Test Engineer Principal

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

• Proficient in systems engineering principles and practices, with a strong foundation in INCOSE standards and frameworks to drive project success through lifecycle management and interdisciplinary collaboration

• 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

• DOORS, Dassault Systèmes, no Magic Tool, Confluence, Jira, Atlassian Tools

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

Jun 2024- Present Ardalyst LLC - remote

MBSE Engineer support SPAWAR, Navy’s Defensive Cyberspace Operations Verify and Validate Requirements Traceability Matrix Create Test Plan, Test procedure

Generate Systems architecture work flow diagrams/concepts Dec 2023 – Jun 2024

Virgin Galactic, The Spaceship Company - Contract

Test Engineer- Produce test procedure for Iron Bird lab stand up Assess systems/subsystems requirements for performance optimization of flight control surfaces 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/ Analyses of flight control systems, fold subsystem sensors

• 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 sensors, pressure sensors functionality,, ensure FDA compliance and customer requirements are met, knowledge of regulatory standards,, ISO-13485

• 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 worse-case 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

• DOORS for requirement traceability. 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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