JACK M. BARNEY
Boulder,CO
Summary
Test Engineer with experience in spacecraft systems verification, automated test development, and digital test equipment operation. Skilled in developing and executing test scripts and procedures, troubleshooting hardware and software, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Hands-on experience with GPS systems, RF test equipment, and Linux-based platforms, with a passion for continuous learning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Engineer
Blue Canyon Technologies
Lafayette, CO
05.2025 - Current
- Develop and execute test procedures to support system-level spacecraft requirement verification and validation
- Create and implement automated test scripts in Ruby and COSMOS, significantly reducing test duration
- Enhance test team coding standards through implementation of object-oriented programming in the existing code base
- Operate and configure test equipment, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and thermal chambers, based on test requirements
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software issues identified during testing.
- Coordinate efforts with systems engineers, AIT, and specialized engineering teams to define and validate requirements, resolve technical issues, and maintain project schedule compliance.
Research Assistant
Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR)
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and executed server-hosted MATLAB script to process and analyze data from several global u-blox GNSS receivers for identification and alerting of possible jamming events
- Developed a low-cost autonomous GNSS monitoring system utilizing a u-blox receiver and C++ parsing functions on Raspberry Pi, facilitating low-cost monitoring of potential GNSS jamming sites
- Executed signal generator tests to evaluate correlation between AGC and input power for u-blox receivers
- Refined MATLAB logging code to facilitate real-time visualization of GNSS data
- Trained new employees on data parser functionality and outlined actionable enhancements for future projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder12-2024
Skills
- Ruby, MATLAB, C, Python, COSMO
- Windows, Linux
- JIRA, Confluence
- Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Power Supplies
- Eagle Scout (BSA)
Timeline
Test Engineer
Blue Canyon Technologies
05.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR)
06.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Colorado Boulder