Systems Engineer Security Clearance

WAYNE A. WALTER

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Title: Senior Systems Engineer; Security Clearance: Current Active TS/SCI; Work Location: Reston, VA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Nakupuna Solutions; 1/2024 to Present, C-UAS/C-UXS Systems Engineer, working with DTRA Phalanx analysts and engineers to continuously understand, develop and improve drone detection models through data application & ingestion. US Code and NDAA Policy study, review and application for UXS & C-UXS drone operation in CONUS.

• VSE Corporation; 10/2022 to 1/2024, Manage ELP team of 8 field engineers on various CONUS & OCONUS contracts. Assist in troubleshooting, installing & operating various combat systems equipment (heat exchangers, pumps, PDUs, UPSs, AC/DC converters, transformers, PLCs, switchboards, GMLS, GWS, radars, EO/IR cameras).

• Dedrone; 10/2022 to 9/01/2023 Serves as the Principal Test & Evaluation Engineer. Working with drones (UAS) and various sensors (EO/IR cameras, RF sensors, radars). Utilizing troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to properly configure systems and equipment for R&D, operation/progression, or acceptance/validation testing.

• Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC); 10/2022 to 4/2023, Serves as a Senior Technology Protection Engineer (TPE) for Army Research & Technology Protection Center (ARTPC). Researching US Army programs of record and assisting in the protection measures applicable to Army Acquisition programs.

• Looking Glass USA; 11/2021 to 11/2022: CUAS Systems Engineer, Perform research and technology analysis on CUAS, JADC2, tactical systems and sensors for CONUS and OCONUS programs. Perform research and provide recommendations for aerial platform ISR payload options, to include next-gen radar systems for group 1, 2, and 3 UAS. Develop Contract-Task documents for technology recommendations.

• Avantus Federal; 12/2020 to 11/2021: Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA), Perform systems engineering and technical engineering analysis on multiple Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) research and development programs. Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR). Assist the development team to improve the Command and Control (C2) systems for local and remote launch control of various weapon systems.

• Booz Allen Hamilton; 02/2020 to 12/2020: EW Ground Systems Engineer Conduct analysis of EW operations in EUCOM AOR and develop command-level policy & guidance for all USEUCOM, NATO, and coalition forces as the EUCOM EW Planner on a team of EW Intel, SATCOM & Terrestrial EW Operations, and Policy SMEs. Advise COCOM, JCOM and EUCOM forces in the use of all lethal/non-lethal, kinetic/non-kinetic EW weapon systems.

• Darkblade Systems; 08/2018 to 02/2020; EW Field Engineer Performed EW System Engineering work as lead Systems Engineer on Counter Radio-controlled IED EW (CREW) & Counter- Unmanned Multi-Domain Aerial Systems (C-UAS/C-UxS) programs for the entire theater in Afghanistan. Established system requirements for CREW & C-UAS systems in the US Forces- Afghanistan theater of operations. Developed CREW & C-UAS/C-UxS guidance in the form of FRAGO messages and memos. Certified as Remote UAS Pilot for Part 107 license.

• Zel Technologies Inc.; 08/2017 to 08/2018; Systems Engineer Performed System Engineering work as JIDO Systems Engineer on Counter Radio-controlled IED EW (CREW) & CounterUnmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS). Established system requirements for CREW & C-UAS systems in Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Organization (JIDO). Developed CREW & C-UAS process & procedures for operational and compatibility testing.

• Landmark Industries Inc.; 01/2017 to 08/2017; Systems Engineer Performed System Engineering work as JIDO Systems Engineer on Counter Radio-controlled IED EW (CREW) & CounterUnmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS). Established system requirements for CREW & C-UAS systems with JIDO/DTRA. Developed CREW & C-UAS process & procedures for operational and compatibility.

• SimVentions, Inc.; 06/2014-01/2017; 2 years, 6 months; Senior Electronic Engineering Technician Assisted in the development of procedures and documentation for the Soft-Kill Coordination System SKCS at NSWCDD. Performed systems engineering analyses & installation on existing and future Scout Master projects. Provided training on existing and future Scout Master Receivers, FLIR and Video Capture/Distribution Systems. EOIR systems, to include single & multi-mode fiber optics cabling and connectors.

• American Systems; 01/2013- 06/2014; 1 year; Electronic Engineering Technician, troubleshooting and test equipment experience with Afghanistan Captured Material Exploitation/Counter IED Exploitation Cell (ACME/CEXC) as Electronic Engineering Tech on IED and C-IED in Level II lab while performing reverse engineering on complex devices & systems. Performed technical writing of reports on all work/testing for Radio Frequency IED (RF-IED) /Victim Operated Improvised Explosive Device (VOIED)/Command Wire Improvised Explosive Device (CWIED) into classified database. Deployed to Kandahar Afghanistan 12 months while testing in level II ACME/CEXC lab. Deployed to Beirut Lebanon as Electronic Engineering Technician Instructor. Taught Lebanese Armed Forces. Proficient in the use of test equipment (spec-an, o-scopes, freq counter, network analyzer, multimeter).

• Booz Allen Hamilton; 01/2008-02/2013; 5 years, 2 months; Electronic Engineering Technician Worked as a Field Systems Engineer on C-IED & Counter-Radio controlled IED EW (CREW) systems for 5 years. Operated, tested, installed, troubleshot CREW Systems, Directed Energy Systems, Un-manned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), robotics systems, low/hi- power radar and antenna systems, remote-controlled (RC) wireless devices for line of site (LOS) and network communication. Worked in lab and field testing of multiple Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and proprietary systems.

• BAE Systems; 01/2005- 01/2008; 3 years, 0 months; Systems Engineer Experienced in developing system publications and instructing classes on Ship, Submersible, Guided Missile, Nuclear/Ship, Submersible, Ballistic, Nuclear (SSGN/SSBN) program for 3+ years. Developed curriculum for Special Strategic Program (SSP) customer in Crystal City, VA. Technical writer for publications associated with SSGN/ SSBN program. Performed over 5,000 hours of Platform Instruction. Developed curriculum for courses from Plan of Action & Milestone (POAM) to Evaluation. Utilizing Microsoft Office tools, developed instructor & student guides (IG & SG) instructions and training, IAW the rules and regulations of the US Navy weapon system program. Performed knowledge management for SSGN/ SSBN program database & TTWCS with BAE Systems.

• Raytheon Technical Services; 01/2004- 01/2005; 1 year, 0 months; Field Engineer Experienced in refurbishing multiple Comms & Weapon Systems on US Navy Destroyers. Performed complete overhaul, refurbishment, installation, de- installation, repair of multiple weapon, antenna, communication, and director systems. Performed hands-on troubleshooting, calibration, and testing of all high and low power systems in shipyard and afloat environments. Performed Configuration Management for all test, design, and operational documentation associated with Shipboard Radar, Gun, and Missile Systems.

• BAE Systems; 02/2002- 02/2004; 2 years, 0 months; Electronic Technician Performed testing, assembly and troubleshooting of multiple tuners & receivers, down to component level. Performed factory acceptance testing for temp & vibration on all RF tuners & receivers. Performed repair and replacement of RF & IF components on surface-mount circuit boards, J-STD-001e micro-miniature solder repair certification.

• US Navy; 06/1989- 02/2002; 12 year, 8 months; Fire Control Technician (FC) Served onboard Two US Navy surface ships (USS Arkansas CGN-41 Guided Missile Nuclear Cruiser) 6/1991-6/1996 (USS Higgins DDG-76 Arleigh Burke Guided Missile Destroyer) (12/1999-2/2002) Conducted over 4,000 hours of on-platform instruction at Naval Training Center NTC) Damneck, Virginia 6/1996-4/1999. Developed and instructed the MK74 Mod14/15 Radar/Missile system course. End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS)- 02/2002 as E-7 (Chief Fire Control Petty Officer (FCC), Surface Warfare (SW), Surface Warfare Coordinator

(SWC)

EDUCATION / TRAINING: Academic:

• BA; 12/2005: American Intercontinental University; Business Administration

• BSEE; 12/2018: ECPI; Electronic Engineering Technology EET Certifications:

• J3OP-US651; Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction

• J3OP-US1380 Introduction to Joint Multi-TDL Network (MTN) Operations JT101 (FOUO)

(Link-16 US Members Student Course)

• Gov Acq 201 & 202; (DAU) Defense Acquisition University; Jan 2023

• Program Protection credential CCYB 001;

• Jan 2023 SBP 101 & 201 Small Business Programs; Feb 2023

• Part 107 Remote UAV Pilot License; Aug 2023 (Exp: Aug 2025)

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) (DAU) Defense Acquisition University; Feb 2023

• Cybersecurity (DAU) Defense Acquisition University; Feb 2023

• Contracting Officer Representative COR; DAU; June 2013

• J-STD-001e Solder/de-solder Industry Standard Certification; January 2013

• Master Training Specialist MTS- Curriculum Development Certification; 05/1999 Electronic/Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point SharePoint Development

• Multi-Sim: Electronic Circuit Simulation Software

• Quartus II: Electronic Circuit & VHDL Logic Simulation Software

• Test equipment: (Spec-an, O-scopes, freq counter, network analyzer, multimeter)

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