in Salt Lake City Published: October 2004

Education

B.S., Aerospace Engineering Parks College of St. Louis University A.A.S, Avionics Systems Technology Community College of the United States Air Force Security Clearance:

Secret – Active to March 2017

Contact this candidate