John B. Davis
St Petersburg,FL
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
F-35 Flight Test Engineer
DCS Corporation
2019.06 - 2021.05
- Supported electronic warfare flight tests of mission data sets in laboratory environments to ensure programmed data met production requirements for operational testing
- Collaborated with intelligence communities and technical leads to define operationally relevant threat modes and priorities tailored to dynamic regions, fulfilling design of experiments objectives
- Analyzed post-test data to evaluate performance results per test plans, reporting findings for stakeholder review and approval
Director of EW Business Development
Selex Galileo Inc
2011.10 - 2018.11
- Managed Aviation Survivability Capability campaigns across cross-functional teams, delivering radar warning systems and DRFM expendables on fourth-generation strike aircraft
- Introduced advanced technologies that exceeded limitations of conventional towed decoys
- Provided electronic support measures for geo-location of radar threats, contributing to the Common Operating Picture for asset protection in contested airspace
- Developed replay and reprogramming tools enabling near real-time agility for modern Electronic Order of Battle
- Partnered closely with AFSOC to identify cost-effective solutions for initial operations in contested environments, maximizing covert capabilities
Senior Analyst, Director Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E)
Department of Defense
2010.01 - 2011.01
- Contracted to support resource management for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, helicopters, and aviation survivability programs within the Department of Defense
- Conducted analysis and reporting on acquisition requirements, program budgets, and timelines to ensure comprehensive evaluation within oversight frameworks
- Regularly interfaced with Program Managers, providing white papers that enhanced acquisition proficiency through early engagement with Developmental Test communities
J3 Staff Liaison Officer
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Served as primary liaison to J3/J5/J8, communicating missile defense capabilities under development and potential deployment for contingency operations
- Coordinated directives from the Secretary of Defense to ensure timely deployment of appropriate missile defense measures for Homeland security
- Authored policy papers for the Joint Staff addressing National Security Council and OSD concerns related to missile defense posture and operational plans
Electronic Warfare Requirements Officer
OPNAV N98
2006.01 - 2008.01
- Fulfilled role as EW System Requirements Officer, directly reporting to the Deputy Commandant of Aviation and briefing Flag-level executives with USD (AT&L)
- Led efforts to designate the MV-22 Osprey as lead platform for Rotary Wing Survivability, presenting requirements to key decision boards
- Authored open architecture software and systems requirements for Integrated Aviation Survivability under the fully funded JATAS Program of Record, advancing an all-domain Systems of Systems approach
Aviation Survivability Rotary Wing IPT Lead (Lvl III PM)
NAVAIR PMA-272
2004.01 - 2006.01
- Directed four Integrated Product Teams overseeing 18 personnel and 13 aircraft series under programs totaling nearly $800M
- Spearheaded major innovations in Marine Aviation during high-combat loss periods in Operation Iraqi Freedom, driving rapid solution delivery
- Secured and applied Congressional funding totaling $250M toward Marine Heavy Lift assets, enhancing infrared countermeasure capabilities in-theater
Helicopter Operational Test Director (OTD EW Systems)
VX-9 China Lake
1999.01 - 2002.01
- Led flight testing for the AN/APR-39 RWR OPEVAL with DOT&E oversight, responsible for briefing and analyzing test phases for program stakeholders
- Developed and refined test methodologies for threat warning systems, enabling enhanced assault capabilities for Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Executed countermeasure flight testing for helicopters, breaking new ground by introducing innovative devices previously limited to fixed-wing platforms, resulting in precedent-setting programmatic and budgetary changes
Timeline
F-35 Flight Test Engineer
DCS Corporation
2019.06 - 2021.05
Director of EW Business Development
Selex Galileo Inc
2011.10 - 2018.11
Senior Analyst, Director Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E)
Department of Defense
2010.01 - 2011.01
J3 Staff Liaison Officer
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
2008.01 - 2010.01
Electronic Warfare Requirements Officer
OPNAV N98
2006.01 - 2008.01
Aviation Survivability Rotary Wing IPT Lead (Lvl III PM)
NAVAIR PMA-272
2004.01 - 2006.01
Helicopter Operational Test Director (OTD EW Systems)
VX-9 China Lake
1999.01 - 2002.01