Test Engineer Systems

Hunter Lavish

************@*****.*** 256-***-**** Huntsville, AL

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-lavish-6a549872/ Professional Summary

Results-driven Systems Engineer with expertise in software testing, verification & validation, and systems analysis for mission-critical NASA programs. Skilled in systems engineering methodologies to ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance.

Professional Experience

SAIC, Huntsville, AL

Senior Software Test Engineer, NASA MSFC HOSC

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

● Led planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects supporting NASA’s ISS, SLS Artemis I & II, and Gateway Lunar Space Station programs.

● Conducted Development Integration Testing (DIT) and verification & validation efforts for mission critical software applications.

● Developed and executed test procedures for software upgrades, ensuring alignment with system requirements and business objectives.

● Designed and implemented an automated test framework using TestComplete to enhance software reliability and efficiency.

● Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure software compliance with system requirements and mission-critical objectives.

● Supported key program reviews including Design Reviews (DR), Test Readiness Reviews

(TRR), Build Readiness Reviews (BRR), Flight Readiness Reviews (FRR) & HOSC Acceptance Reviews (HAR).

● Provided technical consultation on tool functionality and resolution of software issues. QTEC Aerospace, Huntsville, AL

Software Test Engineer, NASA MSFC HOSC

Oct 2016 - Dec 2022

● Conducted Verification and Validation (IV&V) testing for NASA’s ISS and SLS programs.

● Collaborated with system architects and analysts to develop and execute test plans, ensuring mission assurance for deployed software.

● Performed analysis of software requirement specifications and system architecture design.

● Applied Agile methodologies to improve software development and testing processes.

● Led efforts in technical documentation, including concept of operations (ConOps) and test planning.

● Assisted in requirements verification and compliance with NASA's engineering standards. Education & Certifications

B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering

The University of Alabama in Huntsville Aug 2012 - Aug 2016 Minor: Mathematics (Statistics) and Music

Certifications:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification May 2016 Lean Enterprise Certificate Series December 2015 Academic Projects:

Execution of Systems Engineering Model: HABSat Payload, Muon detection:

● Teamed with Science Students from the College of Charleston to design and integrate High Altitude Balloon Satellite (HABSat) payloads

● Provided the capability to measure muons at 100,000 ft altitude in order to meet Science Team objectives

● Constructed a payload with ability to detect ionized radiation; payload consisted of multiple Geiger counters, with and without lead shielding, for the purpose of filtering the lower energy particles to isolate the muon count.

● Developed Technical Planning Documentation: HABSat procurement plan, fabrication work instructions, procedures manual, and test plan

● Presented Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Pre/Post Flight Reviews & System Acceptance Review (SAR)

● Managed the Verification Plan and Verification Matrix referencing Marshall Space Flight Center Verification Handbook Vol. I and II (MSFC-HDBK-2221) and NASA Systems Engineering Handbook (NASA/SP-2007-6105)

● Managed the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) via Smartsheet Simulation Case Study:

● Simulated and optimized a production process using Simio, increasing throughput from 70.5% to 98.14%.

Process Improvement Solution:

● Identified inefficiencies at Walmart Vision Center, leading to a 43% reduction in total lead time from 67 minutes to 38 minutes.

Skills & Expertise

● Systems Engineering: Requirements Analysis, Concept of Operations (ConOps), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Compliance with ISO Standards

● Software & Tools: Familiarity with MATLAB, Simio, TestComplete, Cameo, MagicDraw, DOORS Next Gen, Jira, Solid Edge ST2, and MicroStation V8i

● Testing & Verification: IV&V, Development Integration Testing (DIT), Software Verification & Validation

● Radiation & Survivability Analysis: Familiarity with natural space radiation environments and electronic component survivability

● Project Management: Agile Release Trains (ART), User Story Development, IT Project Planning, Stakeholder Collaboration

Awards & Recognitions

● 2020 QTEC Aerospace Comet Award

● 2018 QTEC Astronautics Sector MVP Award

● 2018 NASA Achievement Award – Transition of Software for Increment 62

● 2017 NASA Achievement Award – High Operations Tempo Tools Development Security Clearance & Citizenship

● Security Clearance: Public Trust (Nov 2016); Eligible for Top Secret

● Citizenship: U.S.

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