Objective
To obtain a Sr. Engineering Scientist position in the Homeland Defense arena, that implements inter-disciplinary methods used in effective problem solving.
Experience
Summary of Skills and Qualifications:
Provide engineering expertise on 27 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Joint Service Programs i.e. military vehicle platforms (LAV's (Stryker)), HMMWV’s (1097), XM 93E-1 NBC FOX’S, M1A1’s & M1A2’s, AAAVs, EFV's, M113's etc..).
Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) Program.
Automatic Chemical Agent Detector Alarm (ACADA) Program.
Joint Services Lightweight Stand-off Chemical Agent Detector (JCLSCAD) Program.
Joint Services Lightweight Nuclear Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance System Program.
ANVDR-2 and ADM300 Nuclear Detectors.
Chemical Biological Mass Spectrometer (CBMS Block II) Program.
Biological Aerial Warning Systems (BAWS) Program
Joint Biological Early Warning Systems (JBREWS) Program.
Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) Program
Decontamination Shelters, (M291), MOPP IV (CSM)&(TYCHEM -76635) kits.
Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS) Program.
Researched Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) Programs.
Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Technical Analyst.
Taser M26 & X26 Weapons Reseacher.
Active Denial System (ADS) applications.
Pulsed Energy Projectile (PEP) system applications.
Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD) system applications.
Work effectively in team-oriented environments.
Metrics Manager for Vehicle Electronic Systems (PG-VES) on the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
Integrate Active Protective Systems (APS) on Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV).
Research Analysis Of Alternatives (AOA) on aluminum, and composite armor applications.
Test Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) countermeasures and Ground Penetrating Radar ( GPR)
systems for Operation Of Naval Research (ONR).
Develop and integrate new RF Detection and Neutralization systems onto USMC MRAP 6x6 (Cougar) vehicles.
Conduct preliminary and advanced design studies in Rf,
DE, EMI, EMP, HEMP, HPM applications.
Test and install Auxillary Power Units (APU) and Thermal Imaging Systems (TIS) on CAT II MRAP Cougar 6x6 vehicles.
Design ISO Transporters for housing the Future Naval
Counter C-IED (FNC C-IED)Detection & Neutralization system.
Integrate C-IED systems on the 7-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) for the Marine Corps.
Professional Experience:
SENIOR ENGINEERING SCIENTIST
CACI, INC. , Crystal City, Va.
August, 2008 - present
Responsible for researching, planning and analyzing DOD infrastructure protection activities regarding Directed Energy systems and Electromagenetic Pulse (EMP) systems in support of the Office Of Navy's (ONR) Directed Energy Technology Ofiice (DETO).
Identify, research, and analyze technical requirements for insuring infrastructure protection in support of DOD mission execution within the Naval Surface Warefare Center (NSWC) Division, in Dahlgren, Va.
Advise staff on effects of high power microwave, high energy laser, counter IED, EMP, and other emerging Directed Energy (DE)technologies i.e. (Lethal & Less Than Lethal) applications within Naval infrastructures.
Plan the testing of DE and Counter DE systems. Maintain and in-depth knowledge of emerging DE technology advancements and their applications.
Interface with Department Of Defense (DOD) organizations,
US Goverment Agencies, JIEDDO, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), NACCITEC at YUMA Proving, Grounds, AZ, including commercial developers to identify, validate and advise DETO staff on potential DE systems.
Conduct preliminary, advanced design studies and prepare, and present major portions of engineering proposals.
Conceive and develop solutions to complex analytical design, and test problems that DOD Programs experience.
Contribute to system philosophy and design objectives and reviews.
Analyze and resolves critical failures in test, and system applications without the benefit of theoretical studies.
Assure continuity of designs featuring (UHF) systems from advanced design through contract status.
Write very complex specifications and engineering reports as a result of advanced studies, special engineering investigations, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), and other DE related activities.
Develop current theory and design criteria for Radio Frequency (RF) enhancements on DE, EMP, V-BIED, C-IED, FLIR, and Ground Penetrating Radar(GPR) applications.
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
Innovative Research, LLC, Fredericksburg, VA
May, 2000 – July, 2008
Responsibilities include:
Writing Test Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP’s)and reviewing document changes for the CBRNE Program Office at MARCORSYSCOM.
Analyzing Critical Operational Issues and Criteria’s (COIC’s) on various Joint Service Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Programs.
Reviewing Performance Specifications to ensure that the Key Performance Parameters (KKP’s) meet or exceed the requirements of the Capabilities Development Documents (CDD) and the Capabilites Production Document (CPD) during Developmental Testing (DT) and Operational Testing and Evaluation (OTE).
Developing trade studies and single system design solutions during System Design Reviews (SDR’s).
Mitigating risks during Concept Exploration and Development (CED) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR), while studying Analysis Of Alternative (AOA’s) solutions.
Research Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) for the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate (JNLWD) at MARCORSYSCOM.
Develop Small Buisness Innovative Research (SBIR), and Small Buisness Technology Transfer (STTR) topics for JNLWD.
Provide input to the Technology Integration Program (TIP), and the Non-Lethal Technology Innovation Center (NTIC), and the Joint Integration Program (JIP) for JNLWD.
Research Electromagnetic Energy Weapons, i.e. ( Active Denial System (ADS)).
Implement Analysis Of Alternatives (AOA) on Non-Lethal weapons munitions i.e. Bean-Bag, .68 caliber projectiles, Oleoresin Capasicum (OC)"pepper spray", and other "blunt-trauma" weapontry.
Analyze "stun-gun", laser-pulse, shock-rifle, and plasma-taser weapontry for "Non-Lethal" range capabilities.
Research Taser M26, and X26 shortcomings, and advances, i.e. Taser Aerial Denial Device (TADD) which can be used as a security system, or as a perimeter defense at Nuclear Power Plants & Facilities.
Research Active Protective System (APS) i.e. (THOR) weapontry to defeat incoming ballistic missiles, i.e. Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG 's).
Analyze the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) for technological advances in hydro-dynamics, crew survivability, and reliability issues.
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER
MKI Systems, Inc., Dumfries, VA
Oct 1996 – March 2000
Responsibilities Include:
Integrated Product Development management techniques that integrate all appropriate Systems Acquisition functions using inter-disciplinary teams such as Test Integration Working Groups (TIWG), System Engineering Integration Teams (SEIT) and Test Methodology Development Groups (TMDG) to optimize the process.
Execute multi-disciplinary teamwork approach to implement and monitor Integrated Process Product Development (IPPD) performance.
Serve as the liaison between the needs of the user, the capability of the designer and the commercial manufacturer to develop a “Total-System” design solution for down- stream life cycle needs for Program Support Engineering (PSE) at MARCORSYSCOM.
Design a top-down conceptual approach for system development and balance cost & schedule, performance,
and risk.
Generate and track technical information required for decision making and verity technical solutions to support the total life cycle of a system.
Capture user requirements and map them into product process parameters using Quality Function Deployment (QFD) techniques resulting in a reduction of overall program Life-Cycle Costs (LCC).
Execute Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV) and Best Value (BV) principles on Joint Service Programs for the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM).
SENIOR FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER
CHEMGEN, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD
Nov. 1995 – Oct. 1996
Supported the installation and daily operations of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) in harsh manufacturing environment i.e. ( feed mills and cold storage facilities).
Repaired faulty and defective Programmable Logic Controllers such as Saftronics Vector-Drive and Allen Bradley 1305’s, on a weekly basis.
LEAD ELECTRICAL FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER
MEECO, Inc
Jan. 1995 – Nov 1995
Trained, built and installed moisture analyzers such as Water Boy and Turbo – 2000, in Petro – Chemical plants.
Instituted ISO 9000 quality Assurance techniques on the assemble line to verify the calibration of products before shipping.
CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE
General Dynamics Services Company Troy, MI
Aug. 1992 – Jan. 1995
Supported the 91 st Chemical Company during various maintenance cycles on the XM93E-1 Fox Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance System at Ft. Stewart, GA under the command of Brigadier General Barry McCafferty during Desert Shield / Desert Storm.
Designed mobile meteorological sensors, recovery winches and implemented the mounting of the XM-21 Chemical Standoff Detector (JSLSCAD)and the Target Identification Detection System (TIDS) on the XM93E-1 NBCRS Fox vehicle during Desert Shield / Desert Storm.
SENIOR TECHNICAL TRAINER
General Dynamics Land Systems Division Warren, MI
Oct. 1990 – Aug. 1992
Instructed, repaired and modified the M1A1 & M1A2 ABRAMS Tank, the XM93E-1 NBCRS Fox Vehicle, and the 1097 A2 / M114 HMMWV variants for the US Army at the Tank Automotive Command (TACOM) in Warren, MI.
ELECTRONICS ENGINEER/SITE AUTOMATOR
Edgewood Arsenal Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
Sept 1988 – Oct 1990
Calibrated and monitored Meteorological Towers (MET) for the Chemical Research and Development Center (CRDEC).
Applied Auto- CAD principles during the modeling and simulation of the Automatic Chemical Agent Detector
Alarm (ACADA) Program during Developmental Testing (DT).
Education
Education:
BS Electrical Engineering Technology 1988 Prairie View
A & M University of Texas.
Minors in Digital & Communications Electronics 1988
Certification
Professional Schools/Courses:
Defense System Management College (DSMC), FT. Belvoir, VA.
Army War College, Carlisle, PA.
Chemical School Ft. McClellan, AL.
Gas Chromatography Course, Bremen, Germany.
Radiation Detection Devices, Kassel, Germany.
Asbestos Removal Course, Warren, MI.
National Training Center, Ft. Irwin ,CA.
Military Safe Work & Chemical Hot-Works Set-up
Requirement, Sterling Height, MI.
Cost as Independent Variable, Quantico, VA.
Performance Specifications Course, Quantico, VA.
Systems Engineering Acquisition DAWIA II, Certified.
Skils
See top of page for additional (Skills).
MS Office
MS Word/Pad
Power Point
Open Office.org.3.1
Open Office org. Impress
The ability to assess Naval, Coast-Guard, Marine, Army AirForce, and Civilian Infrastructures for Counter Weapons Of Mass Destruction (C-WMD), and Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED), by implementing the various Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Joint Service Programs for the Department Of Defense (DOD).