Test Engineer

RF/ RCS Test Engineer Sr. with **+ years’ experience in hardware test engineering and management. Active Secret clearance/ inactive TS/SCI.

Skills

RF data acquisition (LabView, python)

RF and electronics troubleshooting

Radar cross section analysis

Wiring harness construction

Embedded control systems

Data analysis, metrics development, and special projects like QA & 5S

Scientific Test development and execution

ATF/ USAF/ DoD regulatory compliance and test development

OSHA safety program development

ISO/AS standards compliance and program development

Education

BS degree, Physics- Applied Option (Elec. Eng.), Minor in Geology June 2009

California State University San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA

AS Degree, Fire Technology (Emergency Management) May 2004

Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA

Experience

Test Engineer II, Special projects Consultant-Short Term Contract Jun 2024 -Dec 2024

Aditi consulting for Blue Origin Huntsville AL, 35806

Completed several large-scale special projects to optimize work flow, reduce capital expenditures and meet regulatory requirements for AS9100 and 5S compliance for pressure systems working group test team

Analyzed team metrics to determine work flow rates and compliance goals for configuration management and quality assurance documentation

Optimized and quantified pressure transducer usage rates and type selection to reduce time, save money, and improve data reduction time by limiting normal usage PT selection from 20+ temp wired to 5 hardwired pts.

Designed 5S part kits for 70 + routine test set ups within hydro-flow test cells for reduction in prep time, nonconformance rates due to wrong tooling part selection, and improved workflow in stocking/ prep areas resulting in faster production times, reduced labor costs, and cleaner work areas.

Test Engineer Sr/ CTC OJT -Hypersonic missile production facility Mar 2023 - May 2024

Lockheed Martin Co. Space Courtland, AL

Tested Missile components and subsystems using VNAs, BOBs, and embedded control systems

Maintained and trouble-shot systems and equipment such as power supplies, electronic ground support equipment, RF test equipment and DAQ systems

Completed Certified Test conductor training program

Experience with complex project planning, set up, execution, and documentation

Test/ Systems Engineer- Radar cross section facility Oct 2019 –Mar 2023

Lockheed Martin Co. Aeronautics Helendale, CA 92342

Conducted data collection and processing of radar cross section tests, data reduction and analysis

Maintained and trouble-shot radar systems and equipment such as amplifiers, antennas, signal generators and DAQ systems

Coordinated test plans and special process metrics with engineers and customers and support personnel

Calibrated precision radar measurements both pre and post test

Tested and repaired electronic components such as wiring harnesses, control boxes and antenna components

Assisted with internal research projects with test setup and design, metric collection and interpretation

Independent Consultant Jul 2009- Sep 2019

Developed EHS and QAP program documentation for compliance to all applicable policies, procedures, regulations at the local, state, federal and international levels including industrial best practices.

Integrated documentation and record keeping processes with internal/ external software programs

Built multiple training programs for ethics, process, procedural, environmental, health, and safety compliance

Scientific literature review, research process documentation, Data analysis

Embedded control system development and testing for robotic platform nuclear spectroscopy IED detection systems

Quality Assurance Manager Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

Martinez & Turek, Inc. Rialto, CA

Built and Managed AS9100C quality assurance program with NADCAP special process welding certification

Supervised Inspection, calibration, document control and laser tracker departments including employee performance review, hiring/ firing, and hourly timesheet review and approval. 14 direct reports.

Ensured high level customer service by addressing customer complaints and quality issues in a timely manner.

Reduced audit based corrective action requests by 80% saving time, money and resources.

Environmental Health & Safety/ Quality Assurance Engineering Manager May 2014 – Apr 2016

Kelly Space & Technology, Inc. San Bernardino CA 92408

Developed and maintained companywide policies, procedures, permits and training programs for environmental health and safety (EHS), quality assurance (QA), voluntary standards, government regulations, and customer requirements to ensure expediency, effectiveness and efficiency in compliance.

Ensured compliance to all corporate, local, state, federal, industrial, and customer requirements.

Facilitated EHS related meetings and discussions including budgeting, worker’s compensation claims, action plans, and risk management assessments to ensure that department resources were allocated to maximize department performance in a timely manner.

Supervised a team of 30+ in matters of safety, site security, compliance, quality assurance, and ballistics engineering

Certifications

NADCAP Checklist Review- Welding Jan 2017

Performance Review Institute, National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program special process checklist review for quality assurance program management of welding.

Advanced Safety and Health Certificate Oct 2014

OSHA Institute at California State University Dominguez Hills, Occupational Health and Safety Administrations regulatory review of standards for General Industries. Includes industrial Hygiene, electrical standards, hazardous materials and Forklift Trainer (train the trainer course), among others.

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