Simon E. Gonzales

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Albuquerque, NM 87112

Email: ac0ysx@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Flexible Systems Engineer with wide-ranging experience in defense and commercial avionics subsystems/systems integration. Skilled in all facets of systems integration, software testing, requirements definition/management, documentation, project management, and customer support. Recognized for continuously improving development processes, ensuring optimal quality, productivity, schedules, and cost. Effective team player that collaborates with all engineering disciplines to achieve measurable and significant results. Six Sigma/Green Belt and Earned Value Management (EVM) training/certification.

Core strengths include:

Verification and Validation Processes, Troubleshooting & Problem Solving, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Configuration/Change Management,

AS9100 Rev. C/ISO 9001:2008, DO-178B Development Processes,

MIL-STD-1553 & ARINC 429 Avionic Data Buses, FAA Title 14 CFR Part 23, Flight Management Systems (FMS), Flight Controls and Displays, Organized and detail oriented, Team player with strong interpersonal skills, Proactive and results oriented

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ECLIPSE AEROSPACE, INC., Albuquerque, NM 02/2016 – 01/2017

Avionics Systems Engineer 02/2016 – 01/2017

Performed system engineering functions in support of the design, development, integration, and testing of commercial avionic subsystems/systems. Responsible for the technical integrity of all technical direction to subcontractors for the development of avionic subsystems/systems and components.

- Developed acceptance test criteria, test procedures, executed test procedures, analyzed test results, and generated test procedure result reports of the integrated avionic systems which resulted in FAA acceptance/certification..

- Working experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) from planning, requirements development, design, integration, formal testing, and release.

- Performed system level testing on avionic systems which included Flight Management System (FMS), Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS), Navigation (GPS), Flight Controls, Communications, Monitoring, Collision Avoidance, Weather System, and Transponders with ADS-B Out.

- Assisted in the integration of Transponders with Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out).

- Generated vendor specification documents which included company specific and 14 CFR Part 23 airworthiness standards.

- Performed Safety of Flight Testing on vendor supplied and in-house software, prepared necessary documentation prior to Flight Tests, prepared Flight Test Plans, and participated in assisting the Flight Test pilot during Flight Tests by observing and recording flight test results per the Flight Test Plan procedures.

- Working experience with Engineering Configuration/Change and Requirements Management applications (IBM Rational ClearCase and RequisitePro, Siemens Teamcenter PLM).

HONEYWELL DEFENSE AVIONICS SYSTEMS, Albuquerque, NM 06/2015 – 02/2016

Senior Test Engineer 06/2015 – 02/2016

Coordinated and managed all aspects of test equipment design, development, testing, delivery, documentation, etc. Responsible for managing work scope to schedule and budget while meeting program and organization requirements and design goals. Ensured project schedule, cost, technical requirements, and goals were met. Completed company Earned Value Management System (EVMS) training/certification.

- Provided performance status to management and executed problem resolution actions as required to meet milestone dates which resulted in 100% on time milestones.

- Formulated, coordinated, and communicated technical issues to other Honeywell team members and the subcontractor.

- Established and maintained the technical baseline in conjunction with the configuration.

- Reviewed and approved subcontractor’s technical submittals, e.g., Verification and Validation Plan.

Participated in all design reviews and Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings.

- Implemented standard work processes, best practices, company initiatives, and process improvements for the organization.

- Supported organization proposals by providing cost estimates, rationale, and technical test write-ups and inputs.

ON ASSIGNMENT, INC., Albuquerque, NM 05/2015 – 06/2015

Senior Advanced Systems Engineer 05/2015 – 06/2015

Contractor at Honeywell Defense Avionics Systems

Derived software requirements for defense avionics graphics generation subsystem.

- Developed and documented systems-level software requirements based on legacy documentation and customer requirements.

ECLIPSE AEROSPACE, INC., Albuquerque, NM 08/2013 – 08/2014

Systems Engineer 08/2013 – 08/2014

Performed system engineering functions in support of the design, development, integration, and testing of commercial avionic subsystems/systems. Responsible for the technical integrity of all technical direction to subcontractors for the development of avionic subsystems/systems and components.

- Developed acceptance test criteria, test procedures, executed test procedures, analyzed test results, and generated test procedure result reports of the integrated avionic systems which resulted in FAA acceptance/certification.

- Working experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) from planning, requirements development, design, integration, formal testing, and release.

- Performed system level testing on avionic systems which included Flight Management System (FMS), Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS), Navigation (GPS/VOR), Flight Controls, Communications, Monitoring, Collision Avoidance, and Weather System.

- Prepared and presented presentations for Design Reviews, Engineering Kick-Off Meetings, and Configuration Management (CM) Board meetings for approval of design and documentation changes which included scheduling, cost and resource impact.

- Generated vendor specification documents which included company specific and 14 CFR Part 23 requirements.

- Generated and maintained schedules for assigned projects.

- Performed Safety of Flight Testing on vendor supplied and in-house software and prepared necessary documentation prior to Flight Tests.

- Working experience with Engineering Configuration/Change and Requirements Management applications (IBM Rational ClearCase and RequisitePro, Siemens Teamcenter PLM).

GE INTELLIGENT PLATFORMS, EMBEDDED SYSTEMS, INC., Albuquerque, NM 12/2007 – 04/2013

Production Program Lead, Systems 07/2011 – 04/2013

Responsible for managing 19 production programs, of which 5 were active concurrent programs, i.e., active purchase orders/contracts. Managed schedules to ensure delivery commitments were met. Addressed customer concerns/issues on a daily basis.

- Achieved 92% customer scorecard satisfaction by collaborating with cross-functional teams across the organization to achieve excellent customer satisfaction, improve quality and attain on-time deliveries.

- Achieved >90% on time response by coordinating resolution of technical issues with other engineering disciplines/functions and manufacturing/operations.

- Working experience with Engineering Configuration/Change and Quality Management applications (Agile PLM Oracle Database, CATSWeb Quality Management Software).

- Prepared and submitted production programs Subcontractor Data Requirements List (SDRL), schedules, program status, deviation/waivers, etc., which resulted in meeting contractual commitments.

- Documented, tracked, and ensured disposition of non-conforming product and assisted QA in implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions when required.

- Developed procedures to review purchase orders/contracts and reviewed purchase orders/contracts per procedures and flowed down requirements of new system orders to teams across the business, i.e., Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing that ensured all aspects of programs were executed specific to quality, schedules, and cost.

- Prepared and presented presentations for Development and Production Kick-Off Meetings.

- Generated and provided customers with Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) requirements Quarterly Health Check reports which provided customer insight to their systems lifecycle status.

- Coordinated all product lifecycle obsolescence or End of Life (EOL) issues with customers’ interests in mind, e.g., purchase EOL components or boards to ensure the customers’ forecasted X number of systems could be built within the next Y number of years.

- Performed annual internal audits of various functions/departments, resulting in the company retaining AS9100 certification.

- Served as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Framework Element owner and Compliance Auditor to assist in managing waste, complying with environmental regulations which included measures to address ergonomics, air quality, and other aspects of workplace safety that could have affected the health and well-being of employees.

- Classified products per the Title 15, Commerce and Foreign Trade, Part 744, The Commerce Control List, with an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) to prevent exports of company products to restricted end-users.

System Architect 12/2007 – 07/2011

Applied engineering experience in the conceptual design of systems per customer requirements for military aircraft, ground vehicles, and sea vessels by leveraging the full suite of General Electric Intelligent Platforms’ Mil/Aero Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) board level products, power supplies, and enclosures.

- Interacted with other product groups and engineering disciplines within the company to find the best products to satisfy customer specific requirements.

- Prepared proposals per RFP/RFQ which consisted of system pricing, system technical description, lead times (schedule), specification and statement of work (SOW) compliance matrices, company capabilities, boards, power supplies, enclosure and form factor information, power and weight analysis, etc., averaging 1 – 2 full proposals per week which allowed the team to advance to the next level of discussions/negotiations and possible business wins.

- Assisted the team in increasing system orders >5% and improved the ability to win new business by enhancing customer satisfaction.

- Applied technical and sales knowledge in direct support of customers and assisted customers in determining the right solution.

HONEYWELL DEFENSE AVIONICS SYSTEMS, Albuquerque, NM 02/1998 – 12/2007

Senior Systems Engineer 02/1998 – 12/2007

Developed system level tests for the integration of defense avionic systems for the Verification and Validation (V&V) of subsystem software partitions for FAA certification. Developed acceptance test criteria, test procedures, executed test procedures, analyzed test results, and generated test procedure result reports of the integrated avionics.

- Gained knowledge base in avionics data buses and interfaces, including MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 429, and Analog and Discrete I/O; functional areas of Navigation Management, Flight Planning/Guidance, and Performance Data/Predictions.

- Performed avionics system level and software testing of avionic systems/subsystems which included Flight Management System (FMS), Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), Navigation (GPS/VOR), Flight Controls, Communications, Monitoring, Collision Avoidance, and Weather System.

- Defined Flight Management System (FMS) requirements for US Military aircraft, maintained requirement documentation, generated and executed test procedures, analyzed test results, and generated test reports for FAA certification.

- Defined and decomposed system requirements per customer specifications for integration of defense avionics systems to improve system testability overall.

- Defined and maintained System User Interface Control Documents (SICD) for various avionics subsystems (Line Replaceable Units (LRU)).

- Generated and maintained Navigation databases utilizing Jeppesen Avionic Data.

- Gained working experience with DO-178B processes and objectives.

- Mentored new engineers/summer intern engineering students in systems integration testing.

- Adhered to AS9100 processes and procedures.

- Working experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) from requirements development, integration, formal testing, and release.

- Working experience with Engineering Configuration/Change and Requirements Management applications (IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, and RequisitePro, DOORS).

Completed Six Sigma/Green Belt company training/certification.

EDUCATION

BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Have obtained a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph (Lifestyle) for the National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD which is currently inactive but able to obtain a TC/SCI security clearance.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows XP Windows NT Windows 8 UNIX VAX

MS Word MS Access MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS OneNote MS InfoPath MS Project WordPerfect Visio AutoCAD AutoSketch Adobe SAP Business Solutions Application Siebel Sales eBusiness VarTran (Tolerance Package) MinTab (Statistical Methods)

Siemens Teamcenter PLM Agile PLM Oracle Database IBM Rational ClearCase IBM Rational ClearQuest IBM Rational RequisitePro RD 100 Requirements Management Virtual Applications Prototyping (VAPS) EDS Slate PVCS – Dimensions DOORS VAX DEC/Code Management System (CMS)

System Change Report and Tracking System (SCRAT)

Ada95 C C++ Fortran COBOL Assembler Superscript Language (SSL)

Fluent in English and Spanish

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