Clinton Valverde

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Rockledge, Florida 32955

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Lockheed Martin

Systems Engineer

Oct 2012-June 2013

Top Secret Clearance

Systems engineer managing requirements for the EO/IR targeting system

for the Joint Strike Fighter as well as the UCLASS, and next

generation bomber. Drafted the Systems Engineering Management Plan as

well as the Risk Management Plan. Working with Optics, Mechanical,

Electrical, Structural, Modeling and Software personnel to mature IRAD

requirements. Linked Navy use case scenarios to the system OV-1 to

insure mission success. Initiated an N2 diagram and Activity flows

for software structuring. Linked TBDs to the Integrated Master

Schedule and established completion dates in both. Part of a team

effort to establish the system architecture, mission diagrams, trades

and analysis studies as well as liaison between team leads and

Modeling to establish requirements and tolerances.

GE Transportation

March 2012-Oct 2012

Systems Engineer managing requirements in Req Pro, for the placement

of positive train control systems on Wayside as well as on the

locomotive for a system in Australia. Developed the installation

manuals for trainside communications, signaling, GPS kalman filtering,

signage and switching mechanisms.

The Protective Group, Miami Lakes, Fl

Nov 2011-Feb 2012

Systems Engineer placing armor on CH-47 D/F, MH-60, UH-60 systems.

Part of a team developing transparent armor for the same systems.

Developed processes and requirements for those initiatives. Developed

the manufacturing readiness review and managing the engineering change

request process.

Rockwell Collins, Melbourne, Fl

Senior Systems Engineer

November 2010-November 2011

Sr. Systems Engineer managing requirements for the C919 program.

Integration of the communications (VHF, HF, Satcom), navigation (VOR,

Mkr Beacon, Emergency Transponder), as well a surveillance package

(Weather Radar, TAWS, and TCAS). Managed requirements at the tier

level 2 and 3 level for the integration of a cockpit into the joint

venture with the Chinese. Worked Built in Test functionality for the

aircraft, ARINC 664. Developed the supplier certification support

plan for FAA certification, DO-160D/F/G. Managed SATCOM requirements

for the 787 program with Boeing. Part of a team that interfaced

previous mentioned systems into the display system to include the

development of a widget library and style manual using ARINC 661.

PEO Army Aviation (Armed Scout Helicopter), Redstone Arsenal, Al

Senior Systems Engineer

Secret Clearance

February 2010-June 2010

Senior Systems Engineer for the Armed Scout Helicopter, Cockpit and

Sensor Upgrade. Developed the Risk Management Plan, and the System

Engineering Plan for the program. This included CONOPs for the

platform's re-scoped mission, its new architecture given the addition

of countermeasures for incoming missiles, ARC-231/201 radios, Blue

Force tracker, EPLRS, IFF transponders, the Army Common Sensor, and

added displays. Developed integration plans as the Army was the lead

system integrator (something Bell Helicopter did in the past).

Leveraged the requirements to develop verification and validation

plans and test methodologies to facilitate the development of the

TEMP. Cross-walked documents sent to contractors supporting the

effort. This included Mission Equipment Packages, Modeling &

Simulation, Propulsion, Avionics, added radio systems, incorporation

of new hellfire and hydra missiles, the incorporation of the 1553 bus

to facilitate the weapons employment, and reinforcing the underlying

support structure for the helicopter. Linked the CDD to the Program

requirements specification using DOORS. Contributor to the Systems

Requirements Review that moved the program into pre-milestone B

activities. Established the equipment that was to undergo air

worthiness testing. Developed and submitted a proposal for follow-on

effort. Defense Acquisition University courses: ACQ 101, 201, SYS

101, 202, Log 101 and 204, TST 101.

DRS Technologies, Melbourne, FL

Senior Systems Engineer

Secret Clearance

October 2007-November 2009

Lead System Engineer over special projects across the OH-58D and

Apache programs. Developed test procedures, assembly drawings and

process plans for the integration of the new power system into the

existing manufacturing processes. Accomplished a requirements trace

for the OH-58D program that spanned 23 years and 3 company changes

using DOORS to document requirements from top level to final test on

all subsystems. Mapped all software changes across over 500 tests and

different software packages. Established and implemented the labeling

system into the manufacturing of 12 sub assemblies. Lead in the

design of experiment to troubleshoot systems down to the component

level. Developed a test plan, verification, validation scheme,

schedule and budget to move the Kiowa manufacturing floor to a new

facility. Lead in establishing a paperless system to eliminate

physical storage via a network of data sniffers and scanners. For the

Apache program, developed a troubleshooting process for the

temperature compensating system that controlled the advanced optics on

the sensor suite (design of experiment).

Northrop Grumman, Melbourne, FL

Systems Engineer IV

Top Secret Clearance (SSBI)

Feb 2004-Oct 2007

Operations Research Analyst and Simulation Developer. Created

simulations to stress and verify the functionality of the F-35, E-10

(BMC2), E-8X, Littoral Combat Ship, Global Hawk, E-2D and Fire Scout

programs. Developed simulations for the Melbourne, Rancho Bernardo,

and Redondo Beach facilities. Versed in JCATS, FireSim, and EADSIM

simulation packages. Developed MOP's, as well as scenarios to match

a question; ran iterations of the simulation to reduce sampling error,

sniffed the network using Lab View to collect data, used acquisition,

fire and detonate PDU's to answer MOP's. Often conducted "t" and "f"

statistical methods to determine if the data is relevant and a change

in state is present. Managed the seed of the affected system by

fixing it or staggering it to insure statistical relevance on the

controlling simulator. Presented data to decision makers. Trained

over 30 personnel across Northrop Grumman sectors in the use of JCATS.

Developed a scenario that injected forces with Blue Force Capability

into the JSTARS simulation package, and analyzed data. Worked proof

of concept projects for contract development. Investigated and

resolved aircraft trouble reports issued by the customer. Developed a

plan for mitigating diminishing manufacturing sources for the

maintenance of the JSTARS.

Scientific Research, Corp., Albuquerque, NM

Systems Engineer III

Top Secret Clearance (SSBI)

Sept 1999-Nov 2003

Army Cell Lead for the CGS program at the Distributed Mission

Operations Center. Served as a liaison for the integration of Army

systems into a predominantly Air Force system of systems. Primary

responsibility for developing JCATS, AFATS, JSWS and FIRESIM

simulation packages. Worked the entire kill chain from target

detection to prosecution and battle damage assessment for all Air

Force platforms, most Army systems, as well as Naval assets.

Developed scenarios with over 10 thousand entities; integrating time

sensitive and critical targets. Developed detailed technical

documentation to include: FA Cannon Attack Methods, FA Preference

Tables, FS System Buffer Distances, High Value Target Lists, Mission

Prioritization and Mission Routing Matrices, Target Decay Time Tables,

Target Management Matrices. Generated primary intelligence

requirements for CGS, JSTARS and SOF personnel. Part of a simulation

team that won the best modeling and simulation package across all of

DOD.

Scientific Dimensions, Inc, Albuquerque, NM

Production/Quality Engineer

Jun 1999-Sept 1999

Developed procedures to expedite the movement of material, documented

processing steps to become ISO compliant, and provided production

engineering support. Established the Plant Safety Program, the

Facility Maintenance Manual, Affirmative Actions and EEOC Policies,

Document Control Procedures, Catastrophic Planning, Press Safety

Manual, Respiratory Protection Program, Supplier Surveys, Quality

Alert systems and Y2K Readiness Program. Initiated a Quality System

that addressed non-conformance material and the documentation to

Pareto defect trends.

Johnson and Johnson (Ethicon Endo Surgery), Albuquerque, NM

Manufacturing Facilitator

Jun 1998-Jun 1999

Supervised over 60 personnel in the packaging of surgical instruments.

In addition to personnel management, responsibilities included

identification of non-conformance material and processes, the

reporting, disposition, and corrective action to maintain quality

integrity. Implemented Design of Experiments to optimize production

machinery. Facilitated the integration of new packaging processes and

systems. Established and maintained manufacturing processes to

produce product meeting FDA and ISO 9003 certifications. Led multi-

functional support teams and contract associates to ensure that

manufacturing deliverables were met. Second Shift Emergency Response

Team Lead.

Honeywell, Albuquerque, NM

Production Engineer

April 1997-Jun 1999

Production Engineer for a medium volume highly complex production line

producing 48 different boards and 70 final devices. Managed control

documentation including routings, bill of materials, sequence of

events, process maps, and point of use bins. Conducted

troubleshooting for in circuit testers, final functional testers,

board level testers, and packaging equipment. Designed demand flow

technology into production lines and maintained them.

TRW, Albuquerque, NM

Secret Clearance

Engineer / Scientist

Aug 1991-April 1997

Provided engineering support for the Joint Theater Missile Defense

program, establishing procedures to effectively target Scud Launchers

in the rear battle. Evaluated missile signature acquisition

techniques for the joint services to establish a baseline measurement

system for obtaining UV and IR signatures. Developed and implemented

a test plan that addressed the incorporation of the Light Armored

Vehicle into the counter drug arena for a Congressional Sub-committee

review. Developed, manufactured, quality controlled, and integrated

50 video teleconferencing systems into the Aero-Medical Evacuation

Squadrons. Established a Help Desk assisting flight nurses in

troubleshooting their systems as problems developed. Developed an

implemented a test plan for establishing a voltage threshold level for

3N163 MOSFET's to include a damage model and computer simulation.

Researched and developed piezoelectric, Hall Effect, and flux gate

technology that utilizes magnetic domains at the sub-micron level to

passively document the history of a pin in a military connector (aimed

at fields coupling from a nuclear burst).

US Army: Ft. Hood, TX; Ft. Sill, OK; Germany

Secret Clearance

Field Artillery Officer

Supervised 8 personnel in the implementation of 2 liaison teams that

interacted with various elements at division headquarters, with German

elements as well as lateral headquarters. Established a rear battle

cell that operated on logistical support from 4 unrelated

organizations. Executive Officer for a Field Artillery Battery of 150

personnel, 48 vehicles, 3 radars, and a maintenance shop. Established

training programs, developed budgets and established policies for the

implementation of Radar support, Survey Control and Time Critical

Targeting at the division level.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

Certified in Reliability Engineering by Johnson and Johnson.

Certified in Demand Flow Technology and Advanced Mixed Models by the

JCIT. Versed in Linux, DOS, DOORS, Req Pro, Mathematica, Minitab, and

Microsoft Office to include MS Project. Trained in JCATS, ASDI, META

VR, DIS, FIRESIM, JSWS, and AFATDS. Completed Defense Acquisition

courses in Acquisition, Systems, Test, and Logistics. DOD Advanced

Pyrotechnics Safety Course. Lack a MSEE in Semiconductor Physics by a

thesis and an elective.

MILITARY TRAINING:

Field Artillery Commanders Course, Field Artillery Basic Officers

Course, Surveyor Officer Course, Radar Officer Course, Paratrooper

Course; Jungle Training Course, TQM Course, Nuclear, Biological and

Chemical Warfare Course.

EDUCATION:

MS Systems Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne,

Fl. March 2007. Outstanding Graduate Student, Florida Institute of

Technology.

BS Electrical Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM,

1991.

BS (Mechanical Engineering Concentration), USMA West Point NY, 1982.

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