Andrew Mahaney

Colonial Beach,VA

Summary

Driven Weapon/Combat System professional possessing expertise in Air to Air, Air to Surface, and Surface to Air (Guided Munitions, Unguided Munitions, LGBs, and Glide Bombs). Skillful in developing and coaching high-performing engineering teams, producing technical documentation with Rational Software Architect (RSA), DOORs, the Next Generation Training System (NGTS), and determining technical requirements. Positive attitude paired with strong communication and time management skills.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

F-35 Strike Fighter SME/V&V Test Pilot

AMEWAS, Inc.

07.2016 - Current

Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for technical component assessments and testing related to F-35 weapon systems, EO/IR, EA/EP, EW, Air-ti-Air, and Air to Surface Blue and Red weapons.
Created post-data analysis flowcharts, diagrams in UML, and other documentation needed to illustrate F-35 weapon system effectiveness for Certification and Accreditation.
Collaborated with cross-functional integrated combat test teams for identification and resolution of weapon system requirements inaccuracies (using DOORs).
Generated comprehensive test analysis data packages related to Guided Munitions, Unguided Munitions, LGBs, and Glide Bomb performance when compared against vendor and threat models.

DDG-1000 Lead Engineer

Northrop Grumman

06.2002 - 07.2016

Participated in DDG-1000 C3I and ExComms system requirements, design and testing phase, interfacing directly with government clients to ascertain clear, concise milestones for integration into development timelines.
Produced and maintained C3I technical documentation for project reference.
Led V&V risk assessment meetings, offering input on assessments such as system impact, component criticality, data integrity and other factors.
Trained and assisted staff in validation and verification techniques, methods and testing processes.

Education

Master of Science - Management of Information Systems

University of Maryland - University College, Hyattsville, MD

06.1997

Skills

Staff Retention
Team Bonding
Project Planning
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Performance Evaluations
Functional and Business Requirements (DOORs)

Testing (Weapon/Combat Systems)
Systems Implementations
Computer Architecture
Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
Systems Design Documentation (Rational Software Architect)

Timeline

F-35 Strike Fighter SME/V&V Test Pilot - AMEWAS, Inc.

07.2016 - Current

DDG-1000 Lead Engineer - Northrop Grumman

06.2002 - 07.2016

University of Maryland - University College - Master of Science, Management of Information Systems