Marcelo Qaswan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Flight Test Technician Lead and Technical Publications with over 8 years of professional experience in technical writing, schedule management, system testing, and operations on large, complex programs. I am seeking a management role that gives me the opportunity to utilize my experience in production management. Precision-focused Technical Editor with proven ability to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines. Specializes in technical document editing, content management systems, and style guide adherence. Brings strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills to enhance team collaboration and project success. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRINCIPLE TECHNICAL EDITOR & WRITER
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, California
09.2024 - Current
- Developed technical data from engineering documents, maintenance task analysis, and contractor documentation.
- Analyzed RM&S data for integration into technical manuals.
Reviewed IETM data modules to ensure compliance with S1000D and customer standards. - Processed emergency, urgent, and routine IETM Change Requests according to established protocols.
- Verified configuration management upgrades on engineering drawings, and illustrated parts breakdowns.
- Advised LSA on functional and physical assignment of Logistics Control Numbers.
- Promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the Site 4 Advance Team.
FLIGHT TEST TECHNICIAN
NASA
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Technician Lead of Global Hawk Flight Operations performs experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in a field of specialization electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation.
- Understands and trains new hires to read blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents on aircraft electrical/electronic, mechanical, and hydraulics systems.
- Provides guidance and assist in troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting, and maintaining various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices or systems.
- Performs for the team Production Accountability duties with processing, auditing, section of assemblies of the flight operations team to ensure completeness and accuracy of the products.
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Lead for F-35 Program Final Product team, managing nine team members with the inspection of the F-35 Center Fuselage structure/system and electrical components to ensure product adheres to engineering/quality requirements and standards.
- Aided team members with troubleshoot and inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, bald gauges, and depth gauges to perform installations and tests of aircraft structural, composite, avionics, and electrical systems.
- Implemented four process improvements for CATIA and MES with a team to better the quality, effectiveness, and affordability of operations on the F-35 Program.
- Provided training, troubleshooting and guidance in interpreting schematics and blueprints to develop run list and ring-out sheets for new assemblies.
Education
High School Diploma -
CA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY HS
CA06.2018
BS - Business Administration
ST. STEPHENS UNIVERSITY
1717 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles. 06.2015
Skills
- Active Secret Clearance / SAP
- NASA System Engineering
- Excel for Engineering Professionals
- Technical Product Management
- Engineering Drawings for Manufacturing
- Practical Engineering
- Avionics Full Jacket
- Maintenance scheduling
- Blueprints interpretation
- Document compliance
- Avionics integration
- Technical analysis
- Software development
- Technical writing
- Engineering support
Certification
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- NASA System Engineering
- Excel for Engineering Professionals
- Technical Product Management
- Engineering Drawings for Manufacturing
- Practical Engineering
- Avionics Full Jacket
- CPR/AED/ BLS
- Edwards AFB CMA Drivers License
- ForkLift
- Fuel Density
Timeline
PRINCIPLE TECHNICAL EDITOR & WRITER
Northrop Grumman
09.2024 - Current
FLIGHT TEST TECHNICIAN
NASA
01.2023 - 09.2024
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
01.2019 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
CA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY HS
BS - Business Administration
ST. STEPHENS UNIVERSITY
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