Irving Allen
Syracuse,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Principal Engineer, Electrical
Northrop Grumman | AVE IATC
09.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the design, development, and implementation of advanced systems for aerospace and defense applications
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints
- Provided expert guidance on test and systems engineering principles, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
- Driven innovation by developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions to enhance system performance and reliability
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
- Implemented rigorous testing and quality assurance protocols
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all engineering processes, designs, and modifications.
Lead Engineer
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE F22 Program Office | Hill Air Force Base, UT
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Providing support to Integrated Maintenance Information Systems (IMIS)
- Monitored Contractor Development of Operational Framework Products
- 1553 Adapter Procurement, Modification and Repair
- System Database integration with Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), Integrated Logistics Support – Supply (ILS-S), Reliability and Maintainability System (REMIS), and Comprehensive Engine Management System (CEMS).
Radar Engineer
84TH Radar Evaluation Squadron | ACC/RADES
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Providing evaluation, monitoring, and analysis of radar data
- Using proprietary tools developed by the RADES teams
- Radar Operations Systems and Telecommunications.
Radar Operations Systems and Telecommunications
Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division | AFLCMC/HBZ
06.2011 - 05.2019
- Upgraded System Hardware and Software
- Lead Engineer for the Tactical Voice Communications System (TVCS)
- Provided IPT Support for Systems Engineering Plans
- Provided policy and procedures evaluation
- Responsible for the design and development of the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Mobile Rack
- Managed the Development and planning of the legacy AN/TYQ-23(V)5 Modular Control Element (MCE)
- The Software was put into a GOLD Standard Storage condition for possible reuse in the future
- The ISF Sunset Plan included the Disposition of the software library, the preparation of the V800 software version for entry into the USAF Automated Computer Program Identification Numbers System (ACPINS), Disposition of government-furnished equipment (GFE), Transfer of Technical Order (TO) management, Funding closeout
- Lead Engineer for the re-baselined to include OS upgrade (XP End-of-Life (EOL))
- The following systems were upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7
- Developed Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for XP EOL
- Created a list of Deliverables for SOW
- Worked with IPT on General Requirements for Brix hardware, Cabling, and Connectors
- Oversaw testing for CQT, DT/OT, and CTE
- Additional Duties
- Division HBZ Information Assurance Officer (IAO)/Cyber Liaison Officer
- Branch HBZI Cyber Security/ISSO Alternate
- Proactively identified opportunities to improve operational efficiency and collaborated with relevant stakeholders to implement recommended solutions.
- Optimized application performance by utilizing appropriate AWS services such as Elastic Load Balancing, Auto Scaling Groups, and Amazon RDS instances.
Evaluated Signal Information From System Recognition Software for the Airborne Warning and Control (AWAC)
53rd Wing | 68 EWS/EWR
04.2000 - 04.2004
- Provided database analysis, maintenance, and technical assistance for US and FMS customers
- Liaison to NATO during annual conferences and Technical Interchange Meetings
- Provided technical advice, guidance, and assistance in areas requiring engineering expertise.
Lead Engineer
Air Armament Center | AAC/WM
04.1998 - 06.2000
- Evaluated system performance, specifications, design, and production requirements
- Conducted project initial and final operational test and evaluation programs
- Lead Engineer responsible for all system and manufacturing engineering matters at facilities where contractors were designing and building new products, integrated components, systems, and subsystems of major weapon systems.
Lead Engineer
Air Armament Center | ASC/YAQ
04.1995 - 04.1998
- Preparation of contract documents
- Lead Engineer for Systems analysis and integration product team responsible for missile system integration, aircraft integration, software processes, test programs, seeker and guidance issues, and weapon effectiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing product lineups.
- Enhanced product performance by streamlining design processes and implementing automation tools.
- Delivered solutions that met client expectations while adhering to strict regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential risks.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
Power System Manager
Wright Laboratory | WL/MNAA
06.1989 - 04.1995
- Led a four-member team in the redesign of a capacitor power supply
- Managed the development of system design, test plans, and directed the reconfiguration upgrade of the 4.8 Mega Joule Capacitor Bank Power Supply
- Test Director for the Electromagnetic Waveform shaping /pulsed capacitor Power Supply
- Led a six-member team in developing test procedures, diagnostic systems for recording test data, and worked with in-house experiments and other contractual programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05.1989
Skills
- Quality assurance methodologies
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Test-driven development
- Technical research
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Coordination
- Technical Leadership
- Aerospace Engineering
- Research and analysis
- Project Management
- System optimization techniques
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
Governmentinformation
Secret, US Citizen
Training
- APDP Engineering & Technical Management, Practitioner, 09/26/22
- APDP Engineering, 3 – Legacy, 10/11/94
- APDP Program Management, Level 2-Practitioner, 10/19/94
- APDP Test and Evaluation Management, Level 2-Practitioner
Timeline
Senior Principal Engineer, Electrical
Northrop Grumman | AVE IATC
09.2023 - Current
Lead Engineer
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE F22 Program Office | Hill Air Force Base, UT
10.2021 - 06.2023
Radar Engineer
84TH Radar Evaluation Squadron | ACC/RADES
05.2019 - 10.2021
Radar Operations Systems and Telecommunications
Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division | AFLCMC/HBZ
06.2011 - 05.2019
Evaluated Signal Information From System Recognition Software for the Airborne Warning and Control (AWAC)
53rd Wing | 68 EWS/EWR
04.2000 - 04.2004
Lead Engineer
Air Armament Center | AAC/WM
04.1998 - 06.2000
Lead Engineer
Air Armament Center | ASC/YAQ
04.1995 - 04.1998
Power System Manager
Wright Laboratory | WL/MNAA
06.1989 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
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