Jennifer I. Abreu
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Systems Engineer leader with over 10 years of experience at Lockheed Martin, specializing in Earned Value Management and AI tools to improve project performance. Achievements include a 25% reduction in reporting time and enhanced workflows through effective cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in Tableau and Agile methodologies, consistently delivering successful project outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Control Account Manager / Senior Systems Engineer – ASEV (J8)
Lockheed Martin
Moorestown, NJ
03.2025 - Current
- Manage 55 discrete work packages and 6 LOE accounts (~$20M total), overseeing cost, schedule, and performance under Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
- Implemented automated cost and schedule workflows using Deltek PMCompass and PPMTracker, improving variance tracking and corrective action timeliness.
- Leveraged the LMNavigator AI tool to streamline monthly CAM statusing, reducing reporting time by 25% and improving transition knowledge capture.
- Planned and maintained VEMO staffing models to support 19+ engineers across ASEV development and test activities, ensuring alignment with evolving program demands.
Aegis Guam Deputy Programmatic I&T Lead / Model Driven Testing (MDT) Lead
Lockheed Martin
Moorestown, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Lead monthly status and simulation planning for Guam builds, ensuring Model Driven Testing alignment with integration readiness and mission assurance milestones.
- Serve as Product Owner for a 9-person cross-functional team, overseeing Agile sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Jira metric tracking to ensure successful MDT execution.
- Partner with PMO, CAM, and MEIT leadership to align technical milestones and cost performance with program objectives, utilizing Tableau and Confluence for real-time analytics.
- Built and automated the Labor Curation Workbook, reducing manual charge-tracking hours for CAMs by 15% through Tableau-integrated dashboards.
J6.1 Multi-Element Integration & Test Engineer (MEIT)
Lockheed Martin
Moorestown, NJ
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Led regression test planning and execution for 8–9 baseline delivery elements, ensuring traceability and verification of requirements.
- Conducted integration and regression testing during Japan site support, validating end-to-end AEGIS functionality.
- Partnered with MDA on ETEDDS integration, validating interoperability of weapon systems across distributed test environments.
- Authored and executed System Requirements Verification Plans in DOORs, maintaining test coverage and traceability.
- Created and managed JIRA epics and features to track milestones and testing status across multiple builds.
CSC MEIT / ET&E Coordinator Lead
Lockheed Martin
Moorestown, NJ
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Directed ET&E coordination for SPY-7 and SSR radar test integration, managing schedules and test events to ensure timely customer reporting to AEGIS TechRep.
- Developed and maintained JAZZ test scripts to support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), enhancing traceability and repeatability of regression testing.
- Facilitated biweekly test readiness reviews with Radar and CSC teams, synchronizing hardware and software integration deliverables.
Aegis Guam Flight Test Control Account Manager
Lockheed Martin
Moorestown, NJ
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Served as CAM for flight test efforts (~$4M) managing six LOE and one discrete work package, ensuring EVM compliance and timely reporting through PMCompass and PPMTracker.
- Co-authored Aegis Guam flight test proposal in GenBOE, defining test scope, resource projections, and cost basis.
- Led GRID updates and staffing forecasts for FEM-02 flight test, improving alignment between engineering estimates and financial execution.
J6 Control Account Manager
Lockheed Martin
Moorestown, NJ
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Oversaw cost and schedule tracking for multiple system-level activities under EVM principles.
- Forecasted labor and material estimates to align with long-range staffing plans.
- Supported monthly program reviews with management, presenting charge status and performance analysis.
- Mentored a junior engineer in EVM fundamentals, ensuring seamless transition and succession planning.
- Led ROM cost development for F127 Germany MEIT and INCO scope.
J6 Aegis Combat System Lead
Lockheed Martin
Moorestown, NJ
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Directed delivery of GCCS-M software and hardware for J6 ship installations, providing in-country troubleshooting and customer interface support.
- Managed site readiness, software baselines, and documentation packages (CPDD, Crew Briefs, CPCR Demonstrations).
- Conducted customer-facing status meetings and shipboard integration reviews to ensure mission readiness.
- Trained 4–5 junior engineers in AEGIS product fundamentals through structured classroom and lab-based sessions.
Electronic Warfare Systems I&T Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Owego, NY
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Executed regression testing using signal, pulse, and wave generators; analyzed beam and emitter data to diagnose test case failures.
- Applied MATLAB and test tools to verify EW system functionality across multiple software builds.
Avionics Systems Integration & Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Owego, NY
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Authored and executed test procedures for Personnel Locator System (PLS) verification, Auto Route Replanner (ARR) and pilot workload demonstrations.
- Conducted live customer demonstrations showcasing avionics functionality and crew interface improvements.
- Created Dynamic Control Files (DCFs) for system verification using CReASIS simulation tools.
Firmware Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Owego, NY
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Designed CCI-to-Avalon FPGA interfaces and developed Verilog test benches for hardware verification.
- Automated nightly synthesis builds via Jenkins, and wrote shell/TCL scripts to streamline hardware initialization.
Software Engineer Associate
Lockheed Martin
Owego, NY
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Created Linux device drivers and implemented diagnostic communication services between target hardware and test equipment.
- Developed diagnostic test libraries and integrated function test services within VxWorks environments following DO-178B standards.
- Achieved statement, branch, and MC/DC coverage for C-code testing, ensuring full verification compliance.
Education
M.Eng. - Systems Engineering
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05.2019
B.S. - Computer Engineering
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06.2014
Skills
- Earned value management
- Project management software
- Risk management strategies
- Configuration control processes
- Data visualization
- Agile project tracking
- Collaboration tools
- Python programming
- AI and machine learning
- LMNavigator expertise
- Requirements management
- MATLAB proficiency
- Network analysis
- Data analysis tools
- C programming
- Verilog HDL
- OpenGL programming
- ARM assembly language
- Windows OS proficiency
- Linux OS proficiency
- UNIX OS proficiency
Security Clearance
Active SECRET Security Clearance
Certification
CAM Certified
Honors Leadership Affiliations
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Member
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Member
- Former Moorestown Lead, 200+ members
- Former RMS HOLA Finance Chair, Supported 1,600+ members across 18+ sites
- LM Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP), 2019 Graduate
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Control Account Manager / Senior Systems Engineer – ASEV (J8)
Lockheed Martin
03.2025 - Current
Aegis Guam Deputy Programmatic I&T Lead / Model Driven Testing (MDT) Lead
Lockheed Martin
09.2024 - Current
CSC MEIT / ET&E Coordinator Lead
Lockheed Martin
12.2023 - 09.2024
Aegis Guam Flight Test Control Account Manager
Lockheed Martin
04.2023 - 02.2024
J6 Aegis Combat System Lead
Lockheed Martin
06.2021 - 12.2023
J6 Control Account Manager
Lockheed Martin
12.2019 - 02.2024
J6.1 Multi-Element Integration & Test Engineer (MEIT)
Lockheed Martin
10.2019 - 12.2024
Electronic Warfare Systems I&T Engineer
Lockheed Martin
04.2019 - 10.2019
Avionics Systems Integration & Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin
03.2018 - 04.2019
Firmware Engineer
Lockheed Martin
01.2017 - 03.2018
Software Engineer Associate
Lockheed Martin
07.2014 - 01.2017
M.Eng. - Systems Engineering
Cornell University
B.S. - Computer Engineering
University At Buffalo