Accomplished Hardware Design Engineer with a proven track record at Northrop Grumman Corporation - GBSD, specializing in COTS hardware development and system integration. Expert in CPLM and NX, with a strong foundation in teamwork and adaptability. Recognized for innovative design solutions and effective vendor negotiations, enhancing project outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hardware Design Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation - GBSD
Huntsville, AL
08.2023 - Current
Developed the team design of COTS hardware components by using CPLM to create design documents, coordinating with team members to develop CAD drawings, and creating product development packages to bring the products through the design review process.
Developed a PDP internal trade study for the COTS hardware team.
Developed a PDP design review for the COTS hardware team.
Reach out to vendors to get a quote on products to create PDP models on CPLM for the COTS hardware team.
Attend daily stand-up meetings, going over work tasks for the COTS hardware team.
Developed and implemented PDP compliance and requirements on DOORS for the COTS hardware team.
Received recognition for developing COTS hardware team design and remodeling of the C&L segment specification tree.
Electrician
EMT Electric
Mobile, AL
06.2019 - 07.2023
Work as a Residential and Commercial Electrician
Installs breaker boxes, residential and commercial ceiling fans and a assortment of switches
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve generator wiring issues
Use a Conduit bender to protect wiring in buildings and structures
Attend project design meetings to develop and design electrical plans for building approval
Senior Design Project
BAE Systems
Huntsville, USA
08.2022 - 08.2022
Partnered with the project team to combine ideas to develop a practical concept for the task
Improved the accessibility of industry-available bike shifters for handcycles to accommodate users with disabilities to include speech recognition
Utilized CAD software to design a mount to attach the shifter to handcycle
Tutorial Sessions
Alabama A&M University
Huntsville, AL
08.2020 - 08.2022
Host six instructional sessions per week for students who are having difficulty with Linear Circuits Analysis.
Provide guidance and leadership to a class of thirty students to improve academic performance.
Prepare lesson plans, and develop detailed learning strategies for all tutorial sessions.
Design Engineering Intern
Chevron
Pascagoula, MS
06.2021 - 08.2021
Support the design of Chevron's refining and LNG assets by providing engineering data, developing work packages, and reviewing designs for reliability and ease of maintenance.
Provide engineering support for day-to-day operations, including minor design changes, project scopes, and maintenance support.
Developed and maintained process simulation models to evaluate design and operating scenarios.
Support the development of turnaround scope packages for Chevron assets.
Lab Technician
Alabama A&M University
Huntsville, AL
08.2020 - 08.2020
Support faculty and students in using computer software and hardware, mainly with VHDL, Assembly Language, Vivado, FPGA, and microcontroller use.
Manage laboratory software, test materials, and hardware to ensure security.
Enforces procedures for the use of the laboratory area, and the use of equipment, supplies, materials, software, hardware, and peripherals.
Log equipment damage and malfunctions.
Education
Masters of Science - Systems & Materiel Engineering
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL
05.2023
Skills
OSHA 10 certified
NCCER Core Curriculum & Gold Medal of Honor
NCCER Blue Card of Electrical Technology
Electrical Technology Certificate
C
Python
Java
MATLAB
SystemVerilog
Adaptability
Teamwork
FPGA
CPLM
NX
DOORS
CAMEO
Activities honors and community service
Dean's List
Honor Roll
Honors Society
Alabama A&M University Merit Scholarship Recipient
National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS); Member, Award Recipient
National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE); Member
IEEE; Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
Certifications skills and software proficiencies
OSHA 10 certified
NCCER Core Curriculum & Gold Medal of Honor
NCCER Blue Card of Electrical Technology
Electrical Technology Certificate
C++
Python
Java
MATLAB
SystemVerilog
Adaptability
Teamwork
FPGA
CPLM
NX
DOORS
Timeline
Hardware Design Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation - GBSD
08.2023 - Current
Senior Design Project
BAE Systems
08.2022 - 08.2022
Design Engineering Intern
Chevron
06.2021 - 08.2021
Tutorial Sessions
Alabama A&M University
08.2020 - 08.2022
Lab Technician
Alabama A&M University
08.2020 - 08.2020
Electrician
EMT Electric
06.2019 - 07.2023
Masters of Science - Systems & Materiel Engineering
Alabama A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Alabama A&M University
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