Engineer Systems
Resume:
Clinton Valverde
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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