Cates Harman
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic Systems Integration & Test Engineer with extensive experience in testing cutting edge technologies. Successfully led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and managing system nonconformances.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Integration & Test Engineer
ASML-Cymer San Diego
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Led team of engineers through product first shipment and customer support phases for the NXE3800 program
- Coordinated testing and integration of machine components and software patches with multiple competency teams to ensure seamless delivery.
- Facilitated collaboration among key contributors during high-pressure situations to address system downtimes, customer escalations, and meet tight test schedules.
- Collected, tracked, investigated, and followed up on system non-conformances from test and manufacturing teams to enhance product reliability.
- Maintained detailed task lists and schedules to optimize test and integration timelines
- Scheduled and conducted daily meetings with key stakeholders to collect and distribute information on open tasks and to drive progress.
- Communicated technical understanding of upcoming tests to prioritize test goals to various stakeholders
- Developed multiple process improvement documents and instructions for new STE's. Standardized processes to avoid common pitfalls
- Built multiple testing flow charts for new product deliverables
Systems Test Engineer
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Los Angeles, California
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed, planned, and coordinated system test alternative projects with customer organizations to ensure successful project outcomes
- Coordinated with major partners to identify and mitigate risks while adhering to aggressive test schedules
- Provided engineering recommendations to government customers based on technical expertise to support informed decision-making
- Developed multiple security memoranda for record and shepherded them through the government security process
Test Engineer
Emerging Technologies CTF, United States Air Force
Lancaster , CA
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Led team of 5 engineers to plan, execute, analyze, and report on a $500M Test Program focused on sensor fusion and radar systems; identified and effectively utilized the strengths of each team member to complete the program prior to deadline and under budget
- Delivered analysis and data products for multiple test programs, providing clear, actionable insights to customers for swift decision-making impacting hundreds of millions of dollars. Informed customers of deficiencies and improvements based on analytical results
- Supported engineers on 11 test programs for new technologies, including EO/IR, radar, electronic warfare, acoustic, autonomy, and small unmanned aerial systems.
- Assessed and managed risk to personnel, test assets, and data integrity throughout test programs, serving as project safety lead and mentoring new safety leads.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Ohio University
Athens05-2016
Skills
- Test Planning
- Test Reporting
- Requirements analysis
- Nonconformance Management
- Data analysis
- Safety protocols
- Test asset management
- Resource Management
Timeline
Systems Integration & Test Engineer
ASML-Cymer San Diego
09.2022 - 07.2025
Systems Test Engineer
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
10.2021 - 09.2022
Test Engineer
Emerging Technologies CTF, United States Air Force
09.2016 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Ohio University