Abigail Connell

Work in a 24/7 operations environment controlling and maintaining space systems operational state of health and safety while maximizing mission availability.

• Troubleshoot real world operations issues in a timely manner in concurrence with CONOPS.
• Write issue and discrepancy reports for system failures and anomalies
• Provide feedback and support for process automation of system
• Review standard operating procedures that are executed realtime on the operational system for standard events and anomaly recoveries.

Transitioned to working on Virginia class weapons launch systems unit testing code, modifying GUI's to conform to new requirements and providing software technical oversight for subcontractors. Additional tasks included:

• Authoring Interface Requirements Specification documentation for Virginia Launch Command Trainer, BLK IV Trainer to be integrated at New London Submarine School
• Developing 1908b/1910 Curtis-Wright Single Board Computer for integration into Virginia BLK V NIO upgrade.
• Software oversight for Admin LAN Transfer project for 023 Boat.

Worked on the 023 Boat Multi-Mission Platform (MMP) System Trainer, providing technical oversight of subcontractors for tactical and trainer platforms. Daily activities involved interfacing closely with subcontractors, reviewing system requirements and designs from an integrator standpoint. A diverse workload includes the following assignments:

• Conducted kinematic analysis of six degree of freedom articulate robot arm to confirm proper end-effector locating in subcontractor control system
• Provided oversight for sub-contractor software technical refresh of tether management system.
• Analyzed and maintained new concepts for MMP Sustainment Study CONFORM project. Point of contact for remotely operated vehicles for Virginia Seabed Warfare CONFORM Study.

Volunteered to travel and assist sister company with land based naval equipment, accomplishing the following tasks:

• Performed system testing and integration on Light Weight Tracking Mounts for use in aerial missile range testing.
• Handled issues that arose related to the initial powering on of a complex system: performed voltage and continuity checks, ensured proper interfacing and communications with individual components. Other tasks included tuning and dry runs of the system in preparation for final acceptance tests.

Engineer responsible for a team of five in the Inboard Electronic Equipment Cell, producing submarine periscope control boxes. Interfaced daily with a variety of disciplines (mechanical, electronic and test technicians, quality engineering, program managers and supervisors) to deliver a quality product on time. A range of responsibilities included:

• Used Root Cause Corrective Action analysis to diagnose equipment failures and recommend design modifications or repair solutions, eliminating future equipment malfunctions.
• Supported new engineering design and concept reviews through careful assessment of manufacturing feasibility.
• Produced 3-D models and 2-D drawings of production fixtures in Pro/Engineer Wildfire within cost and time constraints.
• Developed and wrote assembly instructions, streamlining manufacturing production processes while ensuring complete conformance with engineering drawings and performance specifications.