Test Engineer Field Operations

CLIFF SILVA

Bourne, MA ***** 508-***-**** *****.*****@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Integration and Test Engineer with over 15 years of hands-on expertise in underwater electronics systems, acoustic technology, and sonar systems. Proven track record in engineering, field operations, manufacturing, and testing of advanced unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot at the component level and support cross-functional teams through product development, testing, and lifecycle support. IPC certified and experienced in ISO 9001 environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Integration & Test Engineering

- Underwater Electronics & Sonar Systems

- Field Operations with customer training/demos.

- PCB Debugging & Harness/WiringDesign (ORCAD, AutoCAD)

- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM, PDM, Jira, Deltek)

- Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation

- Technical Documentation & Procedure Writing using Microsoft Office Suite

- IPC 610/620 & J-STD Certification

- Calibration, Troubleshooting, and Preventive Maintenance

- ISO 9001:2000, ECN/ECO/NCR/MRB Processes

- Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration

- Oscilloscope & Multimeter Proficiency

- Pic Chip & EEPROM Programming

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

- Supporting test director operations for mission-critical systems.

- Coordinating with engineering, production, and field teams to ensure successful test execution.

- Assisting in the development and documentation of test procedures and configurations.

- Participating in technical reviews and contributing to continuous process improvements.

- Providing real-time troubleshooting and support during system integration and testing activities. SAIC (NUWC) Test Director Support 2025 - Present

CLIFF SILVA

Bourne, MA 02532 508-***-**** *****.*****@*****.***

- Installed, integrated, and supported UUV systems and related auxiliary equipment.

- Created ECOs and authored test and calibration documentation for production.

- Conducted field testing and collaborated with clients to validate systems to required standards.

- Inspected components per IPC 610 standards and managed inventory and procurement processes. Teledyne Webb Research - Applications / Service Engineer (Glider Support) 2010 - 2018

- Lead engineer in service department, supporting design reviews and product improvements.

- Performed installation, integration, and sea testing of AUV Gliders and auxiliary equipment.

- Authored technical procedures and conducted preventative maintenance and QA checks. Hydroid Inc. - Engineering Systems Technician 2007-2010

- Performed AUV integrations and operational support; led troubleshooting efforts on-site.

- Conducted sea testing and verified mission-critical data integrity. Riptide / BAE Systems - Senior Hardware & Integration/Test Engineer 2018 - 2023

- Served as Electrical Lead for the Manufacturing Product Support Team using ANDON methodologies.

- Participated in daily MRB activities to inspect and disposition nonconforming parts.

- Created NCRs, CRMs, and ECNs using Jira/Deltek; updated test and calibration procedures in PDM vault.

- Developed and revised ORCAD drawings for Remus 300/620 and presented to CCB for ECN approval. EdgeTech - Electronic / Engineering Technician 2005 - 2007

- Assembled and tested complex digital sonar and towed systems, including control panels.

- Conducted system-level troubleshooting and field testing of sonar systems. EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Electrical/Electronics Engineering University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth - Graduated with Honors, 2002 HII Unmanned Systems (Actalent Contractor) - Electrical / Mfg IV 2023 - 2024

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