Mahmood RIFAT
Houston Texas,77059
281-***-**** (Cell), 281-***-****(Home) ************@*********.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An enterprising and highly qualified Senior Engineer/ Scientist with
extensive experience in aircraft electrical subsystem design & integration
for both military and commercial aircraft to include (C-17, C141, AWACS,
727, 737, 757) programs. Experienced in avionics systems design for the
Space Shuttle Orbiter and payload integration. Excellent history of dirving
business success, improving customer satisfaction, reducing cost and
increasing quality. An exceptional team builder and lateral thinker who
fosters a high-performing culture driving long- range success for the
enterprise. Proven success in adapting to time constraints and schedules
while remaing proficient in performance and achieving winning results.
Possess the ability to work well with people, energetic, results-orientated
and capable of doing a job as promised within budget and schedule.Willing
to relocate.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Boeing Co. Houston, Texas
Space Shuttle Orbiter / Payload Integration
Senior Engineer/Scientist
2000 to Aug 2011
Write payload integration systems requirements to Orbiter services,
Identify payload unique requirements, recommend changes to the Core
Interface Control Document ( ICD) and to coordinate these requirements
with the customer at various design reviews such as Cargo Integration
Review.
Supported mission flights, flight assessments, power analysis,
avionics upgrades, Wires/Cables Design for shuttle payload
requirements and coordinating with harness suppliers.
The Boeing Co, Huntington Beach, California
NASA Propulsion Module
Senior Engineer/Scientist
1999 to July 2000
. Development and designed electrical subsystem on NASA Propulsion
Module. Primary tasks included: generating Electrical System
Schematics for Preliminary Design Review; generated Block Diagrams and
Wiring Diagrams utilizing Circuit Design Fabrication & Test Data
System (CDF&TDS).
. Coordinated with customer (NASA) for detailed requirements.
The Boeing Co. Long Beach, California
C-17 Aircraft
Senior Engineer/Scientist
1987 to May 1999
. Defined and wrote electrical requirements for Pneumatic, Air
Conditioning, Aerial Refueling and Manifold Failure Detection
subsystems for development of the C-17 Military Transport Aircraft.
Primary tasks included preparing Electrical Schematics and Wiring
Diagrams, and coordinating with suppliers for electrical
requirements compliance in the Subsystem Procurement Specifications.
Mahmood RIFAT
Saudi Arabia Civil Aviation Administration, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Engineer/ Scientist
1984 to 1987
. Performed Airports system design, analysis and Tower Communication.
. Managed planning and development of new airports and airway routes,
and the re-design of existing navigation systems.
Boeing Aerospace Company, AWACS Division, Seattle, Washington
Engneer/ Scientist
1982 to 1984
. Assumed responsibilty for Communication and Navigation Systems &
Wiring Design.
. Designed and modified existing USAF, NATO and SAUDI AWACS and tanker
aircraft.
. Supported final assembly and production. Familiar with military and
DOD specifications and standards.
Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company (727, 737, 757 Programs) Renton,
Washington
Engneer/ Scientist
1978 to 1982
. Performed Flight Instrument Systems design.
. Provided functional testing, technical specifications, wiring diagrams
and schematics.
. Supported assembly line and customer's requirements.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois, Chicago- Illinios
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Using Common Electrical/Electronic Data System (CEEDS) and WCAD L- Cable to
create Wiring Diagrams.
Proficient in using personal computer and software such as Excel, Power
point, Word, MS Project.
LANGUAGE
Bilingual, Fluent in Arabic and English, Dual Iraqi
U.S Citizenship.