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Senior Systems Engineer Defense & Aerospace Expert

Location:
Falls Church, VA
Posted:
April 05, 2026

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Steven A Linefsky

Tamarac, FL *****

520-***-****

**********@*****.***

Active DoD Secret Clearance

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

●Systems Engineer with 20+ years of experience in Systems Design, Development, Integration, and Test for defense, aerospace, and telecommunications industries.

●Expertise in Radar, EW Systems, SATCOM, and BMD with strong proficiency in C++, Matlab, MBSE, UML/SysML, and DOORS.

●Extensive experience in DSP algorithm development, simulation modeling, and embedded systems design for mission-critical applications.

●Proven track record with Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, BAE Systems, and SAIC on projects involving Aegis SPY-1D(V) Radar, PAC-3 MSE BMD, MUOS, and ARC-210 Radio Systems.

EDUCATION

●M.S. Operations Research/Systems Engineering, City College of NY SUNY – Summa Cum Laude, 3.9 GPA

●B.S. Physics/Mathematics, Brooklyn College SUNY – Magna Cum Laude, 3.5 GPA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Contract Systems Engineer

Boeing/General Dynamics – Remote

June 2021 – Present

●Conduct System Test and Requirements Analysis for Boeing 777X Aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA ARP 4754/4761 guidelines.

●Develop Test Plans/Procedures for Ice and Rain Protection Systems, including wing, engine, and windshield ice detection.

●Perform Safety Analysis (AFHA, SFHA, FMEA, FTA) to validate system integrity.

●Lead LM MUOS ICD/RF Systems Engineering for SATCOM networks, ensuring compliance with CONOPS and operational requirements.

Lockheed Martin MFC – Sr Systems Engineer

Grand Prairie, TX

September 2019 – December 2019

●Supported PAC-3 MSE Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) program, performing Requirements Analysis & Management using DOORS/Excel.

●Monitored RFC/ECP changes to mechanical design, manufacturing, and test procedures, ensuring compliance with system specifications.

●Coordinated with suppliers to resolve issues impacting program cost, schedule, and performance.

Boeing – Sr Systems Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK

August 2018 – April 2019

●Conducted Systems Engineering/Architecture Analysis for 737 AEW&C Phase 6A Radar, including Pulse Doppler Non-Elevation Scan (PDNES) and Multi-rate Electronically Scanned Array (MESA).

●Developed Interface Control Documents for Radar subsystems (SRC, ASP, RIAU, RDP).

●Performed DOORS Requirements Link Analysis to ensure system requirements coverage for 737 AEW&C aircraft.

Lockheed Martin – Sr Systems Engineer

Owego, NY

August 2017 – November 2017

●Supported MH-60R/S Helicopter Avionics/Radar/EW Systems Integration and Test, including AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System (MWS) and Countermeasure Dispensing System (CMDS).

●Developed Engineering Changes (EC) and Problem Tracking Reports (PTR) using Razor tool.

●Conducted Systems Integration for weapon systems (torpedoes, Hellfire missiles, sonobuoys).

Raytheon – Sr Systems Engineer/Embedded Systems SW

St. Petersburg, FL

November 2015 – July 2016

●Designed Embedded Test Architecture for EKV Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (RKV), including Guidance Electronics Unit (GEU) and Infrared Subsystem (IR).

●Developed HW/SW Requirements using DOORS and implemented C++/Linux-based algorithms for RKV simulation.

●Supported CEC Air Command and Control (AC2) design, integrating AN/TPS-59 Radar and G/ATOR for sensor fusion.

Lockheed Martin MST/TTS – Sr Systems Engineer

Moorestown, NJ

May 2015 – August 2015

●Developed Systems Requirements Specifications (SRS) for Aegis SPY-1D(V) Radar, including Linear Detection Processor (LDP) and Digital Beam Forming (DBF).

●Utilized Matlab for CFAR, Pulse Compression, and FFT/IFFT algorithms.

●Conducted Subsystem Interface Analysis for DVR, HSDR, and ISSP Signal Processor.

Boeing – Systems Engineer

Wichita, KS

November 2010 – April 2013

●Designed Interface Control Documents for KC-46 Tanker Self-Defense Systems, including AN/ALR-69A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and LAIRCM.

●Developed RF SDS RWR System Implementation Plan, ensuring compliance with SRD and CONOPS.

●Supported B-52H Bomber Network-Centric Operations (NCO), including MUOS SATCOM and IW Waveform integration.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

●Programming: C++, Matlab, Python, ADA

●Tools: DOORS, UML/SysML, LabVIEW, ClearCase, Rational Rose

●Systems: Radar (SPY-1D(V), PDNES), EW (AN/ALR-69A, LAIRCM), SATCOM (MUOS, Iridium)

●Standards: ARP 4754/4761, DO-178B/C, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429/664

SELECTED PROJECTS

●Aegis SPY-1D(V) Radar: Developed SRS and conducted subsystem integration for LDP and DBF.

●PAC-3 MSE BMD: Performed requirements analysis and ECP monitoring for missile defense systems.

●KC-46 Tanker: Designed ICDs and test plans for RWR and LAIRCM systems.

●MUOS SATCOM: Conducted link budget analysis and waveform integration for UHF SATCOM networks.

HIGHLIGHTED AREAS

●Radar Systems: Aegis SPY-1D(V), 737 AEW&C Phase 6A Radar, PDNES, MESA.

●EW Systems: AN/ALR-69A RWR, LAIRCM, Countermeasure Dispensing Systems.

●C++/Matlab Development: Algorithm design for RKV, CFAR, Pulse Compression, FFT/IFFT.

●SATCOM: MUOS, Iridium, WCDMA, UHF SATCOM integration.



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