Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
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Stephen Daniel Dunn
BOWLING GREEN,VA
Summary
Accomplished Systems Engineer and Test & Evaluation professional with 14 years of DoD experience in aircraft, weapons, and avionics. Specializes in systems integration, requirements engineering, and configuration control, with expertise in MIL-STD-1760 and MIL-STD-1553. Collaborates across teams to implement AI, APIs, and automation, enhancing operational execution and minimizing technical risk.
Overview
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Certificate in Engineering Technology
14
years of professional experience
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Certificate
Work History
ACT1 Federal LLCArlington, VA
Sr. Avionics Engineer / Mission Planning Architect
10.2025 - 07.2026
Job overview
- Provided systems and software engineering support for F-35 Mission Planning Enterprise, evaluating applications against system requirements and coordinating avionics, cloud, EW/RF, sensor, weapons, reprogramming, acquisition, and test stakeholders to ensure compliance with architecture, interfaces, cybersecurity controls, and SETR criteria.
- Designed Combat Data Systems Interactive Master Schedule Tracker Dashboard for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, developing Microsoft Project-based Integrated Master Schedule with WBS, baselines, milestones, and critical-path analysis to enhance project tracking and decision support.
- Authored program SOW and requirements framework for secure read-only AMS/PMT acquisition-data integration, ensuring requirements traceability and comprehensive architecture and security design, including Entra ID/RBAC, audit logging, and change control for effective deployment and sustainment.
SAM Inc CorpLexington Park, MD
Engineering Technologist / Weapons Flight Test Eng
10.2023 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Conducted F-35 GAU-22/A 25 mm gun integration and developmental T&E, verifying MIL-STD-1760/1553 connections and C2 commands to ensure system readiness and accuracy of weapons-release logic.
- Built Arduino/RS-232 solid-state-relay hardware-in-the-loop capability for power sequencing and release-consent simulation, enhancing testing reliability.
- Developed C++, C#, LabVIEW, and SQL tools; authored test plans and procedures; and resolved hardware/software interface issues, streamlining testing processes.
Strategic Technology Institute Inc (STI)Newport News, VA
Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrical)
08.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Maintained electrical, avionics, mission, weapons-interface, and countermeasures control systems on CH-53D, MH-53D, and MH-60R/S aircraft, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Executed MIL-STD-1553/1760 checks, troubleshooting wiring and harness issues, replacing components, verifying functionality, controlling configuration, and conducting corrective maintenance to enhance aircraft readiness.
- Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft systems to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques to enhance operational efficiency.
- Executed timely repairs on engines, landing gear, and electrical systems to minimize downtime.
Advanced IT Concepts IncFort Eustis, VA
Aircraft Electrician II
05.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Maintained and troubleshot AH-64D/E electrical, avionics, weapons, mission, and countermeasures control systems, ensuring operational readiness.
- Performed wiring and harness fault isolation, MIL-STD-1553/1760 interface checks, and component replacement, conducting functional testing to ensure airworthiness and mission reliability.
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in various aircraft models, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical failures using advanced troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline maintenance processes and improve operational efficiency.
Lockheed Martin & SikorskyLexington Park, MD
Electrical Flight Systems Technician III
08.2020 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Installed, configured, tested, and troubleshot CH-53K fly-by-wire controls, radar, navigation, EW sensors, weapons-release, mission, and countermeasures systems, ensuring operational readiness for critical flight operations.
- Performed MIL-STD-1553/1760 communications testing, wiring/harness validation, fault isolation, configuration verification, and flight-line repairs, contributing to safe and reliable aircraft performance through thorough functional checks.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues to maintain system integrity.
- Collaborated with engineers to implement upgrades and enhancements for complex systems.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on critical systems, ensuring operational readiness and reliability.
ManTech InternationalLexington Park, MD
Engineering Technician II
09.2016 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Supported F/A-18 and EA-18G weapons employment, weaponeering, stores planning, and mission-planning systems, enhancing operational readiness.
- Developed traceable requirements, QA test cases, SOPs, technical reports, and SETR/accreditation products, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and maintaining mission-database integrity.
- Conducted equipment testing and troubleshooting to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design modifications for improved performance.
- Maintained detailed documentation of technical processes and project specifications.
Booz Allen HamiltonLexington Park, MD
Senior Software Engineer
09.2014 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Designed and optimized SQL Server databases, SQL objects, and secure DoD data workflows to ensure reliability and performance for mission-critical applications.
- Developed .NET applications, APIs, and user-interface enhancements; automated mission-planning/logistics workflows; resolved database, network, connectivity, cybersecurity, and application-performance issues to support operational efficiency.
- Led software development projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and enhancing team collaboration.
- Implemented agile methodologies, improving project efficiency and stakeholder engagement.
BAE SystemsCalifornia, MD
Programmer Analyst III
11.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Developed logistics and mission-planning applications to enhance NAVAIR operational efficiency.
- Managed SQL Server and Access databases, optimized queries for improved performance, ensured secure data flows, and integrated diverse data sources for informed operational decision support.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver high-quality software products.
Education
American Public UniversityCharles Town, WV
Master of Science from Aerospace Science, Propulsion Systems
2027
DeVry University School of TechnologyChicago, IL
Bachelor of Science from Engineering Technology, Project Management
08-2025
DeVry UniversityLisle, IL
Associate of Applied Science from Engineering Technology, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
03-2025
DeVry UniversityChicago, IL
Associate of Applied Science from Information Technology, Computer Networking and Internet of Things
06-2024
Skills
- Systems engineering, integration & architecture
- Avionics systems
- MIL-STD-1760 aircraft/store communications
- Command and control, stores management
- Test planning
- Test evaluation
- Requirements traceability
- SETR, RMF/cybersecurity & secure networks
- Software development
- Data-bus testing
- Interface management
- Fire-control logic & weapons-release interfaces
Timeline
Sr. Avionics Engineer / Mission Planning Architect
ACT1 Federal LLC
10.2025 - 07.2026
Engineering Technologist / Weapons Flight Test Eng
SAM Inc Corp
10.2023 - 01.2025
Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrical)
Strategic Technology Institute Inc (STI)
08.2023 - 10.2023
Aircraft Electrician II
Advanced IT Concepts Inc
05.2023 - 08.2023
Electrical Flight Systems Technician III
Lockheed Martin & Sikorsky
08.2020 - 10.2022
Engineering Technician II
ManTech International
09.2016 - 08.2019
Senior Software Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
09.2014 - 10.2016
Programmer Analyst III
BAE Systems
11.2012 - 06.2013
DeVry University
Associate of Applied Science from Engineering Technology, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
DeVry University
Associate of Applied Science from Information Technology, Computer Networking and Internet of Things
American Public University
Master of Science from Aerospace Science, Propulsion Systems
DeVry University School of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Engineering Technology, Project Management
Certification
- Secure AI Design
- Cloud Architecture
- Engineering Technology (AI/ML)
- Information Technology (Networking/IoT)
Languages
English Spoken: Advanced
Written: Advanced
Read: Advanced
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Accomplishments
Designed and developed the CDS Integrated Management Systems Dashboard (CDS IMSD), unifying program schedules, deliverables, dependencies, procurement, financials, resources, risks, cybersecurity, governance, and executive KPIs into a single decision-support platform; successfully demonstrated the working prototype with representative data and earned strong stakeholder approval for its usability, integration, and program-visibility improvements.
Custom
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-dunn-sr-9103451116
Additional Experience:
- Ordnance Technician II (DynCorp International, August 2011 - November 2012) Lexington Park, MD
- Aviation Ordnance Technician (AECOM, January 2008 - October 2011) Ridgecrest, CA
- Aviation Ordnance Technician Supervisor (US Navy, July 1998-2008) Coronado, CA
- Aircraft Experience: FA-18A/B/C/DE/F, EA-18G, CH-53D/E/K, MH-53D, CH46, SH-60B/F, SH-2, MH-60R/S, T/AV-8B, AH-1W/N/Y/Z, (T)AH-64D/E, F-35A/B/C.
- Federal focus: DoD/NASA aerospace systems, weapons T&E, mission planning, C2 integration, interface control, interoperability, mission assurance, technical reviews, lifecycle sustainment, cloud/AI-enabled decision support, and flight-line troubleshooting.