Senior Systems Engineer Aerospace & Defense with DoD clearance

SARAH J. LUCAS

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SUMMARY

Graduated with a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois. Currently work for Lockheed Martin

(LM) in F-35 Sustainment as a Systems Engineer, highly driven with strong communication and organizational

skills and project management background. Experience working with onsite teams, as well as virtually with teams at multiple locations across various time zones. Active DoD secret clearance. Recognized by leadership for outstanding performance on multiple occasions.

WORK EXPERIENCE

LOCKHEED MARTIN ROTARY AND MISSION SYSTEMS Fort Worth, TX

Systems Engineer, Data Quality Integration and Management (DQIM)

Sustainment Systems Integration (SSI) Systems Engineer May 2019 – Present

Led testing activities to support the release of tools needed to automate, improve processing

time, and ensure data quality for Sustainment data deliveries

Developed test plan documentation and requirements for multiple test scenarios and software

releases

Coordinated with software development team to confirm completion of requirements, coding

issues and necessary software updates

Provided training to downstream users involving detailed explanation of available capabilities,

user instructions, and upcoming software release proficiencies

Propulsion System integrator Jun 2016 - present

Led DQIM testing activities for Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) Migration

efforts and on the Factory Floor (AOFF) stand up, working with the ALIS team and

propulsion system suppliers to assess data readiness and resolve system and software issues in

support of ALIS upgrades.

Collaborated with ALIS team members and the customer to successfully upgrade ALIS

software on schedule at multiple sites including: Nellis, Eglin, and Hill/Ogden

SPIR Delivery Integrator Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

Managed deliveries of Sustainment Parts Information Record (SPIR) from beginning to end for

multiple products, achieving new program milestones and supporting customer needs.

DQIM Propulsion Product Manager, working with propulsion system suppliers to develop

SPIR delivery process tailored for F-35 engine products. Successfully met aggressive

Production and PW Enterprise Testing schedule deadlines.

Led SPIR process improvement activities to further streamline the existing process and reduce

overall delivery time and associated costs for Non-Air Vehicle, Air Vehicle, and Propulsion

products. Often multitasked multiple products concurrently, completing 40% of the teams

annual deliveries.

Mentored entry level teammates in SPIR delivery process. Created training materials and led

training events for new hires. Successfully trained multiple teammates with various types of

skillsets and levels of knowledge base.

Support Equipment (SE) Product Manager Apr 2014 – Oct 2015

Responsible for customer satisfaction. Resolved outstanding issues including site stand-up, data

migration events, and Action Requests (AR). Recognized by Director level leadership for

problem resolution and customer support during Hill Air Force Base stand up.

Successfully managed SE data deliveries to domestic as well as international partners. Worked

with stakeholders to develop improved data quality and process knowledge, reducing SPIR

turnaround time and cost for SE products.

Site Support Team Jan 2012 – Apr 2014

Engaged in F-35 Sustainment Process Improvement through coordination with internal DQIM

team members, SCM, Joint Technical Data (JTD), Configuration Management (CM) groups to

develop process steps and release resulting Command Media Program Instructions (PI).

Knowledge source for DQIM and Production Engineering, establishing better communication

and ensuring project goals objectives remained consistent and on schedule.

Investigated and resolved AR’s from multiple sites.

LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS COMPANY Fort Worth, TX

Aeronautical Engineer, JSF Wing Systems Aug 2006 - Dec 2011

Electrical and fluid systems design using CATIA V5 and CATIA V4 for systems routing and

bracket models. Created 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using CATIA V5 and CATIA

V4 for detail parts as well as complex bracket and systems installations.

Managed Wing Systems product releases, collaborating with Design Support, Stress,

Manufacturing, and Structures Design groups to ensure quality engineering and met aggressive

release deadlines.

Provided aircraft build support through:

Investigation and resolution of Problem Reports from plant manufacturing and part suppliers.

Creation and incorporation of Advanced Engineering Authorizations (AEA’s) and Change

Requests (CR’s)

Development and release of Post-Delivery Modification installations (Mod kits).

Completed special assignment to Cooperative Avionics Test Bed (CATBird) Program to

support test efforts with drawing releases for critical components, in addition to managing F-35

responsibilities.

Recognized by JSF Program Leadership as “JSF Star of the Day” for outstanding performance

above and beyond typical responsibilities.

Acknowledged by JSF Wing IPT on five occasions as “Playmaker (MVP)”.

COMPUTER SKILLS

CATIA V5, CATIA V4, Product Data Management (PDM), Logistics Data Manager (LDM), SQL

Developer, Vis Mockup (VAS), Quality Assurance Document System (QADS), Advanced Technical

Logistics Applications System (ATLAS), Microsoft Office, MSC NASTRAN and PATRAN, Pro/Engineer,

Autodesk Inventor, Matlab, System Architect.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN GPA: 3.6/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, May 2006 Major GPA: 3.9/4.0

PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS

Lockheed Martin NexGen Recognition Award (May 2018)

Lockheed Martin Spot Award (Apr 2015, Dec 2009, Nov 2008, Jul 2008)

Lockheed Martin Special Recognition Award (May 2007)

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