Engineer Manager

Bill Towles

Department of Defense Secret Clearance

*** ******* ***** • Moyock, North Carolina 27958

Telephone: 252-***-**** • Mobile: 443-***-**** • Email: o36l1d@r.postjobfree.com

TEST ENGINEER • SYSTEM ENGINEER • SENIOR PRINCIPAL LEADER

Skilled integration, testing and system engineer with proven leadership qualities, technical skills and experience in:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining test plans and procedures in automated test environments

• Accurately gauging system requirements and evaluating specifications for validation

• Upholding the highest industry and Department of Defense standards and best practices

• Working cooperatively with all stakeholders to support program and project objectives

• Test Planning

• Integration & Testing

• Documentation

• Automated Testing

• System Engineering

• Department of Defense (DoD) Standards

• Debugging • Validation

• Test Schedules

• Resource Allocation

• Verification

• Failure Analysis

• Project Management

• Project Tracking • System Architecture

• Data Management

• Corrective Actions

• Quality Improvement

• Device Development

• Program Reviews

• Supplier Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northrop Grumman Corporation • 2000-Present

Leading aerospace and defense technology company and government contractor with 122K+ employees worldwide and approximately $30B+ in revenue.

EA18G MANAGER FOR FRACAS RELIABILITY ENGINEER, SYSTEM ENGINEERING (FELLOW ENGINEER) – ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS & SENSORS (2008-PRESENT): Direct an engineering group engaged in performing data analysis integration. Record and analyze system failures using Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS). Liaise with suppliers and multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues. Conduct comprehensive program reviews. Manage facility and tooling / GSE requirements in compliance with integration and testing goals.

• Created stored data repository to provide access to vital information across all active projects and designed and deployed Environmental Stress Screen project tracking tool.

• Recommended corrections and coordinated implementation across subsystem engineering teams, integrating plans, testing and procedures.

• Significantly cut costs and time requirements by reducing environmental testing requirements by 50% with government approval for new standards.

• Facilitated more efficient development by compiling and providing access to vital I&T and planning data across multiple projects.

HOMELAND SECURITY FLATS SEQUENCING SYSTEM I&T MANAGER – ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS & SENSORS (2007-2008): Designed testing software using microprocessor and computer applications. Identified and resolved integration problems within the flats sequencing system. Researched programs and provided insight to develop scope of work. Developed acceptance qualification procedures and proposals.

• Played key role in a variety of program reviews.

• Defined and developed testing hardware (analog and digital) for subsystem and system projects. Promptly identified and resolved issues to facilitate integration of system, leveraging extensive I&T experience to quickly diagnose and remedy problems.

• Played key role in securing new contracts and add-ons to existing agreements by providing in-depth technical information.

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ADDITIONAL NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION POSITIONS

Homeland Security BDS I&T Manager• 2006-2007 • Led I&T system engineering group. Managed testing, integration, installation and validation of biohazard processing machines. Directed program reviews for a variety of projects. Played integral role in production phase of system testing. Worked closely with subsystem engineers, providing guidance and support for I&T efforts. Managed facility and tooling / GSE requirements to meet bio-detection I&T goals.

Homeland Security Project – SBInet I&T Manager• 2005-2006 • Directed proposal team for the SBInet project, providing critical technical expertise and information to develop C41 system architecture. Developed master plan and project schedule. Managed costs for all aspects of I&T work. Created reports and variance standards, defining thresholds and managing out-of-scope costs. Created documentation. Created budget estimates. Provided parametric cost model development and testing expertise. Ensured compliance with applicable standards, policies and procedures. Led launch site I&T operations. Resolved anomalies and discrepancies.

JSF-SAC I&T Manage • 2004-2005 • Played a key part in building integration facility. Planned new structure and designing lab arena. Worked closely with contractors, overseeing layout, ordering test equipment and tools. Ensured facility met applicable standards. Led program reviews. Supported maintenance and calibration for radar system. Served as test director, scheduler and planner for BAC1-11 flights. Coordinated subsystem engineering teams, overseeing development and execution of a variety of integration plans, test plans and key procedures.

B1B I&T Manager • 2000-2004 • Led I&T portion of B1B project, working closely with the program manager to ensure a successful flight program. Designed new test fixtures and programs. Planned project components and created schedules. Thoroughly documented I&T procedures and work instructions for development and system I&T teams. Allocated resources, including test and support hardware, personnel and funds. Directed subsystem engineers engaged in developing and implementing subsystem I&T plans and procedures.

CAREER NOTE: Also held the following positions at Northrop Grumman Corporation: Longbow Missile I&T Manager, Senior RF TPS Software Engineer and Senior RF TPS Analysis / Software Engineer. Served as Automatic Test Equipment System Analyst with Grumman Corporation and as Senior Field Engineer / Site Manager for PRD Electronics / Harris Corporation. Originally joined company in 1982.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Norfolk, Virginia

AWARDS & HONORS

EA18G Reliability Manager: May 2009

Advancement to Fellow Engineer

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Department Of Defense Secret Clearance

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