Alberto Mejia
Tracy,USA
Summary
Proactive and knowledgeable Systems Engineer with extensive CAM experience and a Secret Security clearance. Possesses a robust foundation in data analysis, analytics, and critical systems monitoring. Demonstrated success in managing systems requirements, verification, validation, integration, and testing throughout all phases of the systems life cycle. Expertise in systems-of-systems performance and compliance is complemented by proficiency in simulation software and hardware-in-the-loop testing for both pre-flight predictions and post-flight analysis. Recognized for a collaborative approach and results-driven mindset, consistently delivering high-quality solutions that improve operational efficiency while effectively adapting to evolving project demands.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin
05.2023 - Current
- Oversee the design specification of Onboard Command Sequences (OCS) for NGG OPIR, encompassing command mnemonics, descriptions, timing, limitations, assumptions, and allocated requirements. Deliver verification and validation artifacts for BUS Flight Software specifications.
- Engage in and execute design modifications to sequences in macros, and conduct peer reviews to facilitate the implementation of those modifications.
- Guarantee the delivery of macros, and furnish precise definitions to support different teams.
- Engaged with upper management regularly, with reports on project status, activities, and achievements.
- Developed technical documentation for system specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented automated testing protocols to improve software reliability and reduce deployment timeframes.
- Designed and executed performance assessments to identify system vulnerabilities and optimize functionality.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements, aligning technical solutions with business objectives.
- Contributed to the formulation of requirement verification documentation for planned system modifications.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance systems integration and streamline operational processes.
- Spearheaded initiatives that improved system scalability and reduced operational costs through innovative solutions.
- Analyzed complex data sets to inform strategic decisions, enhancing overall system efficiency and performance.
- Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use.
- Analyzed system requirements, developing tailored solutions that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Coordinated with stakeholders throughout all stages of the project lifecycle from inception to completion.
- Verified compliance with applicable performance metrics and compatibility expectations.
- Enhanced system reliability by implementing rigorous testing protocols for new software deployments.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to gather requirements, ensuring solutions aligned with business goals.
- Led cross-functional teams for major system upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Raytheon Technologies
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Analyzed requirements and implemented systems to deliver comprehensive development life-cycle solutions.
- Managed and updated DNG SSS and SRS requirements, and participated in developing CAMEO SysML structural, behavioral, and parametric models.
- Supported design and analysis of proposed systems, offering input on suggested performance metrics, and more.
- Engaged with upper management regularly, with reports on project status, activities, and achievements.
- Performed functional analysis of internal prototypes and simulations, collating data into reports on produced results.
- I participated in drafting requirement verification documents for proposed systems.
- Led design and integration of complex systems for defense applications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Directed cross-functional teams in troubleshooting and resolving system-level issues, improving operational efficiency.
- Implemented advanced modeling and simulation techniques to enhance system performance evaluations and reliability assessments.
- Developed strategic roadmaps for technology advancements, aligning with organizational goals and customer needs.
- Conducted rigorous testing to validate system functionality, ensuring seamless integration with existing components.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, ensuring project deliverables met business needs.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
Senior Principal Systems Engineer II
BAE Systems
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Analyzed customer and stakeholder needs, generated requirements, performed functional analyses, and implemented requirements management plans.
- Work with SPM suppliers to improve their quality and delivery performance, while working with Supply Chain and Supplier Assurance counterparts for SCNR disposition.
- Supplier Engineer with the RI&S Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team. Responsible for managing the performance of selected suppliers across the RI&S supply base.
- Applied system updates to reduce the impact on efficiency and equipment.
- Participated in drafting requirement verification documents for proposed systems using CAMEO and DOORS.
- Performed data analysis and code inspection of pre-release software, advocating for efficiency improvements and user-centric design principles.
- Performed functional analysis of internal prototypes and simulations, collating data into reports on produced results.
- Analyzed customer and stakeholder needs, generated requirements, performed functional analyses, and implemented requirements management plans.
- Supported design and analysis of proposed systems, offering input on suggested performance metrics, and more.
- Analyzed requirements and implemented systems to deliver comprehensive development life-cycle solutions.
- Performed requirements analysis and derivation, performance prediction, allocation of system-level requirements to lower-level requirements, and requirements management.
- Identify and control TPMs, SWAP-C, and other system metrics as required.
- Plans, supports, and participates in reviews, including peer reviews, technical/design reviews, and program reviews.
- Supported proposal efforts.
- Led cross-functional teams to design and implement complex systems for defense applications.
- Developed and executed system integration plans, ensuring alignment with program requirements.
- Conducted risk assessments and mitigation strategies to ensure project success and compliance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define system specifications and performance criteria.
- Maintained high availability of critical systems through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and timely resolution of incidents.
- Conducted rigorous testing to validate system functionality, ensuring seamless integration with existing components.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
Guidance Navigation and Control Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Communicated automation test results to team members, and highlighted potential risks.
- Engineered detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases to identify and correct system errors.
- Conducted tests, performed automation conversions, and whitelisted software applications before adding them to closed systems.
- Developed technical solutions to resolve a complex range of problems.
- Diagnosed, fixed, and optimized navigational control systems.
- Managed, troubleshot, and improved automation programs.
- Automated functional and regression testing approaches to streamline software production.
- Ran automation scripts using MATLAB, Simulink, and C++ to maintain organizational efficiency.
- Responsible for leading the effort in the integration of existing IMU/GPS/Kalman Filter from Simulink to C++ 6DOF simulation.
- Team collaborator for the integration of navigation equations and autopilot algorithms into a high-fidelity IFS.
- System performance assessments and trade studies for the hypersonic project.
- Member of the requirements and system test engineering team working on the development and execution of regression test cases required to validate the integration and interfaces between the pre-launch messages and the missile.
- Developed and implemented control algorithms for complex aerospace systems.
Principal Systems Engineer
Raytheon
05.1997 - 02.2017
- Analyzed customer and stakeholder needs, generated requirements, performed functional analyses, and implemented requirements management plans.
- I participated in drafting requirement verification documents for proposed systems.
- Planned and implemented system automation is required for better efficiency.
- Crafted custom scripts to reduce the requirement of human interaction.
- Performed data analysis and code inspection of pre-release software, advocating for efficiency improvements and user-centric design principles.
- Conducted high-level root-cause analysis for service interruptions, establishing preventive measures for future occurrences.
- Analyzed requirements and implemented systems to deliver comprehensive development life-cycle solutions.
- Member of the simulation and analysis team for various missile programs, using FORTRAN, C++, and MATLAB tools to implement six degrees of freedom equations and simulations.
- Performance analysis, Monte Carlo runs, hardware-in-the-loop testing: analysis, performance, evaluation, and reliability of various navigational products.
- Supervised the performance and documentation of environmental test procedures for impact, vibration, shock, and temperature. Design, testing, and analysis of the following environmental tests: ESS, HALT, and HASS.
- Led cross-functional teams to design and implement complex systems solutions.
Aerospace Engineer
Boeing & Rockwell Collins
05.1995 - 05.1997
- Documented test plans, analyses, and results for formal reports and polished design presentations.
- Directed ground tests, wind tunnel tests, and flight tests to evaluate each design.
- Completed thorough tests to evaluate and improve the performance of aerospace systems.
- Coordinated advanced avionics designs for guidance, navigation, and controls.
- Applied modeling and simulation tools to address complex aerodynamic configurations.
- Analyzed, troubleshot, and optimized aerospace designs for Space Shuttle use.
- Performed Space Shuttle stability and reliability studies at NASA Ames.
- Study the oscillating effects of various Space Shuttle components in the frequency domain.
- I worked on the Satellite GPS IIF program. Use mathematical and statistical analysis, accounting for drift, orbit, and insertion error sources when launched. Tools used include MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, and Fortran. Analyzing ways to improve RCS (fuel) budget concerns.
- Eccentricity management approach and station-keeping maneuvers analysis.
- Led design and development of advanced avionics systems for commercial aircraft.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Cal State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.1995
Bachelor of Science - General Engineer
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.1992
Skills
- Proficient in both Windows and Unix environments
- Performance analysis
- Risk management assessment
- Modeling and simulation
- Project requirements documentation
- Test planning and execution
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Affiliations
Member, Alumni Association
Certification
Certified Six Sigma, Raytheon - 2012
Languages
Spanish: Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Staff Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin
05.2023 - Current
Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Raytheon Technologies
12.2021 - 05.2023
Senior Principal Systems Engineer II
BAE Systems
10.2019 - 12.2021
Guidance Navigation and Control Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin
03.2017 - 09.2019
Principal Systems Engineer
Raytheon
05.1997 - 02.2017
Aerospace Engineer
Boeing & Rockwell Collins
05.1995 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - General Engineer
California State University - Fullerton
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Cal State University Fullerton
US ARMY
US ARMY RESERVE SUPPLY SPECIALIST 1986-1992