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George Onwukwe

Glenn Dale,MD

Summary

Results-driven Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in model-based systems engineering, requirements traceability, and test plan development. Committed to enhancing system performance and ensuring compliance in complex defense environments.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Linthicum Heights, Maryland
11.2022 - 06.2023

Contributed to development and verification of advanced computing subsystems within regulated defense environments.

Supported decomposition and verification of system-level requirements for complex control monitoring platforms.

Developed test plans to evaluate system behavior across various operating conditions, ensuring performance reliability.

Executed simulation-based analysis to assess engine control behavior by defining parameters and analyzing results.

Identified risks impacting certification readiness through analysis of system performance characteristics and dependencies.

Employed Cameo MBSE for functional modeling and requirements traceability, ensuring alignment with verification artifacts.

Collaborated with software, hardware, and configuration management teams to maintain consistency in lifecycle data.

Ensured integrity of requirements and test data through strict configuration management and documentation practices.

Senior Principal Systems Engineer

The Boeing Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2021 - 11.2022

Provided systems engineering and certification support for B-52 re-engine program focusing on requirements traceability and airworthiness compliance.

Converted B-52H electrical wiring diagrams for landing gear control into structured presentations within Cameo MBSE environment.

Performed model-element-to-requirement traceability, linking aircraft-level functional requirements to LRU-level elements for verification readiness.

Supported analysis of control system interfaces to ensure alignment with safety performance and certification objectives.

Conducted peer reviews of certification artifacts and engineering documents using DOORS, Cameo, CMPro, and PowerPoint to ensure compliance with standards.

Collaborated with systems, electrical, propulsion, and integration teams to maintain consistency across requirements models throughout system lifecycle.

Principal Systems Engineer

The Boeing Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
11.2018 - 05.2021

Created and maintained system certification plans to ensure compliance with performance standards.

Analyzed system performance, identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements in technical quality.

Served as technical interface lead for certification and architecture teams, facilitating cross-team collaboration.

Developed comprehensive test plans and managed test articles for subsystem design and verification.

Designed integration and test processes to verify system functionality and compliance effectively.

Conducted Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), identifying potential hazards and safety-critical functions.

Reviewed control system interfaces to ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements for propulsion programs.

Utilized MIL-STD-882E guidelines to write hazard management plans considering performance and cost constraints.

Senior Systems Engineer

Coherent Technical Services
Lexington Park, Maryland
04.2018 - 11.2018
  • Executed analytical acquisition and technical engineering support for US Navy's AARGM-ER weapon system.
    Conducted thorough systems and functional requirements analysis via DOORS, ensuring total coverage.
    Utilized IBM Jazz software to update subsystem documentation for AARGM-ER.
    Implemented engineering methods to improve integration and requirements engineering efficiency.
    Promoted consistent technical discipline application across all engineering efforts.

Senior Systems Engineer

Textron Inc.
Hunt Valley, Maryland
06.2015 - 04.2018

Provided comprehensive support for One System Remote Video Terminal (OSRVT) enabling tactical video data sharing among command elements.

Supported system integration testing of OSRVT, ensuring functionality across multiple antenna configurations and verifying performance for reliable video transmission.

Conducted detailed analysis of system and functional requirements using DOORS platform to ensure complete coverage and maintain traceability throughout development lifecycle.

Updated architecture models utilizing enterprise architecture methodologies to enhance system design, aligning OSRVT with user needs and program objectives.

Senior Systems Engineer

TASC (Volt Technical Systems)
Washington DC, DC
10.2009 - 06.2015

Provided support at FAA headquarters by utilizing NextGen NAS software tools.

Performed migration of NAS AIM flight services requirements into DOORS database software.

Facilitated information exchange between TASC contract engineering and FAA personnel.

Employed Time-Based Operations (TBO) tools alongside Air Traffic Management (ATM) concepts to manage air traffic efficiently.

Utilized TBO with Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM) for strategic planning using aggregate trajectory data.

Conducted engineering and systems development, capturing user requirements and coordinating enterprise architecture identification.

Executed Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RMA) analyses for NAS and system architecture studies.

Reviewed FAA CDRL documents using WebCM for real-time analysis of cost, schedule, and technical impacts.

Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Annapolis, Maryland
01.2009 - 04.2009

Developed doors module templates to capture, track, and manage performance specifications for US Navy’s surface mine countermeasure unmanned undersea vehicle.

Contributed to standard CMMI appraisal method by defining direct and indirect process area artifacts.

  • Facilitated SCAMPI effort that achieved CMMI Level 3 certification for the facility.

Principal Engineer

The Boeing Company
Arlington, VA
01.2002 - 01.2009

Executed ballistic missile defense simulations for performance assessments and battle management communication functions at DOD's Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center in Colorado.

Participated weekly in Concurrent Test & Training Operations team meetings and Program Engineering Review Board sessions.

Served as technical interface during Technical Interchange Meetings with DOD Missile Defense Agency counterparts.

Contributed to development and analysis as a member of the Missile Defense National Team B.

Reviewed technical product content and details, providing technical interface to Missile Defense Agency counterparts as needed.

Represented Concurrent Test & Training Operations team at essential Program Engineering Review Board meetings at Lockheed Martin’s facility.

Reported ballistic missile defense simulation capabilities and performance assessments to Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center regularly.

Implemented service-oriented architecture for application service layers in the ballistic missile defense simulation tool, ensuring effective protocol functionality.

Systems Engineer

Computer Sciences Corporation
Arlington, VA
03.1997 - 01.2002

Modeled, simulated, and analyzed system specifications and mission ground control for NASA at Goddard Space Flight Center.

Supported telemetry by processing ephemeris data and formatting files using in-house simulation tools.

Collaborated with IPT teams to develop robust ground segment control systems.

Utilized JIRA, Confluence, and Agile testing methodologies on a daily basis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05.1992

Skills

  • Systems architecture
  • Model-based systems engineering
  • Requirements traceability
  • Test plan development
  • Hazard analysis
  • Configuration management

Timeline

Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
11.2022 - 06.2023

Principal Systems Engineer

The Boeing Company
11.2018 - 05.2021

Senior Systems Engineer

Coherent Technical Services
04.2018 - 11.2018

Senior Systems Engineer

Textron Inc.
06.2015 - 04.2018

Senior Systems Engineer

TASC (Volt Technical Systems)
10.2009 - 06.2015

Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation
01.2009 - 04.2009

Principal Engineer

The Boeing Company
01.2002 - 01.2009

Systems Engineer

Computer Sciences Corporation
03.1997 - 01.2002

Senior Principal Systems Engineer

The Boeing Company
2021 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Southern University And A&M College
George Onwukwe