Hi, I’m
Christopher J. Hardaway
Locust Grove,USA
Summary
Goal-oriented aerospace engineering professional with a passion for regulatory oversight and operational safety in aircraft certification programs. Committed to fostering excellence and efficiency in the aerospace industry through modernized technology, techniques, and practices that adhere to government safety standards. Seeking a lead role to utilize advanced engineering knowledge and cutting-edge safety and risk management approaches to ensure aircraft reliability and airworthiness. Focused on diligent training, collaborative teamwork, mentorship, and leadership to achieve career objectives. Experienced in applying engineering principles to real-world problems resulting in impactful solutions. Possesses strong analytical skills and technical knowledge to enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for innovation and solving complex technical challenges. Known for delivering high-quality moral solutions and driving team success through effective collaboration and adaptability. Proficient in systems analysis, project management, and technical troubleshooting.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
9
Certification
Work History
USAF - 409 SUPPLY CHAIN MGT SQ AFMC/GUEA
Aerospace/General Engineer: NH-3
06.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Lead for multi-million dollar engineering sustainment projects for C-130 establishing technical procedures and policies requiring contractor’s compliance
- Projects include C-130 (EFI/RDU) Electronic Flight Instrument/Radar Display Unit, Ground collision Avoidance system (GCAS) repair, Mode Select, and Fuel Quantity Indicators
- Worked with IPT and oversaw contractors for design approvals holding PDR, CDRs, and TRR for safety of flight certification
- Generate and oversee regulatory compliance documents and procedures for contractors
- Generated documentation include: Performance work statements (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Market Research Report (MRR), Acquisition plan, Wage Determination Report, Green Procurement report, Ozone depleting substance report, Return on Investment (ROI) analysis report
- Overseeing certification and airworthiness of avionics on C-130 aircraft
- Serve as approving authority and the organization’s technical specialist in design and development engineering for critical systems and subsystems
- Evaluate technological trends and formulate overall design concepts and criteria to establish the baseline for state-of-the-art engineering
- Perform complex and comprehensive analysis with high urgency and use systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects employing innovative techniques and methods to achieve goals
- Serve as a consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists, agency and/or Department of Defense (DoD) officials responsible for broad program operations
- Serve as the technical expert for the organization and provides status and advisory services to superiors on problems, issues, and projects in assigned program areas
- Perform various engineering projects/tasks to sustain assigned systems/items to include reverse engineering, software sustainment, resolution of item deficiencies, establishment/improvement of processes, obsolescence mitigation, and engineering efforts to improve the availability/reliability and/or reduce cost of the system
- When necessary, secure, commit, and obligate funds for CSAG/GSD/UUT projects
- Collaborate with all affected parties and plan necessary resources
- Schedule and track progress to ensure successful completion and implementation of project/task
- Lead design reviews/meetings and generate reports and briefings to communicate status progress to stakeholders
- Fully supports C-130 avionics IPT as needed providing engineering input in market researches, technical evaluations, routine briefings, and any other requested capacity
- Engineering support of the IPT has provided technical inputs and solutions that have enhanced the effectiveness of the IPT as a whole
- Department of Defense Secret Clearance: 6/20/2011 - present
- SPRDE Level 3 Certified: 8/15/2018 - present
- C-130 Avionics: 2017-present
- C-5 Structures: 2015-2017: GS-12
Navy - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAVSEA)
Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer: GS-11
05.2011 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Leader in Navy Procurement of Airborne Laser Mine Detections System (ALMDS) for use on MH-60S
- Established and certified Ready for Issue (RFI) procedures with compliance reports to ensure that required specifications are met and to correct any deficiencies for test readiness and aircraft airworthiness in support of $62.5 million acquisition
- Evaluated system for fleet readiness as test Conductor for Ready for Issue (RFI) procedures, performed software build verification, laser stability testing, and other government required safety interlock testing procedures
- Supported Factory Acceptance Test Procedures (FATP) at leading contractor, Northrop Grumman, facilities
- Completed system hardware validation and verification
- Supported ALMDS Developmental Testing, Operational Assessment testing, and Modeling and Simulation testing
- Lead System Engineer Tasking
- Designed a Model-Based system engineering approach using Rational Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS), a requirements management tool for the requirement and deficiency analysis of the ALMDS system
- Developed and maintained ALMDS deficiency report matrix analyzing and combining over 300 deficiencies reported from Navy Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR), Navy Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX-21), and program offices trouble reports
- Established Program Manager (PMS 495) project issue list, which identifies the major deficiencies, risk analysis, and risk mitigation plans of the system
- Supported Littoral Combat Ship Mission Module System (LCS MMS) requirement analysis for ALMDS
- Created System Requirements Verification Matrix (SRVM), which included verification and validation analysis of Operational Requirements Documentation (ORD) from multiple operational test and evaluations reports
- Created Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) which required the traceability analysis of over 500 parent-child government capability requirements for ALMDS from ORD, Prime Item Development Document Specification (PIDS), Interface Requirements Document (IRD), and Environmental Profile Plan (EPP)
- Served as IPT participant for Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) that would provide improved reliability of ALMDS pod subsystem
- Supported ALMDS Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) Test
- Provided guidance and training to Multi-Mission Helicopter (MH-60S) 'Sierra' flight crew on ALMDS usability and the generation of test reports to include post-test data analysis
- Performed data analysis for the research and support of new software to improve the system
- Collaborated with prime contractor and customer in test as liaison for software and hardware support
- Leading efforts for Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) Navy Early Deployment Readiness
- Evaluated the needs of the Raw Data Recorder (RDR) system, and developed the necessary equipment to achieve efficient capability of the RDR system
- Budget tracking for over $131,000 worth of procurement items of ALMDS RDR subsystem
- Led the development and assembly of prototype, wrote pertinent work instructions, and reviewed technical drawings for machining
- Researched and procured over $5,000 of available Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) items for use in ALMDS early deployment of RDR system to the Navy
- Supported design and review of technical drawings
- Performed Asset tracking for the entire ALMDS Lab/RDR System
- Department of Defense Secret Clearance
NASA - NASA Glenn Research Center
Aerospace Engineer-Coop: GS-7
06.2009 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Involved in research and Analysis for Altair Lunar Lander Constellation Project
- Performed Uncertainty Analysis of rocket test facilities for improved performance and data accuracy
- Researched for Aerojet AJ-10 rocket engine LOX and liquid methane (LCH4) design for feasibility
- Performed uncertainty analysis on Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) heat transfer system for fuel tank
- Research Engineer in Acoustics Branch
- Coded in C++ to assist in data analysis
- Performed research to investigate jet engine noise
- Clearance: Confidential
Education
Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee, AL
Master of Science from Electrical Engineering with an Emphasis on Systems Engineering
08.2012
Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee, AL
Bachelor of Science from Aerospace Engineering – Cum Laude
05.2011
Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee, AL
Bachelor of Science from Physics – Cum Laude
05.2011
Skills
- Auto CAD
- C
- Project management
- Project planning
- Data analysis
- Technical reporting
- Engineering documentation
- System troubleshooting
- Structural analysis
- Quality assurance testing
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer skills
- Team building
- Analytical thinking
- Technical drawings
Accomplishments
- Achieved C-130 aircraft readiness by completing by solving obsolescence issues with pilot navigation display with accuracy and efficiency.
Professional Membership & Volunteer Experience
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Membership
- Toastmaster Procurement Club 3344, Active Member
- Aero Club Robins AFB, Membership
- Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Aerospace Education Officer/Mission Ops
- Jubilee Christian Church of Atlanta (JCC), Media/IT Department Head
- Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), Board of Directors
- 448 SCMW Employee Committee Meeting, Board Member
Home
1140 Abundance Dr., Locust Grove, GA, 30248
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Damage Tolerance Certification
- SPRDE Systems Engineering Level 3 Certified
- Boeing Aircraft Structural Repair Part I, II, & III Certification
- Cyber Security Workforce Member: IAT 1 Certified
- Corrosion Prevention and Control Course I, II Certification -IBM Rational DOORS Proficient
- Fatigue, Fracture, Mechanics and Damage Tolerance Trained
- CompTIA Security+ Certified
- Aircraft Battle Damage (ABDR) Engineer Certification
- Auto CAD, C++, Excel Trained
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Graphic Design
- Playing Saxophone for church
- Snowboarding
- Running
- Golf
- Web Development and Design
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations.
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs.
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Work-life balancePaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementTimeline
Aerospace/General Engineer: NH-3
USAF - 409 SUPPLY CHAIN MGT SQ AFMC/GUEA
06.2015 - Current
Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer: GS-11
Navy - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAVSEA)
05.2011 - 05.2015
Aerospace Engineer-Coop: GS-7
NASA - NASA Glenn Research Center
06.2009 - 05.2011
Tuskegee University
Bachelor of Science from Aerospace Engineering – Cum Laude
Tuskegee University
Bachelor of Science from Physics – Cum Laude
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Damage Tolerance Certification
- SPRDE Systems Engineering Level 3 Certified
- Boeing Aircraft Structural Repair Part I, II, & III Certification
- Cyber Security Workforce Member: IAT 1 Certified
- Corrosion Prevention and Control Course I, II Certification -IBM Rational DOORS Proficient
- Fatigue, Fracture, Mechanics and Damage Tolerance Trained
- CompTIA Security+ Certified
- Aircraft Battle Damage (ABDR) Engineer Certification
- Auto CAD, C++, Excel Trained
Tuskegee University
Master of Science from Electrical Engineering with an Emphasis on Systems Engineering
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