Engineer Software
Resume:
Frederick H. Monahan
act1uw@r.postjobfree.com
Dedicated Simulation Software Engineer with 25+ years of software life cycle development (SDLC) experience (C/C++, FORTRAN, Ada) in commercial / DOD environments. Simulation models, real-world OFP, and database applications developed on embedded and large-scale platforms. Extensive aircraft/avionics black-box (hardware) knowledge in HITL environs. Exceptional technical writing and communication skills. Software Quality and Assurance. EW systems familiarity. Specialties:
CMMi Level 5
ARINC 429, 708, 453, 424
VxWorks, MPX, QNX
ASTi, V+, SMx
MIL-STD 1553
UNIX/Linux/Suse
RCS, CVS, ClearCase/Quest
DOORS
EWIR, EW
DIS / HLA / HITL
IO Systems
ISO 9001:2008
Internal Auditor
OHSAS 18001:2007
Lead Internal Auditor
Software Quality (SQE)
Software Integration & Test
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sierra Nevada Corporation (Contractor with JSG), Sparks, NV Jun 2015 – Oct 2015
Software Engineer III
Responsible for “ground up” development of the AN/SPN-46 Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) Simulator. The SPN-46 is a Carrier based radar system capable of auto landing aircraft. Simulator involves a combination of software solutions, hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), and stimulation of real carrier equipment. Simulator development in collaboration with the US Navy (in an IPT environment) to ensure all requirements are achieved. Additional duties include tech writing for SDRL/CDRLs (Subcontract/Contract Documentation Requirements List). Additional duties included documentation for the SPN-43 radar.
CDI Corporation (IPT with GE Transportation), Erie, PA Feb 2013 – May 2015
Train Controls Locomotive Validation Engineer – Simulators and Locomotives
Comprehensive verification/validation of software implementation on various Locomotive simulations and real Locomotives. Validation of Software and Hardware changes tested on client simulator (Hardware in the Loop – HITL) and/or Locomotives. Subsystems included HMI, AirBrakes, Alerter, Sanding, End of Train, etc. within the Train Control suite of subsystems. Ensure that Regression/Validation/Full testing meets the requirements based in Software/Hardware Design Specifications. Identify and document defects found in the simulations, HITL, and on Locomotives. Generate test artifacts/documents/results within DOORs. Recommended Test Procedure enhancements and corrections to GE Train Control Engineering.
QUADRANT SIMULATION SYSTEMS Inc., Orlando, FL Oct 2008 – Sep 2012
Program Manager / Project Engineer / Senior Software Engineer
Avionics/Aircraft/Visual Systems upgrades, software/system integration and test, for commercial and military simulators. Responsible for baseline and re-commisioning of Full Flight Simulators. Assist Visual Systems Integration Engineers. Software discrepancy clearance. Manager of multiple Program/Project Engineering activities from bid through customer acceptance. Capture and manage requirements from project launch to acceptance.
SYMVIONICS, Orlando, FL Aug 2007 – Sep 2008
Lead Test Engineer / Systems Engineer
Lead Test Engineer for Navy T-45C RAMP and UMFO (Undergraduate Military Flight Officers) simulators. Responsible for requirements allocation (RTM) to appropriate systems/functions. Ensure complete end-to-end verification/validation of software implementation. Lead assessment of subcontractor IV&V. Responsible for product upgrades of the Aural and Communications software applications. Assisted software group with integration of Navigation Systems and database applications. Lead Test Conductor working closely with In-Service Engineering (ISEO) and subcontractors. Assisted Hardware Engineering Group with system diagram completion. Assisted Technical Publications with training syllabus/materials for Instructor and Technician training courses.
BAE Systems, Warner Robins, GA Jan 2007 – Aug 2007
Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer
IPT Systems Engineer on AN/ALR-56M Radar Warning Receiver (Block Cycle C/D). Responsible for life cycle requirements documentation and full scale application integration/testing/verification of interfaces (internal/external). Responsible for analyzing EWIR and using software applications to create effective, high performance, Mission Data for the Warfighter. Familiar with comprehensive system test and eval (IV&V) in laboratory and flight test environments utilizing real time wave form testing techniques (i.e. Surface to Air Missile – SA10, SA8, etc).
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Warner Robins, GA Jul 2003 – Jan 2007
Software Development Engineer III
USAF Special Operations C-130 (CTI/II/CC/Gunship) software sustainment. IPT member instantiating OFP/LRU aircraft/simulation/EW modifications to the Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL). Lead Software Engineer on Gunship SIL. C-130J AMP APN-241 Terrain Following/Terrain Avoidance (TF/TA) simulation software development.
SimPhonics, Inc., Brandon, FL Nov 2002 – Mar 2003
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer responsible for application development, including documentation, to simulate real world aircraft communications and sound (aural cue). Applications were programmed in the first “truly visual” programming language, VPlus (pronounced “vee plus”). Corporate product marketing duties at major trade-shows.
CAE USA (formerly Reflectone Inc.), Tampa, FL Sep 1984 – Oct 2002
Avionics Systems Analyst I/II/III 1987 - 2002
As a member of a flight simulator OEM, responsible for life-cycle software development and documentation simulate/stimulate real world aircraft avionics. Systems include ILS/VOR/TACAN/ADF/GPS/FMS/EGPWS, VHF/UHF/HF Radios, IFF/ATC, SELCAL, SATCOM, Weather Radar, ETCAS and EFIS. Design required intimate knowledge of block-box interface requirements and stimulation of real aircraft hardware (HITL). Software Quality Engineer (SQE) for 1 year. Reviewed and assessed all aspects of coding.
Flight Simulator Technician III 1984 - 1987
Flight Simulator Technician responsible for all aspects of simulator maintenance. Component level trouble shooting. Responsible for Periodic Maintenance and Software backups. Simulator I/O systems specialtist. (VMIC, Greeneleaf, National Instruments)
USAF, MacDill AFB / Little Rock AFB Sep 1978 - Sep 1984
Digital Flight Simulator Technician (MacDill) 1981 - 1984
Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist (Little Rock) 1978 - 1981
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts, Pre-Engineering, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL 1992
Digital Flight Simulator Technician Tech School (Honor Graduate), Chanute AFB 1981
Aircraft Electrical Systems Tech School (Honor Graduate), Chanute AFB 1978
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