Joseph Bird
Alamogordo,NM
Summary
A devoted and professional missile/munitions Test Engineer who has worked extensively with teams of technicians, quality assurance, and engineers on weapons maintenance and test operations. Understanding the importance of achieving the mission's goals while also accommodating technicians to maintain morale and attention to detail.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Engineer/Environmental, Safety and Health
Lockheed Martin, MFC
White Sands Missile Range , NM
07.2021 - Current
- Analyzed test results to detect issues and track root cause on multiple PAC-3 CRI and MSE missile systems.
- Inspected raw materials and machinery to identify defects and malfunctions across 500+ components.
- Evaluated test results and prepared system-level reports to detail findings and validate system performance.
- Performed testing on 3 different missile systems to determine functionality and optimization ensuring full missile testing was completed before test flight.
- Identified and resolved hardware and software interface obstacles, and oversaw the system integration of over 25 missiles, maintaining procedural compliance and attention to detail.
- Lead teams of technicians and quality assurance personal on several different weapon systems operations on the CPS, SPACE program and OPFIRES, MFC program.
- Collaborated with management to identify hazards and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Facilitated incident investigations, documenting findings and proposing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety inspections of the work environment to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees across all departments.
Senior Ordnance Mechanic
Lockheed Martin, Space Systems
Silverdale, WA
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with engineers to effectively change detrimental flaw within technical data, keeping Lockheed Martin SWFPAC in compliance with navy requirements.
- Preformed maintenance tasks on multiple weapons systems that effectively maintained a good relationship between Lockheed Martin and US Navy.
- Tested, repaired, and updated over 130 equipment systems and components to meet current and expected demands.
- Evaluated deficiencies using precise measuring equipment, insuring an effective product for SWFPAC and Navy Customer.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated schedule changes.
- Successfully completed certifications and training on CAT 3 Cranes, boosting misson effectiveness for Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific.
- Directly supported operations on Trident Missile System and related components.
Reentry System/Reentry Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
United States Air Force
Minot , ND
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintained, assembled and disassembled Protection Level 1, Weapons storage and security system, Minuteman III assets worth $409.9 billion for the Department of Defense ensuring 100% stockpile reliability.
- Trained nine Special Weapons operations and produced 13 certified maintenance teams, enhanced Air Base Wing mission effectiveness by 67%.
- Authored weapons maintenance lesson plans reducing task time and correcting 43 critical errors, decreased training time by 200 man hours.
- Managed unit Weapon storage and security system program orchestrating 23 inspections/maintenance actions, returned NATO to 100% fully mission capable.
- Inspected 846 assets identifying and correcting 362 deficiencies across three weapon systems, boosting NATO/AFGSC deterrence.
- Supervised reentry system/reentry vehicle maintenance, handling, and testing operations guaranteeing proper task completion and attention to detail of all technicians.
- Devoted 120 hours to weapons maintenance truck troubleshooting providing design feedback and enabling USAFE maintenance upgrades.
- Discovered technical order deficiency submitted unsatisfactory report to the DOE guaranteeing explosive safety across AFGSC.
Special Weapons Maintenance Supervisor
United States Air Force
Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
11.2016 - 11.2017
Special Weapons Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
Albuquerque, NM
04.2013 - 11.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Science
American Military University
Online05-2026
Credit Hours Toward Munitions Systems Technology -
Air Force Missile/Munitions Tech School
Wichita Falls, TX2013
High School Diploma -
Oakville Sr. High School
St Louis, MO2012
High School Diploma -
South Tech High School
St. Louis MO2012
Skills
- Current secret clearance
- Reading technical drawings
- Auditing procedures
- Leadership experience
- Training and development skills
- Time management skills
- HAZMAT experience
- OSHA experience
- Explosive safety
- Risk Management
- Information Auditing
- 4-20k Forklift Certified
- Test range experience
- System/ hardware testing skills
- Risk analysis and management
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Test Engineer/Environmental, Safety and Health
Lockheed Martin, MFC
07.2021 - Current
Senior Ordnance Mechanic
Lockheed Martin, Space Systems
06.2019 - 07.2021
Reentry System/Reentry Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
United States Air Force
11.2017 - 04.2019
Special Weapons Maintenance Supervisor
United States Air Force
11.2016 - 11.2017
Special Weapons Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
04.2013 - 11.2016
Credit Hours Toward Munitions Systems Technology -
Air Force Missile/Munitions Tech School
High School Diploma -
South Tech High School
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Science
American Military University
High School Diploma -
Oakville Sr. High School