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Northrop GrummanSenior Principal System Engineer
Jun. 2025Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Bastion Technologies, Inc.Senior System Safety Engineer
Sep. 2024 - Mar. 2025Huntsville, Alabama, United States
BlueHaloSenior System Engineer
Jan. 2022 - Sep. 2024Huntsville, ALManages and reviews pf program requirements in the Ground Missile (GM-Z) group at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), ensuring compliance for System Safety Engineering (SSE) and Human Factors Engineering (HFE).
➣ Led UI/UX development efforts for the U.S. Army's CATANA program within the Missile Defense Agency, focusing on deriving requirements for the government program office.
➣ Partnered with software engineers in interface development initiatives and Sprint planning.
Dynetics, Inc.System Safety and Human Factors Engineer
Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2022Huntsville, ALLed Systems Safety Working Groups (SSWG), facilitating collaboration between commercial defense companies and U.S. and foreign government personnel. An essential part of the U.S. Army Hypersonic Program and a vital contributor to the U.S. Army’s Enduring Shield Air Defense System.
➣ Identified and assessed safety issues within the DoD and NASA, proposing design alternatives to improve safety, considering design feasibility and safety requirements.
➣ Established safety requirements via the identification of operational hazards and potential consequences.
APT (A-P-T Research, Inc.)Senior Software Safety Engineer
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019Huntsville, ALSupported the U.S. Army’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). Ensured the safety of hardware and software design through comprehensive hazard analyses in accordance with Mil-Std-882, e.g., PHL, PHA, SHA, SSHA, Fault Tree Analyses (FTA), Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA), and Safety Assessment Reports (SARs).
➣ Evaluated design-related risks by scrutinizing customers' specifications and actively influencing the design process to eliminate or mitigate identified risks.
➣ Authored and advocated for government technical proposals focused on system safety, demonstrating a thorough understanding of system and occupational safety considerations in complex technical environments.
L3 TechnologiesMulti-Disciplined Engineer (System Safety, Human Factors, and Reliability)
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2018Greenville, TXU.S. Army Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (EMARSS).
➣ Designed 3D modeling and simulation with software and physical interactive mockups for the Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR) as part of the Airforce One Replacement Program.
➣ Possessed intimate knowledge of the U.S. Army Safety Offices (AMCOM, WSMR, etc.), having facilitated System Safety Working Groups (SSWGs) for numerous programs.
➣ Pioneered applying Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) for SSE analysis.
Davenport & Co.Company Owner
Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2020Dallas, Texas, United States
Lockheed MartinSystems Engineer Staff (System Safety and Human Factors Engineering)
Nov. 2009 - Jul. 2015Dallas, TXWorked on various missile programs, including the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) and the Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) Missile.
➣ Performed in-depth HFE studies on the man/machine interface for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle and Amphibious Armored Assault Vehicle programs.
Raytheon Intelligence & SpaceSenior Systems Engineer II (System Safety and Human Factors Engineering)
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009Plano, TXSupported multiple classified sensor programs for the DoD. Assisted one of Raytheon’s manufacturing facilities in implementing and awarding OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). ➣ Created and trained more than 15 in-plant Emergency Response Teams (ERT) annually.
BAE SystemsLead System Safety Engineer
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2007Minneapolis, MNLead System Safety Engineer for a five-person group in support of the U.S. Army’s programs: the Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon (NLOS-C) and Non-Line-of-Sight Mortar (NLOS-M).
General DynamicsLead Engineer, Systems
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2006Bloomington, MNProvided HFE oversight for the U.S. Navy and Air Force's Advanced Mission Computer for the F18 aircraft. Drove a key maintenance accessibility study, resulting in impactful changes to the system design. ➣ Involved with HFE and System Safety; played a role in shaping the physical design, mounting, and accessibility of the Integrated Computerbat System (ICS), influencing optimization of soldier interoperability considerations.
JacobsSenior Process Engineer (System Safety and Human Factors Engineering)
Oct. 1999 - Feb. 2004US Marine Corps Base - Quantico, VAServed as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) and acted as the primary System Safety and Human Factors Engineer for many acquisition programs. Ensured the safe design and effective human interface in accordance with the applicable Mil-Stds for the following programs: ➣ The U.S. Marine Corps’ V-22 Osprey VTOL aircraft and the Military Motorcycle (MILMO). ➣ The Expeditionary Fire Support System (EFSS) is 120mm mortar designed to fit inside the V-22 fuselage. ➣ The MK48 Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) is the Marine’s advanced version of the HEMTT.
US ArmyCaptain, Armor Branch
Jan. 1987 - Dec. 2003
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