Systems Engineering Engineer
Resume:
TOSH ALAN KEUNE
***** ********'s Road
Germantown MD 20874
Email: ****.*****@*****.***
Demonstrated Excellence in Team Leadership, Requirements Management, and Development, with Expertise in Flight Operations, Validation and Verification, and System Testing for Aviation and Spacecraft Systems. Seeking Systems Engineering Roles.
Key Skills:
Architecture Definition
CMMI
Requirements Analysis
Budgeting
System Integration
COTS
Requirements Management
Documentation
Test Procedure Development
IV&V
Preliminary Design
Marketing
Program Planning
Reuse
Critical Design
Simulation
Test Planning
RF
Evolutionary Acquisition
Specifications
Vehicle Kinematics
SCRUM
Performance Specifications
Staffing
Proposal Support
UML
Signal Processing
Validation
Math Modeling
VME
Processor Selection
Verification
Languages and Tools:
Ada
Basic
Cameo
C Shell
C# (intro)
DOORS
Django
Eclipse
FORTRAN
GIT
GNU Tools
Green Hills Multi
HTML
JavaScript
Linux
MS Office
MS Visual Studio
PowerPC
Python
QT
STOL
Subversion
STK
Clearance:
Currently, I have an Interim Secret Clearance through Northrop Grumman, formerly under investigation/adjudication for a Top Secret.
Professional Experience:
Prometheus Power Corp April 2010 – Present (intermittent)
Germantown, MD Founder, CEO, Chief Engineer
Founded and led initiatives to secure funding for a space-based electricity generation system, by demonstrating its technical feasibility. Engineered a comprehensive conceptual design for the innovative space-based electricity generation system.
Accomplishments:
Developed rigorous feasibility assessments, demonstration plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring thorough project planning and execution.
Engaged with the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy to secure grants under solar energy concentrating RFI.
Initiated and managed discussions regarding equity funding for feasibility studies, concluding them based on strategic decisions.
Northrop-Grumman Corporation July 2023 – October, 2024
Payload and Ground Systems Senior Lead Embedded Software
Linthicum, MD Engineer/Staff Engineer
Initially hired to support IRAD project to rearchitect Payload Flight Software. Reassigned to the development team for an existing contract when this IRAD project was scaled back. Accomplishments in these roles are as shown below:
Accomplishments:
Developed and tested prechecks to prevent overfilling of target file systems to ensure stability.
Researched and created presentations for updating JIRA ticket handling for team reviews, streamlining investigation, design, and test planning processes.
Guided the development of binary database quality mitigations, preventing silent failures and enhancing DVB Boot/startup speed.
Leveraged test-driven development principals to enhance error handling in MIL-STD-1553 telemetry processing for the PGSD DVB program.
Created draft software requirements for the Sensor System Payload Mission Manager Service, contributing to next-generation sensor subsystem software.
Designed sequence diagrams, class diagrams, and use cases for Satellite Bus Encapsulation Layer software components.
Directed the Agile team in increasing overall velocity for the Payload Flight Software re-engineering IRAD team.
Science Applications International Corp. April 2019 – July 2023
GSFC OMES-2 Contract, OSAM-1 Ground Element Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Initially hired as Subsystem Verification Lead for the NASA OSAM-1 mission Ground System. Reassigned as the Telemetry and Command Project Engineer for the OSAM-1 Ground System. Accomplishments:
•Installed and integrated Bus vendor-supplied high-rate telemetry sampling rate telemetry software into the OSAM-1 Ground Element and Mission Operations Center.
•Integrated and Tested High-Speed Telemetry transfer interface and sanitized data transfer agent.
•Integrated Bus Vendor Mission Operations Support Center interfacing software with the NASA Goddard ASIST/Front End Data System.
•Led the execution of Test Procedures to integrate and verify Ground Element requirements.
•Integrated and prepared Satellite Telemetry Dwell (high-rate telemetry and command verification data collection) Tools for use in the OSAM-1 Mission Operations Center.
•Developed Mission Operations Center configuration process and supporting documentation.
•Developed and conducted the Integration, Development, and Verification of high-rate data collection extension (Dwell) for the OSAM-1 Ground System.
•Managed GOTS Supplier interactions and supply of customized Software Updates to NASA Goddard ASSIST Ground Station T&C System.
•Transitioned from Verification Lead to Command and Telemetry Subsystem Lead/SME.
•Coordinated the development and updating of Ground System Configuration Management to integrate two new vendor-supplied subsystems and implement lessons learned.
•Pioneered the development of an integrated thermal control system for hypersonic reentry vehicles as a SAIC Research Fellow in 2020, enhancing safety during atmospheric reentry from LEO and high-energy trajectories.
•Developed Ground System Command directive to manage command rate limiting to match Flight System command handling capabilities.
•Led Verification of over 400 Subsystem Requirements for NASA OSAM-1 Ground System Build 1.
•Led/Coordinated the efforts of Subsystem Leads, their teams, and members of the Flight Operations Team in the execution of five phases of remote and hybrid testing events.
•Established policies and procedures for the Inspection and Analysis of requirements not assigned to verification by Test or Demonstration
•Developed Software Build Documentation to coordinate the delivery of the first Build Software Components for the OSAM-1 Ground Control System.
•Leading the response to Software & Mission Assurance assessment of Ground Element Software Development plans, policies, and procedures.
•Revising the Ground Element Software Development Plan to account for Software Quality Assurance comments/assessment.
•Coordinating development of Subsystem Verification Test Planning, Materials, and supporting management tools to enable staggered execution to mitigate the impact of the CoVid-19 shutdown on Ground System Build 1 delivery schedules.
•Completed updates to OSAM-1 Ground Element Software Safety and Criticality Analysis.
•Defined and coordinated implementation of procedures for handling Database and Software updates to OSAM-1 Ground and Flight elements.
•Developed and socialized standards for the conduct of Unit, Functional, and Subsystem Tests.
•Completed updates and coordinated formal reviews for updates to OSAM-1 Ground System Configuration Management (CM) Plan, including designing Ground Software Patching Options.
•Led OSAM-1 Ground Element Software development team effort to reach Critical Design Review with no GSFC Software and Mission Assurance deficiencies.
•Conducted subsystem-level validation review for Mission Control Systems examining and proposing corrections to System and subsystem requirements to produce a valid set of Ground Element Requirements for the OSAM-1 Ground System.
•Coordinated and led Restore Ground Element Build 0 Factory Acceptance Test.
•Coordinated advanced planning for Restore Ground Element Build 0 Factory Acceptance Test.
•Completed the “Mission Operations Center” installation and conducted Site Acceptance Testing leading to the Ground Element Readiness Test for pathfinder Build.
•Wrote OSAM-1 Ground Element Subsystem Level Test Plan.
•Conducted OSAM-1 Ground Element pathfinder Build Factory Acceptance Test and Test Results.
•Completed or coordinated completion of Level 4 requirement verification content in OSAM-1 GE System DOORS requirements modules.
•Prepared and presented the Verification Section for Engineering Peer Reviews for Robot Ground Element, Guidance Navigation and Control Ground Systems, Mission Control Systems, and Information Technology Infrastructure.
RKF Engineering/RAMY InfoTech March, 2019 – April. 2019
Sr. Software Engineer/Deputy Chief Engineer
Hired into dual roles supporting Chief Engineer and Deputy Chief Engineer with product demonstrations and program feasibility assessments, as well as developing demonstration software components to support sales and marketing efforts.
Accomplishments:
Evaluated business plan to develop and deploy Low-Earth Orbiting semi-connected formation constellation pseudo-satellite-based LTE compliant communications service.
Developed a demonstration framework in QT for RKF Satellite Constellation Management Software, showcasing capabilities.
DRT/Boeing via Aerotek May, 2018 – February, 2019
Systems Engineering Department Senior Systems Engineer
Initially hired to support Systems Definition for DRT’s Next-Generation Software Defined radio. Reassigned to Systems Engineering Rapid Response Team supporting the certification of an Airborne networking device for use aboard Boeing Commercial Aircraft.
Accomplishments:
•Coordinated assembly of test system hardware for EMI/ESD pre-qualification testing of aircraft interfacing device per DO-160G and Boeing specifications.
•Authored DO-160 compliant test procedures for power systems, waterproofness, and fluid susceptibility testing for Boeing aircraft’s multimode communications component.
•Researched VITA standards and revised OpenVPX module/slot compatibility and quad channel tuner requirement specifications for next-generation software-defined radio.
•Drafted information security and assurance specifications for OpenVPX next-generation software-defined radio products.
•Conducted detailed analysis of third-party and in-house system test tools qualification testing.
•Guided SCRUM masters in prioritizing test support and hardware/software integration JIRA stories to ensure timely completion of prototype software for system qualification.
Solers Corporation March 2018 – May 2018
FAA NAVTAC-2 Contract Systems Engineering SME
Engaged in high-level activities including participation in documentation reviews, providing expert advice on software compliance, and developing innovative designs for cross-domain interaction tools.
Accomplishments:
Participated in DO-178C SOI 4 documentation reviews for FAA WAAS software, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
Advised NAVTAC-2 senior personnel on WAAS Replacement Satellite Ground System Software Compliance prospects, contributing to strategic decision-making.
Developed preliminary exploratory designs for cross-domain live interaction toolsets using Kubernetes and related microservice tools, enhancing functionality across domain boundaries.
MYTA Technologies and Technology March, 2017 – March, 2018
FAA ERAM Program Ada Test Engineer
Developed and tested software for FAA’s ERAM Data Communications Protocol Gateway, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency within the National Airspace System.
Accomplishments:
Developed Ada and C++ test driver software and XML test scenario files for testing FAA ERAM Data Communications Protocol Gateway software applications.
Employed structural coverage tools to verify 100% code and decision path coverage.
Implemented test driver software and XML test scenarios for Enroute Data Communication Software.
Conducted and monitored automated regression testing to track the impact of changes/updates to enroute data communications and protocol conversion software subsystems.
Developed software updates in Ada and C++ to resolve issues with FAA ERAM Data Communications and Protocol Gateway software applications.
Supported the completion of the Software Design Document for ERAM Data Communications Software.
Alion Science and Technology October, 2015 – March, 2017
Lead Systems Engineer
Primary SETA Support for NAVSEA Chief Engineer, focusing on systems engineering and integration issues for above-water sensors and electronic warfare systems.
Accomplishments:
Led a team of US Navy Systems Leads in resolving over 70 action items, enhancing shipboard systems integration by converting weekly meetings into an effective venue for issue resolution.
Managed integration issues for collocating X and S-band RADAR, electronic warfare, and communications systems on DDG-51 class Destroyers.
Created and managed the IWS 2SE Systems Integration Issue Tracking System.
Supported updates to next-generation electronic warfare and RADAR coordination systems.
Updated systems command-level policy for executing Failure Review Boards for SEWIP hardware.
Developed interface/integration requirement definition tools for NAVSEA EW/Radar systems.
Created systems integration issue presentations for NAVSEA Electronic Warfare Combat Systems.
Supported document review and event planning for IWS-2 annual testing events.
Wrote the failure investigation and review policy for NAVSEA Integrated Warfare Systems PEO.
Authored SEWIP Block 2 shock deficiency recovery plans and Block 4 security classification guide.
Developed DODAF Milestone B and C review plans and tracking materials for SEWIP.
Authored design documents for the DDG-51 class flat panel antenna liquid cooling control system.
Served as the interface referee between the SEWIP Block 3 software development team.
Member of the Navy Technical Review Team for the DDG-51 class antenna liquid cooling system.
Member of the Navy Technical Review Team for a radar countermeasures system.
Wrote software and interface design documents for SEWIP Block 2 liquid cooling unit software.
EXB Solutions February, 2015 - September, 2015
Lockheed Skyline Program/C-5M Avionics Software Software Developer (Contract)
Developed and tested software components for the Skyline Air Traffic Management System and later tested avionic components for the C-5M Program, enabling seamless air traffic management and enhancing system performance through various technical initiatives.
Accomplishments:
Developed low-level DO-178 compliant test drivers in Ada and C++ for the C-5 Program, achieving 100% code and decision path coverage of target test components.
Coded client, server, and interfacing C++ methods to enable air traffic controllers to manage aircraft departure and arrival sequencing, tested and deployed on VMware-based Linux platforms.
Aerotek – Textron Uncrewed Systems August, 2014 – February, 2015
TCDL Software Group GUI Software Engineer (Contract)
Designed and coded modifications for UAV control software, enhancing return path terrain analysis and navigation capabilities, and reducing vehicle loss rates.
Accomplishments:
Designed and coded modifications to UAV (RQ-7A - Shadow) control software to enable return path terrain analysis, course reversal, and return home navigation.
Developed Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED) driven flight corridor altitude clearance software (in C++) for the Army Universal Ground Control System to support Shadow Air Vehicle Recovery Navigation software modifications.
DecisionQ Corporation, March, 2014 – June, 2014
Washington, DC Lead Development Consultant (Contract)
Researched market options and developed cost-effective plans, policies, and architectures to deliver services to mobile formats from a single code base. Developed code using Django, Python, and AWS to host Bayes Net models as a web service.
LEXERDTEK Corporation, Fairfax, VA July, 2013 – March, 2014
Director, Software and Systems Engineering
Directed delivery of comprehensive assessments and sales guidance, supporting the marketing and technical documentation efforts for advanced control systems and military innovation projects.
Orbital Sciences Corporation January, 1996 – July, 2013
Space Systems Group Senior Principal Software/Systems Engineer
Led major software development efforts and systems engineering projects for geostationary and low-Earth orbiting satellites over 18 years, contributing to several high-profile programs and achieving significant milestones.
Accomplishments:
Flight Software Leadership:
oLed software development for Orbital Comm System geostationary proposals, establishing a cost-effective baseline for the STAR-2 Product Line.
oManaged flight software for the N-Starc Geostationary Satellite, guiding the team from proposal to integration.
oDirected up to 15 software developers on Orbview-4 and N-Starc programs.
Project and Cost Management:
oManaged cost estimates and reporting for N-Starc, using a blend of CoCoMo pricing models and detailed estimates.
oOversaw object-oriented data tools development for Orbital’s MAESTRO ground system.
oDelivered precise cost and schedule estimates for multiple satellite programs.
Technical Contributions:
oDeveloped preliminary design concepts for object-oriented flight software baselines.
oCreated build controls and mapping processes to enhance compliance with development standards in a cost-effective manner.
oAuthored configuration management and quality assurance plans for multiple satellite programs.
oLed the development of power system control and high-rate data collection software for N-Starc.
Integration and Testing:
oLed flight software delivery and verification for the DAWN spacecraft, producing 25 builds over 16 months.
oDirected delivery, integration, and testing of the K6 spacecraft simulator.
oConducted performance trade studies and developed test plans and procedures for various programs.
Proposal and Business Development:
oLead systems engineer for successful DARPA Phase 1 RapidEye proposal and StratoLaunch projects.
oInfluenced proposal teams to secure $338.5 million in contract awards.
oProvided software architecture and design support for multiple proposal presentations.
Leadership and Team Coordination:
oGuided SCRUM masters in prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion of prototype software.
oCoordinated with NASA and other entities to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.
BTG INCORPORATED March, 1995 – January, 1996
Tactical Systems Department Senior Software Engineer
Played a pivotal role in evaluating hardware performance, researching innovative simulation middleware, and developing data handling systems for F-22 avionics projects, alongside contributing to IRS online tax preparation demonstrations.
DENRO INCORPORATED July 1994 – February, 1995
Systems Engineering Department Systems Engineer
Delivered systems designs and architectural definitions for customized digital switching systems, developed integration plans for legacy code, and led the development of innovative voice control systems.
BALL TECHNICAL SERVICES CORP. August, 1991 – July, 1994
Washington Operations Senior Systems Engineer
Primary support for the Chief Engineer of PMW 168, advocating for and implementing COTS technologies, developing innovative methodologies, and guiding systems engineering efforts for RF direction-finding systems.
Accomplishments:
Generated $540,000 in revenue from effective performance marketing over three years by providing SETA billing support for PMW-168 Chief Engineer.
Evaluated 125,000 lines of C code as an Independent Verification and Validation engineer, monitoring the redevelopment of the CombatDF (AN/SRS-1A) over-the-horizon direction-finding system.
INFORMATION SPECTRUM, INC. July, 1984 – August, 1991
Training Systems Group Training Systems Engineer
Directed and coordinated the development, evaluation, and integration of advanced aircrew training systems and methodologies for various military aircraft, ensuring readiness and performance across multiple platforms.
FORD AEROSPACE COMMUNICATIONS & SERVICES INC. January, 1983 – July, 1984
Landsat Operations Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Provided critical analysis, evaluation, and support for the Landsat-4 and Landsat-5 missions, contributing to the continued operations and success of these satellite missions.
Education:
BS Aerospace Engineering UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND December, 1982
MS Engineering Management UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND May, 1991
Significant Honors and Activities:
•2020 SAIC Research Fellow: Studied coupled reentry vehicle propulsion and thermal control design aimed at producing robust, reliable, and safe reentry vehicles. SAIC filed a patent application based on this work.
•Treasurer/Secretary, Clarksburg Community Assistance Network: Served as a key volunteer for a supplemental food pantry in Clarksburg, MD.
•NASA Group and Public Service Achievement Awards: Named awardee for seven NASA Group and Public Service Achievement Awards.
•Professional Engineer (Aerospace/Aeronautical Discipline).
•Member, Sigma Gamma Tau Aerospace Honorary Fraternity.
•Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America.
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