Sr. Engineering Contractor assigned to Gulfstream G280 avionics certification testing. Served as a mentor to the new hire employees and trained them how to use DOORS to write verification tests under configuration control. Also replicated and resolve issues that customers have regarding the performance of new software loads in the G280 test aircraft. Performed as a customer liaison when the Israel Civil Aviation Authorities visited our Iowa based system integration laboratory.

Lockheed Martin – San Diego, CA

March 2009 – April 2010

Manager for the Systems Integration Facility (SIF) project for the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) development at Lockheed Martin, San Diego. Functioned as the liaison between engineering and the Department of Defense Security Service to certify the SIF for DOD Secret level work and accredit the equipment installed for their COMSEC operations. Other responsibilities included the build site selection, establishment of contract timelines and milestones, formulation of capital budgets, approval of laboratory construction drawings, draft safety and other lab procedure documents, as well as represent the engineering laboratory during senior leadership review boards.

Boeing Integrated Defense Systems– Long Beach, CA

Engineering Contractor assigned to C130 Avionics Modernization Program. Oversaw the installation of communication and navigation antennas on C130 aircraft. Wrote test procedure and trained field personnel to test engineering modifications to the antenna systems. Also conducted interference investigations that were replicated in the test laboratory.  Responsible for writing technical publications for the Defensive Systems Development Team describing the integration, functionality, and testing of upgrades to the AAR-47 Missile Warning System, ALR-69 Radar Warning Receiver, and ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Systems.  Worked with leadership to plan work activities to meet aggressive delivery schedule. 

Raytheon Aircraft / Hawker Beechcraft – Wichita, KS   

June 2006 – July 2007

Responsible for the development and review of Rockwell ProLine 21 avionics system installation, specifications, wiring updates, and production changes in the Hawker 400XPi, now the Hawker 200.  Also responsible for ELT, HF, VHF/UHF radio upgrades as well as the installation of the secondary flight display and other navigation systems.  Support engineering and new product development teams in general design changes and manufacturing improvements.  Design, develop and procure aircraft equipment.  Apply system troubleshooting and testing expertise in problem solving and other disciplines in an Integrated Product Team (IPT). 

Boeing Integrated Defense Systems– Wichita, KS 

Sr. Aviation Systems Engineer providing engineering support for B-52 communication systems, including SATCOM, DAMA and UHF/VHF radio networks.  Provided direction in the installation and operation of Rockwell ARC-210, ARC 164 and the PSC-5 SATCOM radio system for the B-52 Communications Lab.  Joined the KC-767 Advanced Tanker project to assist in the installation of the Tanker Systems Integrations Lab.  Performed functional analysis of communication, navigation, and Link 16 systems.  Worked with Integrated Product Team to refine requirements for the proposal of the US Air Force Version of the Tanker using UGS SLATE database.  

Cingular/AT&T, Sprint Nextel, US Cellular, T-Mobile, Bellsouth

Nov 1994 – May 2002

Worked as a contracted leader on client locations nationwide.  RF Systems Engineering responsibilities included system design & installation supervision as well as overseeing the system programming and frequency planning of digital cellular systems.  Trained personnel in testing procedures and quality control measurements.  Also inspected and upgraded analog, CDMA and GSM cellular systems, prepared engineering change orders, and briefed the management team on engineering progress. 

Healthdyne/Respironics  -  Marietta, GA 
May 1992 – November 1994

Air National Guard, 129 TCS, Kennesaw, GA    
January 1986  -  January 1992