Engineer Software

Pankaj Patel

Buena Park, CA ***** adczey@r.postjobfree.com 714-***-****

SUMMARY

Senior Software System Test Engineer with extensive experience in test case development, database configuration automation, and software development/programming.

Technical Skills

Linux, Unix, C Language, Python & GUI Base Interface Jira, Sprint, Synergy, and Doors Tools Processes Spectrum Analyzer, Digital Scope, Multimeter, and Chip Programmer Professional Experience

PANASONIC AVIONICS, Lake Forest, CA February, 1999 - April, 2020 Software Test and Integration Engineer

Worked in development and test departments. Maintained rack environment up to latest core software and database configuration.

● Tested core software and released for Head end and Seats LRUs at system level, notifying software engineers about any issues found during testing via ECSRR or email.

● Built customer configuration databases using Wdbmt tool, verifying configured items were loaded properly on each LRUs and were operational as intended.

● Managed customer software projects during ATP through weekly status and meeting with various departments until software properly tested and software kit released.

● Used CIDS, OMS, CSS, T-MON, AND ARINC 429 analyzer to verify various responses from EPESC and CPMU LRUs for Airbus and Boeing Airplane configuration. Run a regression verification test on software prior to release to the airline. Most of the LRU are operated in VXWORKS, Linux, C++, and Unix environments and communicated via Ethernet and token ring.

● Ensures all functional and non-functional requirements are covered by test cases and shown through trace ability in a requirements management tool.

● Deliver quality software for all LRUs and maintain the status of the testing process using Agile development processes.

● Tested and verified ACARS, Telephone, and CrewForms software functionality for airlines over SATCOM.

● Tested and troubleshoot Electronics surface mount components using schematic drawing, Scope, Multimeter, and Spectrum Analyzer and repaired to meet quality and also recommended new parts when old parts are no longer available for replacement.

● Validated system functionality of core software on fully functional Aircraft rack, reporting all issues to software engineers prior to releasing for integration testing.

● Supported integration and testing of media, games, movies, and system performance effort at customer's rack, ensuring passengers don’t have any issues.

Rockwell Collins, Pomona, CA

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER: July 1998 to November 1998

● Performed software verification testing, including procedure development, running tests, and report generation for real-time embedded LRU software.

● Used Protocol Analyzer, Emulators, CSS Diag, and Tmon utility to analyze various responses from Boeing 747 and Airbus A330 aircraft.

STM Wireless, Irvine, CA

TEST ENGINEER: February, 1995 to July, 1998

● Performed system integration of hardware and software of DAMA 10k, Central HUB and VSAT satellite communication equipment. Test & troubleshoot DSP, Xlink, 68000 microprocessor, & RF circuits.

● Developed ATE using LAB VIEW for TDM/TDMA satellite communication products. Developed test procedure, trained technician, and provided technical support. B/E AEROSPACE, Irvine, CA

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER: August, 1994 to February, 1995

● Performed integration and testing of video entertainment systems for airline industry.

● Built and tested prototype circuit boards.

● Test and debug various circuits at system, unit and card level to component utilizing oscilloscope, power meter, logic analyzer, and spectrum analyzer

TELEDYNE SOLID STATE, Hawthorne, CA

TEST ENGINEER: August, 1986 to June, 1994

● Assist Research, Development and Product Engineering departments. Design and build ATE for Hybrid circuits under Quick C environment.

● Built and tested prototype circuits for new products. Prepared test procedure and setup technical data monitor programs.

TERADYNE, Agoura Hills, CA

TEST ENGINEER: June, 1984 to August, 1985

● Responsible for J941 VLSI Automated Test System. Performed component level troubleshooting on digital and analog circuits in the system using diagnostic software and test equipment. Education

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electronics Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, CA

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