Howard Darrell Taylor

**** ****** **., ** ***********, NM 87120

acgw9z@r.postjobfree.com

(h) 505-***-****

(c) 505-***-****

September 2014

Dear Sir/Madam,

As an experienced systems engineer and engineering manager with a record of achievement in many

aspects of the product development cycle, I am pursuing an opportunity as a system engineer. I present

a diverse background in system engineering and management with experience in hardware engineering,

system engineering, system test, configuration management, risk management, project management

and task order proposal development. I have a demonstrated ability to positively impact organizational

performance as an engineer and as a manager.

While managing an engineering team, we were able to advance from a CMMI Level 1 to a Level

3 organization and maintain that level for several years. This team was able to develop,

integrate and maintain multiple IT systems for conducting satellite command and control while

supporting several different satellite programs.

Successfully managed an engineering group that was responsible for the performance and

management of between 30 and 50 projects per year.

Established an independent test group to answer to a customer request for more formal testing

of space ground systems and spacecrafts prior to launch. The customer was extremely satisfied

with the new insight they were able to obtain from the detailed procedures and documentation

they had never had before.

Worked to establish Early Systems Engineering processes for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons

Center in support of the Defense Acquisition Process requirements.

I am confident that I can quickly demonstrate my knowledge in System Engineering during an interview

with you. I believe I can demonstrate that I would make a positive addition to your company. Please

contact me at your convenience. I can be reached any day after 1200PM, Mountain at 505-***-****.

P.S. Thank you ahead of time for considering what I have to offer. I look forward to hearing

from you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Howard Darrell Taylor

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Howard Darrell Taylor

6212 Mojave St., NW Albuquerque, NM 87120

acgw9z@r.postjobfree.com

(h) 505-***-****

(c) 505-***-****

Objectives

I am seeking an engineering leadership or system engineering position in support of meeting customer

requirements.

Education

BS, Electronic Engineering Technology, ITT Technical Institute, Honor Graduate, 1999

AAS, Electronic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force, 1984

Experience

August 2010 – July 2014 System Engineer L-3 Communications

Responsible for system engineering, requirement management, configuration management, risk

management, document management and information assurance support for the Rapid Response Space

Works contract supporting the AF SMC Operationally Responsive Space Office. Provided support for the

space craft and the ground data systems development.

May 2010 – August 2010 System Engineer KForce

Participated in the development of Early System Engineering processes, as a new part of the DOD Acquisition

Process, at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

2006 to 2010 Test Director Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services

Responsible for the development and management of the system test program for the Engineering

Development and Sustainment (EDS) Program in support of the Air Force SMC/ SDTW (Space Development &

Test Wing) at locations in California, New Mexico and Colorado. Developed test standards for all aspects of

testing for the program. Managed the test and integration activities for the Multi Mission Satellite Operations

Center (MMSOC) development. Managed the EDS Information Assurance Office to insure the necessary

communication with system engineering and the SDTW IA office in support of all accreditation activities.

Provided the requirements interface between System Engineering and IA to insure that IA controls were

implemented in the system design and integration efforts.

2004 to 2006 RSC Site Manager Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems and Solutions

Successfully managed all engineering and sustainment activities for the SMC/Det12 VO RDT&E Support

Complex. Responsible for proposals for new engineering activities. Responsible for cost, schedule and

technical control of all aspects of RSC engineering projects. Also managed the maintenance and sustainment

of the RSC satellite command and control systems. Provided functional management for thirty-five engineers

and two managers at multiple locations.

2001 to 2004 Engineering Manager Lockheed Martin Mission Systems

Managed engineering activities for the SMC/Det12 VO RDT&E Support Complex. Responsible for all

engineering activities for the core satellite command and control capabilities as a part of the EDS contract.

Responsible for system design, system development, security engine ering and sustaining engineering.

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Howard Darrell Taylor

6212 Mojave St., NW Albuquerque, NM 87120

acgw9z@r.postjobfree.com

(h) 505-***-****

(c) 505-***-****

1996 to 2001 Lead System Engineer, Integrator Lockheed-Martin Mission Systems

Supported the design and development of the Air Force's RDT&E Support Complex from its inception to its

current capability. Responsible for design, integration and installation of hardware components for the new

satellite command and control system. Contributed to the development of engineering and configuration

management processes, which were customized for this unique environment. Performed integration,test and

evaluation of new cryptographic device in support of NSA.

1992 to 1996 Research and Development Engineer Loral Aerospace

Responsible for providing engineering assessment of system requirements for new satellite operations and

integrating Mission Unique Equipment (MUE) to satisfy these requirements. Provided engineering, design,

installation and integration of MUE for operational use.

1990 to 1996 Resource Controller/Supervisor Loral Aerospace

Control of AF Satellite Control Network resources between the Remote Tracking Stations and the Mission

Control Complexes to ensure efficient satellite operations. Responsible for total network troubleshooting to

isolate malfunctions of telemetry, tracking and command systems, providing alternative configurations to

minimize data loss.

1986 to 1990 Operations Controller Ford Aerospace

Responsible for coordinating personnel and equipment within the AF Satellite Control Facility and the

Remote Tracking Stations to accomplish satellite command control and data retrieval functions for on-orbit

DOD space vehicles.

1984 to 1986 Senior Field Technician Ford Aerospace

Responsible for operation, real-time troubleshooting, and maintenance of data acquisition, telemetry

processing and computer interface equipment for AF satellite operations.

1980 to 1984 Instrumentation Technician/Shift Supervisor US Air Force, Sunnyvale AFS

While serving in the US Air Force, provided troubleshooting, repair, checkout, preventive maintenance and

operation of FM/FM and PCM ground stations. Additionally, was assigned as a shift supervisor in the

Telemetry and Timing Section.

Skills

Excellent Communications

Customer Interface

Process Oriented

Personnel Management

System Engineering

Configuration Management

Risk Management

Project Management

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