Andy Atighi

P.O. Box ****

Oxnard, CA *****

805-***-****

adcl4a@r.postjobfree.com

DOD Current Secret Clearance, 6-Sigma Certified

Seeking Position as Senior Test/Systems Engineer

Education:

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (Fullerton, California)

Master of Science, Electronics and Electrical Engineering

• Major emphasis on solid state electronics and digital computer hardware and software architecture design

• Thesis subject: Research and implementation of Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) junctions

CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY (Pomona, California)

Bachelor of Science degree, Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Experience:

RAYTHEON GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNS);

El Segundo, California

August 2018-Present: Sr. Test Equipment Development / Systems Engineer

• Developed Systems Test Plan and Test Equipment (STE) approach, specification, and block diagrams, for M-Code GPS User Equipment (MGUE) and Ground Applications (GA) Receiver ASIC, as the STE Lead by studying numerous Customer and Raytheon Technical Requirements Document (TRD), working with Software and Systems Leads, for peer and engineering Chief’s reviews and approval, for Proposal and prior to submittal to The Government, for Next Generation Digital and RF ASICs.

• In process of developing Test Equipment, Test Plan, and Test Procedures for MGUE Development Platform to support MGUE Proposal.

• In process of Developing test approach and Test Procedures for MGUE ATE testing using LabView programs to function and use with Spirent Scenarios to support MGUE M-Code compliant receiver.

• Studied GPS technology and design approach from all available sources for application, functionality, and development of MGUE STE Hardware Development Plans for GPS Satellite System for user equipment (UE).

RG NEXT GENERATION

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Vandenberg, California

August 2016-August 2018: Sr. Systems Architect

• Developed/Updated Systems Architect Views using Unicon Systems Architect (SA) on; Ev-01, Ev-02, Sv-01, & Sv-02s (Component & Systems Level) Diagrams for the Western Range Operations Control Center (WROCC) Range Realignment in compliance with DoDAF Requirements. In addition to Technical Analyses Reports (TAR), for Launch & Test Range Systems Contract (LTRS) for RGNext as the Contractor for the U. S. Air force within Mission Flight Control Center (MFCC) among other Sites, as Systems Architect during upgrade implementation and prior to vehicle launch, and in an on ongoing bases, acting as the SA by studying Diagrams, working with Customers and Systems Architects for Peer and Engineering Management review, and approval, during upgrade implementation.

AVIONICS TEST AND ANALYSIS CORPORATION (ATAC);

Edwards Air force Base, Rosamond, California

August 2015-August 2016: Sr. Instrumentation Test Engineer

• As part of the U. S. Airforce 412th Test Wing and JT3 Test Team supported Design Verification Tests (DT),

Performance, and Instrumentation Operation Tests (OT), and Data Acquisition for U.S. Airforce Joint Strike

Fighter (JSF) aircraft by performing; Aircraft Preflight/Postflight, ensuring Mission success, gathering data,

trouble-shooting the interfaces for instrumentation to and from Data Acquisition Recording and Telemetry

(DART) POD, and related Telemetry communication (TM) interfaces on F35.

PARKER AEROSPACE;

Irvine, California

July 2014-August 2015: Sr. Test Engineer

•Developed Hardware Design Document (HDD) simplified version for tutoring new hires. Executed Design Verification Tests (DVT) for Fly By Wire Electro Hydraulic Actuation systems for commercial aircraft: Bombardier Series 100-300 and Embraer 1000, supporting and meeting Customer accelerated schedule of 24/7 testing

ITT EXELIS INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Vandenberg, California

January 2013-July 2014: Sr. Systems Engineer

• Developed Technical Analyses Reports (TAR), Systems Test Plans (STPs), and Specification/Requirements, for Space Lift Range Systems Contract (SLRSC) for ITT Exelis as the Contractor for the U. S. Air force and for various other Customers; SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), Orbital Sciences …etc within Mission Flight Control Center (MFCC) among other Sites, participating in Program Introduction (PI), responding in Program Introduction Statement of Capability (PISC), addressing preparation and resolving Customer issues as Project Systems Engineer (PSE) and as Sub-Integrated Project Team Lead (Sub-IPT) prior to vehicle launch.

• Developed requirement for test equipment for Fast Imaging Transfer System (FIT) as the PSE and System Sub-IPT Lead working with Customers, Hardware, Software, and Systems Leads for Peer and Engineering Management review, and approval, prior to Implementation, in Windows and Linux environment.

ADECCO NORTH AMERICA

San Diego, California

December 2011-December 2012: Sr. Systems Test Engineer

PHILIPS RESPERONICS

Carlsbad, California

• Developed, upgraded, and maintained numerous prototype Philips Respiratory medical devices (P1b, P1b Retrofit, & P1c) complying with Customer specifications for respiratory FDA Class 3 medical devices electrical/electronics for Engineering group’s ongoing use and development, working with Hardware, Software, and Systems Leads for requirements compliance/qualification/validation for peer and engineering review and approval, prior to development completion/maturity and submittal to Customer. Developed ongoing Systems Test Plans (STPs) and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) as the System Test Lead by studying numerous Philips Systems Requirements Specification (SRS) and FDA’s, working with Hardware, Software, and Systems Leads, for review and approval, prior to implementation for Philips Management for calibration, validation, and verification.

GOODRICH CO. AEROSTRUCTURES

Chula Vista, California

• Developed and translated Airbus A320 New Engine Option (NEO) specifications for Trust Reverser Actuation System (TRAS) and Variable Air Flow Nozzle (VAFN) electrical/electronics systems for Engineering group, working with Customer, Hardware, Software, and Systems Leads for requirements compliance for peer and engineering review and approval, prior to submittal to Customer as the Electronics System Test Lead by studying numerous Customer and Goodrich Systems Requirements. Implementing Fly By Wire Flight Electro Hydraulic Actuation Systems (FBW) and Electro Hydraulics components, Stick to Surface (STS) interfaces, and Line Replaceable Units (LRU’s) in Compliance with DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254.

L-3 COMMUNICATION / INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS

San Diego, and Anaheim California

June 2011-December 2011: Sr. Systems Test Engineer

• Developed Systems Test Plans (STPs) and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), specification and block diagrams, for L-3 VideoScout 3 (VSMC3/CM3) UAV/UAS Video Transceiver in UHF, L, S,C, and Ku-bands using RS-170 analog FM video, SD, HD, Standard and High Resolution with MPEG-2, MPEG-4, JPEG, M-JPEG, H261, H264 Formats, with AM, FM, FSK, DDL(SOQPSK), and CDL Modulation, and AES-128, AES-192, AES-256 Encryption/Decryption Techniques, as the System Test Lead by studying numerous Customer and L-3 Systems Requirements Specification (SRS), working with Hardware, Software, and Systems Leads, for peer and engineering Management review and approval, prior to submittal to Customer, for Joint Army/Navy, War fighter portable tactical video networking terminal to function with Unmanned Air Vehicle/Unmanned Air Systems (UAV/UAS) and other optional stationary Receivers, in MIL-STD 810 environment.

ITT GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNSS)

Thousand Oaks, California

September 2009-June 2011: Sr. Test Equipment Development Engineer

• Developed Systems Test Plan and Test Equipment (STE) approach, specification and block diagrams, for Embedded GPS Receiver (EGR3; M-Code), as the STE Lead by studying numerous Customer and ITT Technical Requirements Document (TRD), working with Software and Systems Leads, for peer and engineering Chief’s reviews and approval, prior to submittal to Customer, for Army SINCGARS Radio, Digital and RF ASICs.

• Developed individual Test Plan and Test Procedures for EGR3 Development Platforms’ environmental tests, as well as system DVT, FQT, and ATP’s to support GPS M-Code (YMCA) compliant and importing them to DOORS.

• Developed test approach and Test Procedures for EGR3 ATE testing using LabView programs to function and use Spirent Scenarios to support GPS M-Code (YMCA) compliant receiver.

• Studied GPS technology and design approach from all available sources for application, functionality, and development of EGR3 STE Hardware Development Plans for GPS Satellite System for user equipment (UE).

• Attended Spirent simulator and GPS satellite constellation trainings among others.

HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC. (HTSI)

U. S. Air Force, Satellite Control Network Group (SCNG)

Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, and Colorado Springs, Colorado (COS)

September 2007-September 2009: Sr. Test Equipment /Information Assurance Engineer (IA)/Systems Engineer

• Served as focal point liaison for IA/Test and Evaluation to resolve ongoing ESD (Electronic Scheduling

Dissemination) 3.0 IA and other IA issues, Test and Evaluation problems, and ongoing document updates with

COS.

•Developed Work Instructions (WI) for transition from DoD Information Technology Security Certification and

Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) to DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process

(DIACAP), interpreting DoD 8500.2 IA Controls, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS), as well

as related artifacts and IA Process training, in compliance with DoD Architectural Framework (DoDAF).

•Aranged and implemented ESD 3.0 IA Los Angeles Meetings to resolve document discrepancies with government,

Aerospace Corp. and Honeywell COS attendees.

•Reviewed and edited Government’s Operating Instructions (OI)/Templates for IA Artifacts and Test Evaluation

Plans, and procedures for COS.

•Completed Colorado Tracking Station (CTS) Test and Evaluation Plan by tracing back the Vandenberg Tracking

Station (VTS) Remote Block Change Tracking Station (RBC) and Inflatable Radome and Phased Array Antenna

requirements to the design Grouping for submittal to Government in Technical Interface Meeting (TIM) for sign off.

•Studied Test Scripts in Test Executive to write ATE test procedures for future COS CTS Testing.

•Supported IA proposal product delivery efforts for Staggered Quad Phase Shift Keying (SQPSK) proposal.

•Established strong Customer working relationship and confidence with U.S. Air Force officials, and other

SCNG/EN Government Program Office (GPO) personnel, through flexible and adaptable performance in all

engineering functions, including writing specifications and documents from scratch.

GENERAL DYNAMICS, INFORMATION ASSURANCE DIVISION (GDC4S)

Scottsdale, Arizona

August 2006-September 2007: Sr. Test Equipment Engineer, Sr. Systems Engineer

• Developed Special Test Equipment (STE) approach, specification, and proposal support for Space Mission Data Cryptographic Modernization Increment One (SMDI1), as the STE Lead by studying Customer Technical Requirements Document (TRD), and working with Ground Operational Equipment (GOE), and Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Leads, for GD engineering Chief’s reviews and approval, prior to submittal to Customer, National Security Agency (NSA).

• Supported GPSIII proposal for Encryption/Decryption of Commands and Data components of Comsec/Transec study phase, and F-22 Radar Encryption/Decryption STE upgrade to PC based STE’s for General Dynamics projects as a subcontractor.

• Studied Unified Modeling Language (UML), applied functionality and developed Hardware Development Plan (HDP) for Transformational Satellite Communication System (TSAT), using Rational Rose software and K4.

RAYTHEON SPACE AND AIRBORNE SYSTEMS

El Segundo, and Santa Barbara, California

August 2004-August 2006: Sr. Systems Engineer

• Developed Special Test Equipment (STE) specification for Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS) Low = Space

Tracking & Surveillance System (STSS), by studying Customer Interface Control Documents (ICD) and Raytheon

Built History Books (BHB), for Customer approval and Acceptance Testing using Labview.

• Studied functionality and investigated wiring of two unique multi bay consoles of Special Test Equipment (STE) with major plug-in modules to improve, duplicate, and fabricate at Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) to support the Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Program, which had no documentation.

• Supported F-22 Radar Proposal efforts and implementation options which were reviewed by Raytheon management and submitted to Customer.

• Supported STSS Track sensor Rotate Vibrate Rotate (RVR) test, APL5 Small Shutter Life test, and APL5 Thermal Control Unit (TCU) life tests to name a few to help schedule crunch, and became Raytheon 6-Sigma Certified.

GENCORP, AEROJET

Azusa, California

August 1997-February 2004: Special Test Equipment Lead Engineer, Sr. Technical Staff Specialist

• Developed test equipment specification and system design architecture, vendor testing, and procurement for system test and integration for the Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS) for both HEO & GEO Payloads for the Advanced Payload Test Facility, which includes analysis and study of state-of-the-art COTS, VXI, VME, and specially developed test equipment components such as, ITA (Integrated Test Adapter), PIC(Payload Integration Test Console), PALCOMS, PPTS, PLTS, feed-throughs, and designed all cabling for data acquisition and control systems using Labview to comply with vacuum and cryogenic environment.

• Responsible for test equipment set up and integration for system test and integration of P/L.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining test equipment documentation and procedures as well as test equipment support/troubleshooting for P/L testing.

• Responsible for training software engineers for software development of the instruction sets for the ITA.

• Responsible for follow on Systems and Test Engineering activities for Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO); solid rocket

booster and Sense and Destroy Armor (SADARM); smart submunition.

DELCO ELECTRONICS

Torrance, California

August 1994-August 1997: Test Engineer

• Developed test equipment documentation and procedures for DELCO'S Hybrid Power Modules 400A Dual / 750A Single and substrates for use in high power inverter applications using Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) for converting battery DC voltage to 3-phase AC to drive induction motor in Electric Vehicle propulsion systems.

• Developed and debugged test software for Scientific Test-PC driven semiconductor test systems in Windows environment, and maintained in-house developed PC test software for final module checkout using IEEE buss.

• Maintained both test software and hardware documentation as well as test equipment support/troubleshooting.

Responsible for test equipment set up and integration for 750A Single Hybrid Power Module testing.

• Collected and maintained production and prototype databases for analysis; such as correlation study, failure analysis, and trend evaluation.

• Developed, monitored and maintained Statistical Process Control, X-Bar and R charts, Standard Deviation calculations for Beryllium Oxide Substrate (BeO), DC module, Hi-Pot, and 2-Pulse level testing, identified and addressed test issues to increase test yields, optimize process throughput, and minimize test times.

• Debugged unique test adapters with unique ATE stations using Labview.

LEACH CORPORATION

Los Angeles, California

September 1990-August 1994: Test Engineer

• Replaced high throughput IBM 1800 relay tester, its software and interface equipment with the newer relay testers, Markenrich 150 and PC-AT-assisted Markenrich 250, due to reliability problems/Customer demands which required analysis of nearly 900 Customer specifications and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) for 1,2,3 and 4-pole, AC/DC, and latch/non-latch 1-10 amp relays. Established a totally new ATP database acceptable to the Customers-which included pickup/dropout, timing and high/low temperature operation testing.

• Developed MJIs (MTPs) for the Markenrich 150 and 250 relay testers, as well as other in-house-developed test equipment including high and low temperature operation. Investigated and resolved Customer concerns and implemented solutions.

• Analyzed/summarized over 100 unique ATPs and Customer specifications, and established a common test requirement format which made Customer tailored data sheet printouts possible in an ongoing and transitional environment which included interfacing with test equipment manufacturer.

DATAMETRICS CORPORATION

Chatsworth, California

May 1988-September 1990: Test Engineer

• Developed ATPs for Datametrics 1500 (electrostatic), 1600 (thermal head) printers and a variety of government product printers for production system test and Customer sell-off, as well as ATPs for subassemblies.

• Responsible for design layout of printer test beds, fabrication, checkout and documentation for each unique printer's contract requirements, including any special test equipment, as well as mechanical documentation package such as Magnavox (Regency Net), Minuteman keyboard printer, LRIP (1600), etc.

• Developed ATPs for military specification special function keyboards and related interface and burn-in test equipment and supported the pre-production and production testing throughout each project such as FAA, Unisys, GE/RCA, Raytheon, etc.

• Developed test programs on HP3065HL for printer subassemblies using IPG (error-detecting) program for higher volume production digital PWBs.

• Maintained production support by troubleshooting and repair of both in-house developed and purchased special test equipment, simulators, and power supply testers, as well as providing technical support to the production staff and test documentation support by evaluating problems and issuing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Discrepancy Change Requests (DCRs) for the update of ATPs and test equipment which included incoming test and calibration procedures.

• Developed test and QA test beds and procedures for printer subassemblies Incoming Inspection as well as sell off acting as the QA Lead for higher volume production, and managing personnel.

MAGNAVOX ADVANCED PRODUCTS DIVISION

Satellite Communications Group

Torrance, California

September 1978-May 1988: Test Engineering Supervisor

• Directed/assisted two test engineers, laboratory technician and wiring personnel. Responsible for special test equipment design and development which consisted of both RF and Digital subsystems for secured satellite communication systems (AN/USC-28, OM-55), facsimile systems, and commercial satellite navigation terminals (MX211, MX2101, MX4102, MX5102, MX6102).

• Established conceptual design and set test engineering standards for uniformity of designed test equipment, which reduced development time, human engineering geared for maximum operational efficiency in the production environment.

• Responsible for design layout, procurement, fabrication, checkout and documentation of unique analog test fixtures (using TTL, MECL and RF), analog module test stations, power and signal distribution/processing panels.

• Developed manual test procedures for testing of the PWBAs (printed wiring boards) not suitable for automated testing, and system test procedures for system integration and checkout.

• Involved in production testing and troubleshooting of the production PWBAs, both RF and Digital, as well as repair and maintenance of the developed test fixtures, and support of Computer Automation ATE.

• Participated in bidding for new programs including GPS (global positioning systems) and estimating cost of procurement and fabrication of special test equipment.

• Attended and completed a variety of supervisory/management courses including time management and technical writing conducted solely for Magnavox staff.

BURROUGHS CORPORATION

Santa Barbara, California

January 1975-September 1978: Engineer

• Modified and updated peripheral control boards of Burroughs' small systems (B1714 and B1726) computers.

• Responsible for releasing emulation vehicle control which could utilize original IBM 1401 program decks by Burroughs B1700 systems without any modifications.

• Qualified data terminals (TU500, TU900, TC3500) to enable them to function with B1700's line controller and adapters.

• Worked towards release of balanced differential line adapter and modifying TTY 33 KSR SPO controller to be replaced by Burroughs TC3500.

• During course of employment at Burroughs corporation, attended many software and hardware classes conducted by the University of California at Santa Barbara, especially for Burroughs design group.

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