Systems Engineering / Program Management

PROGRAM MANAGER / SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Highly competent, focused, and technically proficient, professional with strong qualifications honed over extensive experience with focus on engineering, program, and systems management. Adaptable and performance-driven leader equipped with outstanding technical skills and passion in resolving complex problems through innovation. Possess in-depth knowledge of process and system enhancement resulting in efficient systems utilization, improving productivity, reducing costs, and achieving overall company goals. Employ strategic thinking and effective leadership expertise in mentoring people at all levels of technical expertise. Strong problem solving skills with proven ability in identifying needs and transforming ideas into workable solutions. Skilled in writing requirements, concept of operations, and test instructions; held several integrated product development system gate reviews. Holds Security Clearance.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Leadership and Team Building

Project Development and Implementation

Program Management

Test Development and Requirements

Production Testing

Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

Conceptual Operation (CONOPS)

Hardware Integration

Field Support

Failure/Reliability Analysis

Warranty Returns

Effective Communication Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Raytheon Missile Systems - Tucson, AZ - 1985-PRESENT

PROGRAM MANAGER

- Provided efficient performance in managing design effort to devise a modified AIM-9X missile with environmental sensors to record temperature, stress, acceleration and pressure data for use on the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)

- Perform numerous tasks related to Cost Account Management (CAM); held accountable for resenting design reviews, maintaining schedule, defining requirements, understanding hardware limitations, coordinating regular meetings, and collaborating with various customer

- Engaged in managing structural analysis, flight certification, released drawings, integration efforts, and delivery of three completed assets and all released documentaion to be used on the Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft

- Worked collaboratively with vendors and designed modifications to handle a more extreme temperature environment due to the acquisition of another two assets for the F-22 Aircraft

- Supervised more than 20 employees working on F-22 ($3 million) and JSF ($4 million) contracts

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER

- Updated and maintained Engineering Test Requirements Document (ETB) and Acceptance Test Requirements Document (ARD) for the missile level testing

- Worked collaboratively with Failure Review Boards (FRB) to determine cause of missile test failures and preventing future occurrences

- Coordinated necessary surveillance activities based on contract requirements and reliability evaluation needs

- Created test process for Depot warranty and returned missiles; performed technical review of Depot return missiles and all sub-assemblies to verify the fix of the initial problem and evaluate the risk of latent or repeated failures

- Provided primary leadership to F -16 and F-18 phase 3 platform integration activities

- Prepared, presented and oversaw completion of successful proposal for the integration of ALE-58 Launcher with AIM-9X

PROJECT TEST ENGINEER

- Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for testing on the AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile at the Final Assembly and Check-Out (FACO) facility; transitioned missile level test process from developmental stage to a successful production test flow

- Utilized in-depth knowledge of test stations and software needed to run necessary tests and provided analysis of missile hardware; completed 6 sigma project and significantly reduced missile test time by 50 percent

- Developed test instructions for technicians and modified utilization of test equipment to perform special test requests to isolate problems and verify solutions

- Validated test stations with prove-in process to ensure compliance with production guidelines

- Coordinated reporting cycle times, test yield data, and reducing test times

INTEGRATION, TEST, AND ANALYSIS ENGINEER

- Authored and executed test procedures on engineering models to prepare for production on the redesigned AIM-9X Sidewinder missile

- Efficiently managed system level integration, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting of assigned developmental missiles critical to the success of the program

- Oversaw configuration of test equipment and engineering missile hardware in the Advanced Medium Range Air to Air missile (AMRAAM) Missile Integration Laboratory

- Developed procedures and completed special tests to verify new hardware and software integration at the system level

- Provided assistance to hardware and software designers in assessing and resolving problems

TEST ENGINEER

- Accomplished functional operational tests on electronic electromagnetic and mechanical production hardware for complex radar-guided missiles to determine conformance to test specifications

- Identified causes of any malfunctions and made necessary adjustments or rework instructions

- Efficiently worked on subassemblies and system level hardware

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT - University of Phoenix - Tucson, AZ - 1999

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING - University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ - 1997

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - Pima Community College - Tucson, AZ - 1991

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN COMPUTER ROBOTICS

ABC Technical and Trade School (NATTS accredited school) - Tucson, Arizona - 1985

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Systems Engineering Technical Development Program - Raytheon Missile Systems - Tucson, AZ - 2008

Platinum Systems Engineering Certificate - Raytheon Missile Systems - Tucson, AZ - 2004

Project Manager Certification - Raytheon Missile Systems - Tucson, AZ - 2004

Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist Qualification - Bronze Qualification on April 12, 2005 - Raytheon Missile Systems Tucson, AZ - 2002

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