Electrical/Systems Engineer

ANDY GIBSON **** Stone Ridge Dr. Justin TX *****

940-***-**** (Home) • 817-***-**** (Cell) • n60uab@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Results-oriented engineer with experience in the aerospace industry and utility design. Possess a high level of resourcefulness, creativity and a powerful level of initiative and energy. Effective negotiator, while working in a team environment. Major strengths include attention to detail, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, a sense of urgency to problem-solving, managing and coordinating tasks to meet schedule. DoD secret clearance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN AIRLINES – Ft. Worth, Texas 2007 – 2008

Systems/Structures Engineer (767/777)

• Reviewed OEM Service Bulletins and then provided proper maintenance tasks for effected aircraft.

• Reviewed Airworthiness Directives (AD) and then provided the appropriate instructions to satisfy Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

• Generated Engineering Change Orders (ECO) that provided maintenance costs and modification tasks associated with the accomplishment of corresponding Service Bulletins.

• Communicated with suppliers/vendors on maintenance and warranty issues concerning products supplied for the normal operation of the aircraft.

• Corresponded with the Tech Writers to ensure correct and accurate translation of the maintenance instructions.

• Communicated with the Tech Crew Chiefs on maintenance and corrective action issues and then generated Work Cards that provided instructions to accomplish these tasks.

• Created and maintained an Access Database to track the status of various engineering management documentation in the approval process.

• Coordinated team goals to ensure Engineering Technical Data Transmittals (ETDTs) and Request For Service (RFS) are dispositioned within a 30 day timeframe.

• Updated the Maintenance Check and Aircraft Manuals, Engineering Specification Orders (ESO), and the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) when necessary.

LOCKHEED MARTIN – Ft. Worth, Texas 2001 – 2007

Sr. Systems Engineer (JSF F-35) 2004 – 2007

• Generated and released software Interface Control Documents (ICD) to ensure proper signal processing on the IEEE 1394 Databus and to ensure proper systems integration throughout the aircraft.

• Designed a Flight Test Display to be used during Ground Test and Flight Test to monitor signal processing.

• Created a Flight Certification Document to be used during lab testing to certify the aircraft is flight ready.

• Worked with the lab personnel to resolve major issues to ensure the IEEE 1394 passes lab testing and integrated into the aircraft successfully.

• Developed a test plan and procedure for the IEEE 1394 Continuity Test to be used at the supplier to ensure continuity is established for each fuselage segment of the aircraft.

• Prepared Special Project Anomaly Reports (SPARs) to document and provide corrective action assistance to anomalies reported during lab testing.

• Originated Interface Work Packages (IWPs) to introduce changes that are necessary for successful design completion.

• Generated Change Requests (CR) and presented changes to the board to improve the current design or correct an anomaly.

• Participated in weekly Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) meetings to discuss

SPARs, IWPs, and schedule issues for program success.

• Completed job performance classes: Strategic Business Writing, Successful System Engineer

Electronic Engineer (F-16) Color Moving Map (CMM) 2003 – 2004

• Worked in the Integrated Product Team (IPT) which required me to manage the color moving map project that included review of data submittals, project and testing scheduling, vendor/supplier correspondence, documentation updates, communicate with other IPTs to resolve anomalies, and reviewed vendor proposal to find cost cutting measures.

• Delivered inputs to generate a Statement of Work, and a Prime Item Performance Specification (PIPS) for the completion of the Request for Proposal that resulted in an approved proposal from the supplier for the Color Moving Map (CMM) subsystem on an F- 16 program.

• Provided assistance in the Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review milestones for the CMM subsystem that uncovered the identification of anomalies and produced closure of open action items to successfully complete these milestones.

• Generated a software acquisition management plan (SAMP) to ensure proper acquisition processes were followed which are set forth in the Lockheed Martin software acquisition requirements document.

• Generated a Hardware Interface Control Document (ICD) to ensure proper integration with other F-16 subsystems.

• Generated a Engineering Source Data and Requirements (ESDR) document to describe the subsystem for the desired installation into the aircraft.

• Presented CMM PIPS changes to the Change Board and received approval to meet Configuration Management requirements.

• Communicated concerns, questions, directives and special instructions to the supplier via email, telecons, netmeetings and Supplier Engineering Correspondence that enabled both parties to effectively develop the CMM subsystem.

Electronic Engineer Associate (F-16) Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) 2001 – 2003

• Worked in the Integrated Product Team (IPT) which required me to manage the display project that included review of data submittals, project and testing scheduling, vendor/supplier correspondence, documentation updates, witness testing, communicate with other IPTs to resolve anomalies, and worked with the US Government to ensure all compliance requirements are met.

• Evaluated hardware and electrical drawings of Israeli Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) subsystem to ensure correct design requirements.

• Maintained communication between Lockheed Martin specialty engineering and U.S. Government on all safety issues for the Israeli HMD subsystem that resulted in an approved safety of flight certification.

• Provided assistance in the Ejection Tower and Windblast testing phase of the Israeli HMD subsystem, which revealed anomalies that were corrected via an enhancement of the quality assurance process.

• Witness Tests at supplier to ensure system complies with the SOW and ICD. Reviewed and updated Test Plans, Procedures, and MIL STDs to be used during the test phase of the project. Tests include Environmental Stress Screening, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Salt Fog, Vibration, Thermal and, HALT.

• Created Flight Cards to be used by the Test Pilots during Flight Tests.

• Worked with Configuration Management in conducting Functional Configuration Audit (FCA)/ Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) phase of the HMD program to ensure product meets all customer functional and regulatory requirements. Directed supplier in the completion of the FCA/PCA open action items.

• Presented HMD PIPS changes to the Change Board and received approval to meet Configuration Management requirements.

• Familiar with MIL-Stds 704, 1553, 461 and DO-160

LONE STAR GAS – Ft. Worth, Texas 1997 – 1999

Co-op/Design Engineer

• Performed gas loss calculations and reported findings to the claims office for proper billing of the customer.

• Investigated incidents to determine reportable or non-reportable claims.

• Coordinated with field workers on replacement of broken or non-compliant regulators and/or relief valves to ensure proper code compliance.

• Worked with suppliers to determine the cause of malfunctioning regulators and relief valves.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering

University of Texas at Arlington – Arlington, Texas

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft Office Suite Products • Adobe Illustrator

• Microsoft Project • PSpice

• Microsoft Access • DOORS

• AutoCAD 2004 • SIMS

• Visio • IADS

MILITARY SERVICE

U.S. Army – Infantry

Medals – Expert Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal,

National Defense Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal,

Overseas Service Medal

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