Innovative Aerospace Engineer & Simulation Developer
Resume:
Daniel E. McClendon, Jr.
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a unique opportunity to apply my multi-faceted skills, leadership abilities and “out-of-the-box” thinking towards a position in a Technical and Engineering market that will utilize my strong academic background, communication and problem - solving skills that achieves and surpasses organizational and personal goals while making a positive effective impact on the organization. Innovative Aerospace Engineer capable of developing large-scale simulations as well as refining engine designs. Proven history of moving forward with engineering innovation, mastering complex levels of software development and turning seemingly outrageous ideas into reality. Enjoys the exploratory nature of aerospace engineering and respects its place in history.
EDUCATION
Tuskegee University – Tuskegee, AL
BSE Aerospace Engineering, July 2009
Cum laude graduate
Central Fellowship Christian Academy - Macon, GA
High School Diploma, May 1997
TECHNICAL SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
Software/Application: Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Office 2000, Microsoft Office 365, 1997, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, MS FrontPage, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Site Server, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Outlook Express, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw Pro, Corel Coffee Cup, Quark Xpress, Homesite, ColdFusion, Studio, DreamWeaver, Inspiration, Claris, FileMaker Pro, SQL Server, MySQL, SQL 6.5 & 7.0, EZ-SQL, Enterprise Manager, IIS, LinkBot, Astra Site Manager, NetObjects Fusion, BroadVision, Vignette, Pandesic, WebSphere, Eshare, LivePerson, Borland Sidekick (PIM), Coldfusion Server, Interwoven, Open Market, Crystal Reports, Enterprise Manager, Query Analyzer, MAS 90, MAS 200, Baan, Business Works, Symbiator, Peachtree, Lotus 1-2-3, Bluebird, Pro-System Fx, Creative Solutions, Lacerte, Scheduler, Publisher, Turbo Tax, Quicken, QuickBooks, QuickBooksPro, World Ship, Suretrak Project Planner, AutoCAD, Oracle, Sharepoint
Operating Systems: MS-Windows10/7/Vista/XP/2000/98/95, Linux Mac 0SX, Mac OS 8.6, Mac 0S9, Solaris, UNIX, AIX, Sun OS, OS/2, FreeBSD, DOS, Novell 2.15, Novell 3.5, Novell 4.0, Novell 4.1, Novell 5.0, Novell 5.5, Exchange 5.5
Languages/Scripts: C, C++, Visual Basic, Visual C++, PL/SQL, Java, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, HTTP/1, HTTP/1.1, Pop Server, TCP/IP, SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, PERL, J2EE, ODBC/JDBC, Python, PHP, mySQL, PostScript, EJB, XML, KSH, ANT, AWK, SED, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Coldfusion, Active Server Pages (ASP)
Specialty Skills: Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, MS Access, web-based research, website design and computer networking/troubleshooting. Google Administrative Console, Remedy Ticketing Software
Certifications: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
Microsoft Office Specialist, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+ Certified Technician
Other Skills: Innovative marketing techniques, excellent customer service skills, professional phone etiquette, quick learner, exceptional verbal, written and organizational skills, strong leadership experience, and excellent time management and task execution.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CLEARANCE
Active DOD Top Secret Clearance
Aerospace Engineer, HX5 Mar 2024-Sep 2025
Aerospace Engineer duties include the following:
●Supported the Sniper, Lantirn, and Lightning targeting pod projects
●Designed new features like networking capabilities for improved interoperability, sustainment and logistics to ensure the pod performs reliably in the field, and repair and maintenance to keep the complex hardware functioning.
●Integrated new technologies like advanced datalinks and Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios to enable secure, real-time data sharing between different military platforms.
●Developed onboard edge computing to allow for automatic target recognition and rapid cueing, which helps pilots by processing information directly on the pod. Applied an understanding of DoD and common engineering/scientific principles, processes and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future weapon systems.
●Designed the pod with a modular architecture to make it easier to update and extend its life and utility as mission needs evolve.
●Analyzed field performance metrics to identify trends and drive improvements, such as increasing the pod's operational availability. Supported those reviews and provided input to all documents.
●Performed detailed, component-level repairs on the pod's various line-replaceable units (LRUs) in clean rooms.
●Performed testing and calibration steps to ensure the high-precision components function correctly after repair.
●Performed Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), which includes evaluating the effects of functional failures on: aircraft safety (e.g., interference with avionics), mission success (loss of targeting capability). Classifying severity: catastrophic (e.g., unintended laser firing causing fratricide), critical (loss of target tracking during engagement)
●Supported AC-17-01 software development and integration, delivering mission-critical updates for airborne systems on the C-17 platform
●Developed and verified software in accordance with DO-178C objectives, ensuring compliance with airworthiness and safety requirements
●Analyzed maintenance and logistics data within GOLDesp to identify reliability trends and support system lifecycle management efforts.
Cyberspace Operations- 17D (Maj), US Air Force Reserves, 94th Aerial Port Squadron
Robins AFB, GA May 2009-Current
Cyberspace Operations duties include the following:
●Maintained an inventory of 275 computers and ensured computer hardware/software and Cyber Security compliancy by pushing upgrades/patches and provided users with technical support and served as the focal point for all computer access.
●Handled technologies included but not limited to local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), server and desktop enterprises. Router, switches and firewalls.
●Controlled technical data packages, project management, documentation, field testing, corporate process improvement, client/vendor relation, maintained a master of Bill-of-Materials for engineering design and technology projects while following corporate policy and procedures.
●Stocked new equipment and also performed computer systems troubleshooting to resolve computer interoperable problems for the 94th Aerial Port Squadron.
●Served as a records and orders representative for squadron members. Acted as a trainer for all web based Air Force sites.
●Supervises mission planning, preparation and crew briefing/debriefing
●Reviews mission tasking and intelligence information
●Reviews and understands the applicable standards required by DoD and FAA, Communicates airworthiness standards to the design community and maintains it. May also participate with independent third parties to perform product compliance and certification work (testing, design review etc.) and communicates results/actions to the relevant engineering and supply chain team. Interacts with outside engineering firms or governmental agencies to provide or record product compliance to required regional or national standards to gain the needed product certification or qualification.
●Increased knowledge of aircraft systems, flight test program procedures, documentation and regulatory requirements.
●Served on team that conducted flight readiness reviews for new aircraft. Helped perform ground/electromagnetic interference tests, fit checks and remote site test preparations.
●approved the classification of design changes
●granted the approval for minor changes
●approving the proposed classification of non-conformances and of repair designs
●Prepared detailed test plans, reports and documentation in compliance with FAA regulations.
●Gained competencies in a range of engineering disciplines and systems including structural design, aerodynamics, stress analysis, fluid power systems, fuel systems and test instrumentation
●Oversee both offensive and defensive cyberspace operations in support of the full range of military programs.
Systems Engineer, Abacus Technologies Jan 2023-Mar 2024
System Engineer duties include the following:
●Support the directorate in the performance of disciplined engineering activities to assure OSS&E for all products.
●Support the mechanical systems integrity program, maintain and update the critical safety item list, and monitor airworthiness certification for the C-17 aircraft.
●Participate in capability development activities and produce or review products related to early planning, analysis, and systems engineering activities provide to linkages between operational needs, system performance requirements, technology needs & opportunities, potential lifecycle costs, and establishes a technical foundation for materiel development.
●Participate in capability development activities and produce or review products related to exploratory or experimentation projects
●Apply an understanding of DoD and common engineering/scientific principles, processes and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future weapon systems.
●Assist with the development of requirements and technology needs into action plans and policies necessary to improve and retain world-class manufacturing, operations, re-manufacturing and disposal of weapon system capabilities within the C-17 Delivery Team (DT).
●Perform an audit schedule for all DT Safety Documents and Work Instructions (WI) and ensure that reviews are carried out against that schedule.
●Leveraged GOLDesp to track aircraft configuration, maintenance actions, and supportability data for the C-17 Globemaster, ensuring technical baseline integrity and sustainment planning.
●Provide support to the C-17 DT in an airworthiness and safety role.
●Maintain and administer an audit scheduled of the C-17 DT Safety Document set and local Work Instructions.
●Support the C-17 DT at an annual audit by the DTs Independent Safety Advisor and additional ad hoc audits initiated by the MAA.
●Supported full system lifecycle of C-17 aircraft, including requirements development, design integration, verification, deployment, and sustainment
●Led system integration activities across avionics, propulsion, and mission systems
●Conducted failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and root cause investigations to improve system reliability
●Contributed to sustainment engineering, including maintenance planning, obsolescence management, and upgrades
●Developed and verified software in accordance with DO-178C objectives, ensuring compliance with airworthiness and safety requirements
Aerospace Engineer, ASRC Federal/Robins AFB Georgia May 2020-Dec 2022
Aerospace Engineer duties include the following:
●Directed and coordinated/designed HW and SW for manufacture and testing of aircraft and aerospace avionics systems and products
●Assess proposals for projects to determine if they are technically and financially feasible
●Determine if proposed projects will result in safe operations that meet the defined goals
●Evaluated/installed designs and tested SW/HW to see that the products meet engineering principles, Security Requirements and customer requirements, and environmental regulations
●Developed acceptance test criteria for software Network designs, installations, testing methods, quality standards and Cyber Security and sustainment after delivery
●Ensure that projects meet quality standards
●Inspect malfunctioning or damaged products to identify sources of problems and possible solutions
Software Support Engineer, TeKSystems/GAs Own Credit Union Jan 2020-Apr 2021
Software Support Engineer duties include the following:
●Performed software engineering with systems analysts, programmers and designers examining capabilities and limitations of various networks and software interface performances.
●Installed new package applications for the software developers and development environment and modified applications including patching, upgrading and recording performance data for presentation to design team.
●Point of contact for customers looking to discuss software, design systems and maintenance.
●Performed software system installations and monitored end users to see if specifications were met.
●Prepare reports regarding software requirements and customer needs which are used to assess feasibility of design, cost constraints and time frames.
●Use mathematical models and research to predict and measure consequences of designs
Software Support Engineer, Piedmont Hospital/Robert Half Technologies
Newnan, GA Jan 2019-Jan 2020
Software Support Engineer duties include the following
●Analyze, design and developed software environment tests and test-automation suites.
●Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.
●Installed/tested software development applications and developed methodology in an agile environment.
●Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
●Collaborated cross-functionally with data scientists, business users, project managers and other engineers to achieve elegant solutions.
●Provided recommendations for continuous improvement.
●Worked alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.
Electrical Services Engineer, Dart Container/TekSystems
Thomaston, GA Mar 2017- Jan 2019
Electrical Services Engineer duties include the following
●Performed compliance testing standards for systems software applications and packages
●Install and configure PC hardware and software
●Confirms system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods; testing properties.
●Performs preventive maintenance on hardware and software packages to include client and server platforms
●Designing and improving electrical products and systems
●Establishing manufacturing processes
●Evaluating systems’ safety, reliability, and performance
●Developed manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment/software for building and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from operators.
●Developed electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
Systems Engineer, Client Health Initiatives Pyramid Consulting
Chattanooga, TN Jan 2014 – Jan 2015
System Engineer duties include the following:
●Monitor existing systems to ensure structural integrity
●Oversee the development and installation of new hardware and software
●Install and configure operating systems and other software and routinely test installed software for glitch detection and other issues
●Provide technical direction to IT support staff
●Ensure constant availability of technical resources
●Design and implement security systems and redundant backups to maintain data safety
●Write custom scripts to reduce the need for human intervention
End User Support Engineer, Defense Logistics Agency, Diverse Technologies
Robins AFB, GA May 2012 – Jan 2013
End User Support Engineer duties includes the following:
●Responsible for managing over 400 machines and peripherals for 20+ buildings for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
●Served as the focal point for all computer related repair and tech support.
●Handled all computer and network account actions as well as inventoried all equipment.
●Managed all DLA servers.
●Supported end-users with RFID scanners and ensured they were utilizing the correct profile and were connected to the network.
Electrical Systems Specialist- 3E0X1 (A1C-TSGT), US Air Force Reserves, Force Generation Center
Robins AFB, GA Jul 2002 – May 2009
Electrical Systems Specialist duties included the following:
●Served as CMAS Manager for all of HQ AFRC, validating all CMAS requests according to DCAPES program.
●Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for Senior leadership and for HQ AFRC
●Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures.
●Conducted engineering reviews, studies, audits, and technical analysis.
●Conducted and evaluated time and engineering cost estimates in support of research, development, test, training and acquisition of armament related systems.
●Installed computer software and also loaded IP addresses and patches.
●responsible for the company's compliance statements, for identifying qualification risks and deviations when compared to internal/international organization and you will ensure airworthiness compliance with procedures, company rules & safety, quality, environmental, security & export compliance regulations, while protecting the company's intellectual property and NATO restricted/secret data.
●Provided engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities.
●Create and implement requirements to synchronize engineering, maintenance and tactical considerations to enhance EW Readiness across the CAF.
●Integrate with and advise cross-functional and project teams to expand and proliferate EW Assessments to 5th-generation and bomber aircraft.
●Assess Emerging Platform EW capabilities and define requirements to ensure future EW Readiness.
●Provides technical support/guidance to engineering teams performing advanced systems engineering and hardware/software applications and design for emerging EW systems.
●Perform systems engineering analysis relating to cyber assessment of EW/Avionics systems.
●product design, analysis, and testing in all areas of electro-technology applications such as analog and digital circuits and systems analysis; signal processing techniques and implementations; (EMI/EMC) analysis; power supply evaluation; radiofrequency component analysis; microcircuits, microprocessors, memory circuits; evaluation; multispectral analysis of Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence (C4I) system architectures; and flight control systems analysis and evaluation
ACTIVITIES/AWARDS
●Received second highest position in Tuskegee University Detachment 015 AFROTC program.
●Cadet Lieutenant Colonel, presiding over 150 cadets.
●Served as Cadet Major, Operations Officer, managing all Det. 015 AFROTC wing activities and special events.
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