KATIE TRAN – Senior Principal Engineer

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SUMMARY

Results-driven Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer with a focus on avionics verification and validation. Expert in system bring-up, test design, and data analytics. Skilled in reliability assessments and quick problem-solving. Seeking innovative roles in System/Test Engineering.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Performed 50 Aircraft Assessments referencing standards ARP-4754, DO-178, DO-254, DO-160

Created and Delivered 10 Integrated Master Plan milestones in Microsoft Project for Integrated Functional Capability Sprints

Work in parallel with IPT lead and Chief Engineer for planning Integrated Functional Capability for new program contracts

Systems and Aviation Safety Assessment, RAM, FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis

Systems Engineering- SYS ML, Cameo/Magic Systems of Systems Architect 2022X

Con-Ops development and requirements derivation activities, Behavioral diagram, Structure Decomposition, Block Definition Diagram Technical Performance Metric

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

09/2022-08/2023 & 04/2019- 05/2020

Northrop Grumman Corporation- San Diego, CA

Sr. Principal System Test Engineer, Top Secret Clearance

Executed Formal Testing for Integrated Functional Capability with Quality Engineering, Configuration Management and conformance on aircraft Vehicle Test Controller in a Closed Loop Simulated lab ( with real hardware)

Supported Ground Segment and Virtual Machine Closed Loop Simulation

Took ownership from test case development to test execution of enterprise deficiencies.

Regression Test Execution, Test Summary Reporting, Release Integrated Product Test Procedure, Exercised Configuration Control.

Skilled in Agile Framework and Atlassian tool, such as Kanban board, Jira

Generated processes for 50 person team in Confluence

Established Communication Links through Satellite common Links with KU Satcom, VHF LOS, CDL to invoke connection between the air UAV and Ground Segment using RedHat Linux application

01/2022- 09/2022 The Boeing Company

Guidance Navigation and Controls Engineer, Contract/Remote

Produced Detailed Test Plan

Thorough evaluation of requirements and design requirement objective

Targeted regression test, test gap analysis. Used Agile framework, daily scrums, Jira- Confluence

Systems requirement decomposition, verify and validate requirements on 777X Folding Wing Tip with systems safety considerations.

06/2020- 01/2022 Werfen- San Diego, CA

Senior Systems Verification Engineer

Opened instrument testing and execution on Hemostasis products. Used Agile framework, daily scrums, Jira- Confluence

Evaluated and verified instrument functionality, ensure FDA compliance and customer requirements are met.

Setup and performed Reliability Testing of instrument in a controlled environment.

Extensive cross-functional collaboration with quality engineering, manufacturing/production, hardware designers, software engineers and program managers.

04/2013 -03/2019 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. -San Diego, CA

Automation Test Engineer/ Flight Test

Successfully collaborate with external suppliers to establish robust connector finishes and build for aerospace mil standards.

Built prototype cable harnesses with Design Controls. Used SAP for parts order transactions.

Programmed data acquisition unit, KAM-500, collected telemetry for in-flight data logging of applied strain gauges, accelerometer and sensors.

Performed in-circuit test, functional test, burn-in and environmental testing.

Designed Test Interface Module for subsystem-level testing with PWA and PCB electronics component evaluation and assessments.

Designed for manufacturability, signal integrity and EMI constraints.

03/2012 - 04/2013 General Atomics

Reliability and Safety Engineer

Delivered FMEA analyses following standards ARP-4754, DO-178, DO-254, DO-160

Conducted Fault Tree Analysis/ Hazard & Risk Mitigation on the Expanded Wing UAV power system

Identified and classified single point failure/s- both piece part analysis and system level on 5 aircraft platforms

12/2008 - 03/2012 General Atomics

Payload Integration Engineer

Designed wire harnesses with an emphasis on achieving for optimal shielding and grounding methods, implementing effective lightning protection measures, and making informed choices regarding connector finishes. Monitored manufacture of cable assemblies, ensure functional compliance with system safety protocols.

Collaborated successfully with cross-functional development teams- Systems Engineering, Program Management provided cost effective measures

Designed cable assembly for aircraft systems/ payloads. Wrote Engineering Change, participated in configuration change board

05/2004 - 11/2008 Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems, United Technologies Company – San Diego, CA

Jr. Design Engineer

Delivered Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMCEA), Fault Tree Analysis for aircraft subsystems/components level

MTBF on circuit component for Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Auxiliary Power Systems- A380, APS5000. Hardware Design Requirement Documentation for Fan Motor Controller

EDUCATION & MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT

Caltech Model-Based Systems Engineering Certification

B.S., Electrical Engineering, San Diego State University, CA

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