Systems Engineer Senior

Phillip D. Gates

** ***** ***, ******* *****, NJ 904-***-**** *******.*********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior Systems Engineer with 7+ years of experience in requirements development,

model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and system integration. Expertise in defining system architectures,

leading cross-functional teams, and transitioning organizations to MBSE frameworks. Skilled in IBM DOORS (requirements management),

SysML, Catia No Magic Cameo, MagicDraw, Python, and MATLAB for automation and data analysis. Adept at collaborating with

interdisciplinary teams to drive technical excellence and ensure seamless integration of GPS/INS, avionics, and mission-critical systems.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2015

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Systems Engineer

Kearfott, Pine Brook, NJ 09/2024 – Present

• Develop and manage system requirements for the R-EGI (Resilient Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System) using IBM DOORS.

• Lead MBSE architecture development, guiding engineers through use cases and system modeling using SysML and Cameo.

• Maintain and update SysML repositories in Cameo, ensuring traceability and compliance.

• Drive the transition from document-based systems engineering to MBSE methodologies.

• Utilize Python scripts for automating data processing, analysis, and model validation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams through IPT (Interdisciplinary Product Team) meetings.

Senior Systems Engineer III

ACL Digital, Warner Robins, GA 02/2024 – 04/2024

• Applied systems engineering principles to define and integrate system-of-systems architectures.

• Developed and validated system performance requirements using IBM DOORS.

• Conducted affordability, reliability, and survivability analyses to optimize system designs.

• Created Python-based analysis tools for failure prediction, reliability assessment, and automation.

Senior Systems Engineer

P E Systems, WPAFB, OH 09/2021 – 03/2023

• Defined and managed system requirements for the F-15QA program using IBM DOORS.

• Conducted system performance evaluations to optimize sustainment and mission readiness.

• Developed Python-based automation scripts to streamline requirements tracking and validation.

Senior Engineer (GS-0346-12, KC-46 Division)

WPAFB, OH 06/2020 – 09/2021

• Developed lifecycle sustainment strategies for the KC-46 Pegasus program.

• Defined logistics evaluation criteria and assessed contractor performance.

• Provided technical risk assessments to ensure system readiness and compliance.

• Utilized Python to analyze system performance metrics and optimize sustainment processes.

Supervisory Equipment Specialist (GS-1670-11, Medium Altitude UAS Division)

Robins AFB, GA 08/2018 – 06/2020

• Managed system lifecycle planning, reducing sustainment costs and increasing availability.

• Conducted technical risk analyses to enhance system reliability and readiness.

• Designed Python-based scripts to automate reporting and data visualization for logistics tracking.

Supervisory Equipment Specialist (GS-1670-11 Equivalent, NH-1670-02, C-130 Division)

Robins AFB, GA 03/2016 – 08/2018

• Led technical data sustainment efforts for the C-130 aircraft program.

• Spearheaded requirements validation and technical order compliance.

• Conducted failure analysis and system diagnostics to improve mission readiness.

• Developed Python scripts to analyze system failure trends and optimize maintenance schedules.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Systems Engineering: MBSE, Requirements Engineering, CONOPS, System Integration, Verification & Validation

• Requirements Management: IBM DOORS

• Model-Based Engineering: SysML, Catia No Magic Cameo, MagicDraw

• Programming & Automation: Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib), MATLAB

• Data Analysis & Visualization: Python, MS Excel

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified in MBSE methodologies & SysML modeling

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