LEONES WHITE
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Qualified Electrical Engineer with over twelve (12) years of professional experience in engineering systems and solutions including Digital/Analog, RF Systems and Integration, Program Collaboration, and Project Management. Experienced in conducting performance evaluations and giving team members regular feedback for continuous improvement, as well as building and sustaining strategic relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
System Engineer IV
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed and oversaw the different departments that were responsible for developing their portion of the system that led to completing our bonus milestones and a successful completion of the program.
- Work as part of the Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) management team.
- Conduct Build Readiness Review (BRR) meetings, IFC daily meetings, develop the Hardware Software Compatibility Matrix (HSCM) which defined the IFC build, and coordinated the timely delivery of all the pieces of the product for system testing.
Project Management
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Developed and baselined large contracts into individual work packages for the integrated project teams (IPT).
- Created and managed charge codes that tracked work done against the work contract with 98% accountability.
- Created Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), that is, the workflow chart using Microsoft project.
- Created Quantifiable Backup Data (QBD) and Earn Value (EV) worksheets to maintain and manage the budget that led to on-time delivery within budget.
- Work with the stakeholders and the various Control Accounts Managers (CAM) to correct deficiencies in cost accounts.
- Created engineering drawings which were the design for our build.
- Created the schedule, budget, and spending plan.
Electrical Engineer III
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Spearheaded Drafting Team that developed Standard Drawing Procedures and Guidelines.
- Developed run rules for a more formal review and document release process flow which reduced drawing rework and product redesign by 90% which resulted in a $150,000 saving to the program.
- Coordinated and led main presentation for Lessons Learned and Process Improvement Symposium 2016.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers helping them develop technical skills for their assigned roles including engineering standards, drawing standards, and how to use engineering tools.
- Created engineering drawings which were the design for our builds.
Electrical Engineer
Raytheon Technologies
01.2008 - 06.2015
- Conducted Trade Analysis including testing, documenting, analyzing data, and present findings to Engineer Review Board.
- Prepared advanced Root Cause Analysis and presented findings to Engineer Review Board.
- Interfaced with Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTL) & stakeholders to ensure objectives are achieved.
- Provided technical leadership and oversight for custom integrated design products and conduct RF/Digital/Analog circuit analysis and design.
- Implemented and improved product development processes.
- Implemented and improved product testing processes reducing retesting by 75%.
- Involved in the coordination and processes of the manufacture test floor.
- Designed, analyze, simulate, tested, and integrated mixed signal/analog modules for airborne applications.
- Created engineering test procedures, troubleshoot guidelines.
- Work as part of the team that conducted trade studies as well as obsolescence redesign and implementation.
- Tested and verified functionality of RF systems, troubleshot, and recommended circuit repairs when necessary.
Sergeant
United States Army
02.1998 - 08.2003
- Supervised Motor Pool and oversaw maintenance and repair of large generators.
- Responsibility for the electrical power maintenance of the field hospital.
- Trained and supervised over fifty (50) personnel in military duties and codes, and on power unit maintenance.
- Conducted performance evaluations and recommended personnel for meritorious service.
- Motivated team to meet set targets and achieve results.
Education
No Degree - Project Management
California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA12.2016
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering, RF System Design
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Results-Oriented Leader
- Critical Analysis and Good Judgment
- Good People Management and Development Skills
- Experienced Control Account Manager (CAM)
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Working knowledge of ADS, C, MATLAB, PSpice, Cadence Design, Cam350, OrCAD, Visio, Microsoft Projects, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project
- Working knowledge of System Engineering
- Military Leadership
Accomplishments
- Individual Achievement Award (2016), Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems – San Diego, CA
- Team Achievement Award (2014), Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems – El Segundo, CA
- Team Achievement Award (2012), Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems – El Segundo, CA
- Individual Achievement Award (2010), Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems – El Segundo, CA
- Honors Award (2007), Bachelor’s Degree Program, California State University – Long Beach, CA
- Golden Key Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (2006), Golden Key Int’l Honor Society, GA.
- Meritorious Service Award (2003), United States Army.
- Certificate of Achievement (2000), Governor, State of Alaska, United States of America.
- Four (4) Achievement Awards for Professionalism (1998-2003), United States Army.
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Individual Achievement Award (2016), Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems – San Diego, CA Team Achievement Award (2014), Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems – El Segundo, CA Team Achievement Award (2012), Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems – El Segundo, CA Individual Achievement Award (2010), Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems – El Segundo, CA Honors Award (2007), Bachelor’s Degree Program, California State University – Long Beach, CA Golden Key Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (2006), Golden Key Int’l Honor Society, GA. Meritorious Service Award (2003), United States Army. Certificate of Achievement (2000), Governor, State of Alaska, United States of America. Four (4) Achievement Awards for Professionalism (1998-2003), United States Army.
Timeline
System Engineer IV
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
11.2018 - 04.2020
Project Management
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
09.2016 - 11.2018
Electrical Engineer III
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
06.2015 - 09.2016
Electrical Engineer
Raytheon Technologies
01.2008 - 06.2015
Sergeant
United States Army
02.1998 - 08.2003
No Degree - Project Management
California State University - San Marcos
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering, RF System Design
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
California State University - Long Beach
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