Brennan Woughter-Grady
Castle Creek
Summary
Hands-on production and verification technician with experience in commercial and military aerospace programs, including F-35 and Boeing 777X flight control systems. Skilled in test procedure writing, functional and acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and documentation using IBM Rational DOORS and Synergy. Proven ability to support production, aftermarket returns, and lab-based verification in quality-driven environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assembler
Mcintosh
01.2025 - Current
- Performed precision assembly of high-end audio products in accordance with documented work instructions and quality standards.
- Conducted visual and functional inspections to ensure workmanship, consistency, and product quality.
- Maintained a clean, organized workstation and supported efficient production flow in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Technical Intern II
Bae Systems Inc.
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported systems engineering and test activities for commercial and military flight control systems, including the F-35 and multiple additional defense programs.
- Assisted a Systems Engineer with requirements flow-down, test procedure execution, and verification of flight control hardware performance.
- Trained as and functioned in the role of a Test Technician, performing production and aftermarket return testing in compliance with aerospace standards.
- Executed functional and acceptance tests, analyzed results, and documented findings to support engineering validation and production release.
- Worked cross-functionally with engineering, test, and manufacturing teams to resolve hardware discrepancies and improve test processes.
- Identified, documented, and communicated test discrepancies, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions with engineering and production teams.
- Exposure to DO-178 / DO-254, AS9100, and other military standards.
Grocery Stocker
Weis Markets Inc
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported daily operations by maintaining inventory accuracy, following procedures, and working reliably in a fast-paced team environment
Engineering Intern
Alpha-Numero
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Authored, reviewed, and executed verification test procedures for flight control systems supporting the Boeing 777X program.
- Performed laboratory-based functional and verification testing on hardware assemblies using documented procedures and special test equipment.
- Collected and recorded test data, populated test logs and data sheets, and documented anomalies and nonconformances.
- Supported troubleshooting and re-testing of failed units in collaboration with engineering teams to verify corrective actions.
- Assisted in maintaining and updating controlled test documentation and requirements traceability using IBM Rational DOORS and Synergy.
- Ensured compliance with aerospace quality standards, configuration control, and documentation requirements in a regulated test environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NYBachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZBachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Production & Verification Testing
- Test Procedure Writing & Execution
- Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, Power Supplies, and other Special Test Equipment
- Aerospace Quality Standards & Procedures (AS9100, DO-178 / DO-254)
- Flight Control Systems Exposure (F-35, 777X)
- Data Logging / Test Logs & Reports
Timeline
Production Assembler
Mcintosh
01.2025 - Current
Technical Intern II
Bae Systems Inc.
05.2023 - 05.2024
Engineering Intern
Alpha-Numero
08.2022 - 05.2023
Grocery Stocker
Weis Markets Inc
01.2022 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
SUNY Broome Community College
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Pittsburgh