Jim Lindesmith
Akron,OH
Summary
A system engineer with a unique combination of technical knowledge, business acumen, and leadership who understands the value of customer service
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Project Manager Sr Staff
Lockheed Martin
05.2021 - Current
- Led day to day technical execution of 25 person cross functional engineering development team including systems, software, cybersecurity, electrical and mechanical engineers
- Led development performed in a Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) framework including agile software development activities, and Environmental Qualification Testing (MIL-STD-810)
- Performed Program Manager tasks including establishing cost and schedule baselines and performing monthly cost account management activities for a $50M program
- Performed risk and opportunity management which included working with safety engineering teams to perform Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) on electro-optical and power distribution hardware and human machine interface software products
- Operated in accordance with AS9100 Quality Management System standards
- Led proposal efforts to develop technical white papers and establishing system architectures
- Led research and development projects responsible for generation of technical roadmaps for Laser and Sensor Systems product lines
Systems Engineer Staff
Lockheed Martin
10.2010 - 05.2021
- Worked as payload Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for lighter-than-air tethered aerostat system programs responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of system payloads ($40M)
- Led multiple payload integration efforts through full life cycle engineering process to achieve enhanced mission capability for Army customer (EO/IR sensors, radars, communication radios)
- Developed and managed requirements and interfaces for payload integration onto aerostat system
- Developed Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM) and test plans/procedures to verify requirements
- Led integration and test events demonstrating electrical, mechanical, software and system functionality
- Developed and managed technical data package (TDP) documents and drawings
- Supported proposals and generated personnel resource plans and schedules
- Served as technical liaison with both internal and external Army customers
Engineering Leadership Development Program
Lockheed Martin
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Performed system integration and test engineering activities for the One Shot sniper scope wind assist program
- Performed engineering statistical analysis using MATLAB
- Repaired Electro-Optical cameras
- Worked as Configuration and Data Management Lead for multiple programs
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX05-2011
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH12-2007
Skills
- People focused, team-oriented, flexible, and self-motivated with outstanding leadership abilities and excellent communication skills
- Engineering skills include requirements decomposition, interface definition, system architecture development, integration and test, and production and sustainment support
- Project management skills include proposal development, resource planning, cost account management, performing program reviews, and subcontract management
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager Sr Staff
Lockheed Martin
05.2021 - Current
Systems Engineer Staff
Lockheed Martin
10.2010 - 05.2021
Engineering Leadership Development Program
Lockheed Martin
01.2008 - 10.2010
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Southern Methodist University
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Dayton
Tools
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Cameo, JIRA, Visio, DOORS, Windchill, MATLAB
Extras
- Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified
- Volunteered and led multiple STEM activities at local schools
- Keynote speaker at Women in Engineering event at Kent State University
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