First Article Inspector

Bill Birgen 480-***-****

SUMMARY OF SKILLS: ** years as systems and component design-engineer and project manager. 20 years of D0-160 qual testing, 20,000 hours NX/UG; 4,000 hours Teamcenter, 4,000 hours Catia, 1,000 hours Coolit (CFD); 2,000 hours Flowmaster (CFD); 1,000 hours MATLAB; 3,000 hours VALISYS; Developed systems and components for the following chapters: ATA 21, 25, 30, 35, 36, 38, 49 & ATA 75. 20+ patents. X-Prize Winner.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

9/2024 to present Revolute Robotics Scottsdale, AZ DIRECTOR OF CON-OPS: Develop deployment and engagement strategies and applications for our patented payload agnostic air and land drone platforms. Met Ukrainian MOD generals and regional governors in frontline positions to establish specific/real needs. Developed classified deployment stratagem in mining, forestry, nuclear power and petroleum industries. Maturated non-dilutive funding sources in the Middle-East and Europe.

4/2024 to 9/2024 Honeywell Deer Valley, AZ

CHIEF TEST ENGINEER: Manage testing of Modular Radio Controller (MRC), consisting of legacy Honeywell radio products DME, VDR, VIDL-G, Transponder, and Network Interface Module (NIM). Conduct performance system-level testing in accordance with DO-160 and Mil-STD environmental requirements. The system-level testing includes managing test and hardware conformity with ODA approval, and evaluating Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) for each unit-under-test in accordance with DO-181, DO-185, DO-220, or DO-283. Troubleshooting and improvising solutions to allow UUT to pass previously failed tests.

6/2020 to present SAVRpak Tempe, AZ

CTO : Using the dew point temperature to triple the shelf life of perishable foods. Managed international manufacturing, process development, certification testing and FDA compliance. Developed and conducted IR testing and live performance test demos. Won the X-Prize with patented med-tech solution. Successfully procured funding from Mark Cuban, Marc Benioff and Jim Cramer. 10/2016 to 6/2020 Honeywell Tempe, AZ

PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS PROJECT ENGINEER: Authored Electronic Signal Definition Spec report, defining B-21 aircraft ECS electronic, digital and non-digital signal interfaces and connectors for 1552 & CAN bus messages and conversion. Developed and integration of ECS/bleed air/pneumatic ASCU controller, ECS FMEA, and lab simulation of system. Performed heat transfer mapping of next gen Predator Drone engine combustor. Develop iron bird test facilities, and test procedures. Develop APU dust ingestion research and development test equipment.

IoT SYSTEMS ENGINEER: Created process for interrogating CAN Bus data both FMS and proprietary signals and transmission of said data via 2G, 3G and 4G networks. Integrated GPS geo-fencing and operator identification and authorization hardware on said international GSE (ground support equipment). Verified and formatted raw RF (radiated and conducted) ASCII DO160 test data. Redesigned 7000 series engine frame for hog-out manufacturing and cost reduction. Managed on time deliverables and budget centered designing, testing and manufacturing.

1/2016 to 5/2016 BAE Systems Mojave, CA

CHIEF SYSTEMS ENGINEER: Managed technical solution, schedule and budget for mechanical systems on Stratolaunch Aircraft. Performed ELOS (equivalent level of safety), FMEA and reliability analyses. Authored CPCS proposal for twin fuselage Stratolaunch aircraft. Through analysis, identified Min-K insulation requirements for titanium pneumatic manifolds. Create/specify requirements and identify supplier sourcing for Stratolaunch Aircraft, CPCS, ECS, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, APU, Rocket Fuel, Fire Detection/Suppression & Pressurization. Calculate maximum allowable leak rates per FAR 25 on schedule and on budget. Created systems' architecture, failure mode analyses, pressure drop, sonic flow limits, thermal expansion and air flow heat transfer analyses, insulation requirements, as well as qualification requirements. Verified via hand calcs/ Excell reliability predictions calculated via Relex software. Determined DO-160 and FAR 25 ELOS through analysis. Create verification plan, test plan and test procedures and establish exemptions and conformities with FAA requirements as well as manage DERs. Design ECS per new FAR regs for commercial space tourism/travel. Present system status at PDR and CDR. Initiate cost saving studies, establish BOEs & contract deliverables, managed design team, interface/coordinate with manufacturing department for planning reqs. Coordinated with manufacturing for modification and salvaging of 747-400 cabin pressurization hardware in accordance with FAR 145. Wrote smoke clearing test plan and procedures for verification of (cabin pressurization) outflow valves. Specified cabin pressurization monitoring hardware and indication system. Stratolaunch Aircraft has an unoccupied, pressurized cabin, creating unique challenges for cabin pressure monitoring. Specified eutectic salt fire detection system and test verification method. Created specifications and sourced Halon fire extinguishing system for engines and APU. Specified eutectic salt and bi-metallic fire detection systems and installations. Worked with DERs for development of acceptable test plans. Managed and analyzed ARINC-429 label verification via bench and aircraft level testing. Conduct ELOS, FMEA, zonal & causality, fault tree reliability analysis.

2/2014 to 1/2016 Honeywell Phoenix, AZ

PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER: Wrote DO-160 qual reports for A350 supplemental cooling R134a VCS palletized system. Performed V&V of RF (radiated and conducted) ASCII DO160 test data. 2/2012 to 12/2013 BAE Systems Mojave, CA

CHIEF SYSTEMS ENGINEER: See BAE Systems above.

10/2011 to 2/2012 Bombardier Montreal, QC

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER: On GX-7000/ -8000 Authored Humidification Systems Requirement Document. Initiated heat exchanger weight savings proposal. Developed and presented avionics cooling and fire suppression system, method, architecture of pressurized cargo and avionics compartments with schedule, performance and cost factors always present. Exercised weight saving design changes to primary heat exchanger. Managed Liebherr and Arrowhead suppliers and their on-site and off-site resources. Identified DO-178 requirement levels of systems’ and Transport Canada and FAA test plans while working with agents of each organization.

1/2010 to 10/2011 Honda Jet Greensboro, NC

PRINCIPAL SYSTMES ENGINEER: Specified eutectic salt fire detection installation DO-160 qual test plan, procedure and performance verification testing. Wrote pressurization system requirements document and qual/certification test plans and procedures. Perform certification test witnessing duties. Monitored live telemetry data and relayed CAS messages to flight control room during flight testing. Provided live on demand diagnoses of mechanical systems during in flight warnings, based on streaming telemetry data. Wrote bleed air system requirements document. Conducted aircraft bleed air system and pressurization system, development testing on aircraft. Managed system and system component suppliers and delivery schedules. Wrote, witnessed, conducted software regression testing of ARINC429 control (and discrete signals) of bleed air system, overheat detection, pressurization and avionics systems and integration. Wrote, witnessed, conducted, bleed air system functional and leak tests. Designed all required test equipment. Developed mods to aircraft VCS condensation draining. Identified FAR 25 requirements, DO- 160 test levels as well. Worked with multiple DER for final approval of certification plans of systems and components.

2/2009 to 1/2010 BAE Systems Mojave, CA

PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER: See BAE Systems above. 1/2004 to 2/2009 SEAMECH International Houston, TX VP ENGINEERING: Managed team of DERs for purposes of certifying ECS systems for multiple customers. Managed the development of bleed air systems and components for Embraer, Cessna, Honda, Eclipse, Cirrus, Diamond, Columbia, Piper, Bombardier, Mooney, ATG, & Quest. Wrote DO-160 and DO-178, FAA compliance matrices, certification plans and test procedures. Witnessed as DER designee certification/ qual testing and wrote certification/ qual reports. Conducted reliability studies of entire ECS, VCS and pneumatic systems, predicting MTBFs. Designed wind tunnel for verifying pylon heat exchanger flow performance, and conducted said wind tunnel performance verification testing. Conducted flow analysis and testing of cabin air distribution (ECS) for various private aircraft designs. Conducted buoyancy analyses for sump drain seals and their effectiveness at various cabin pressure vs. altitude pressures. Developed ECS solutions comprised of custom bleed air composite valves utilizing PWM & stepper motor actuators/controllers. Sized high temperature stainless heat exchangers and ram air flow inlets. Developed 6 HP 28VDC compressor drive motor technology/supplier. Interfaced with customers

(domestic & international) to determine technical expectations of electro-mechanical aircraft bleed systems including touch screen cockpit interfaces. Developed cost, power & weight constraints as well as delivery, test & qualification schedules. Prepare FAA test plans, procedures and qual reports on behalf of customers. Coordinate qualification testing resources including the outsourcing of testing. Managed a design staff & meet with domestic & international manufacturing resources and customers. Managed Material Review Board (MRB). Create design standards & process manuals. Managed software/hardware team to develop ECU EMI requirements as well as GUI and maintenance access of error codes for diagnostic purposes. Created composite fab company to meet outsourcing needs of high temp, EMI shielded composite components/structures utilizing RTM & hand layup processes. Developed steriolith tooling fabrication process as solution to kaizen study. Performed bottom up and top down FMEA, fault tree, and common failure modes and effects analyses. Developed Evergreen’s 747 Supertanker retardant systems, including FAA interaction, identifying DO-160 qualification requirements, conducted testing, and issued qual test procedures and reports.

9/2003 to 5/2004 HONEYWELL AEROSPACE Tempe, AZ

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER: Managed the development of a collection of oxygen system valves and bleed air valves for the JSF program. Wrote 2nd and 3rd mile stone status reports for responsible hardware. Managed reliability studies of valves’ assemblies predicting MTBFs. Outsourced design and engineering support to support schedule and cost targets. Managed, witnessed, documented MIL-STD-810 development testing of F35 engine bleed air valves any oxygen system valves. Created test reports and interfaced with customer and other business units. Organized and directed off site salt fog testing and on- site 3rd shift vibration testing.

EDUCATION: BS Physics & BS Mathematics Eastern Michigan University

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