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Matthew Tyler Williams

Wichita

Summary

Disciplined and perceptive Safety Engineer with broad experience applying engineering expertise to safety issues in industrial and construction settings. Analyzes work processes and conditions and identifies and eliminates hazards and ergonomic issues. Selects protective equipment and devices for machines and redesigns machines and plant equipment to address risks.

Work History

AIR-766 Aerospace Safety Engineer – Avionics / Electrical

Federal Aviation Administration
- Current
  • Support Organizational Management Team for Colins Aerospace
  • Acted as designated engineering representative, overseeing specialist activities.
  • Managed multiple mandatory continuing airworthiness information and airworthiness directives.
  • Responded to Alternate Means of Compliance Requests, ensuring regulatory adherence.
  • Reviewed design data for Parts Manufacturer Approval, facilitating compliance with safety standards.
  • Review Project Specific Certification Plans (PSCP), Plans for Hardware and Software Aspects of Certification
  • Comprehensive FAA training in Oklahoma City, including Part 21 certification procedures, organizational indoctrination, Quality System Audit practices, and System Safety principles
  • Completed training on Li and Li-ion battery testing at AIR-600 Policy and Standards Division

Contract Systems Engineer at Bombardier Defense

ACTALENT
  • Led OEM systems engineering for Army theater-level ATHENA-S program, enabling Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Global 6500 modifications
  • Provided electrical, avionics, and hardware development support for Army’s HADES evaluation on Global 6500 platform, enhancing system performance
  • Authored and submitted HADES aircraft systems modifications PSCP, facilitating FAA STC application process
  • Subject Matter Expert for several Lightning and Radio Frequency Analyses / Technical Data Packages
  • Participant, AE2 Lightning Committee Meeting – Sept 2023

Senior Hardware Development Engineer

INTELSAT COMMERCIAL AVIATION (Via Gogo)
  • Integrated Product Team Lead – Boeing 787 Line-Fit Technical Services Agreement for 2KU Connectivity System and In-Cabin Network
  • Provided expertise in system design, validation and verification for ARINC 791 compliant connectivity hardware – MODMAN, KRFU, KANDU including mechanically steered phased array Ku-Band TX/RX antennas and In-Cabin Network hardware - A628 axWAP
  • Led qualification efforts for Boeing Line-Fit radome, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Coordinated block changes for Line-Fit approved line replaceable units (LRUs) to ensure compliance and functionality.
  • Reviewed system and LRU requirements in management database (JAMA) to verify alignment with project specifications.
  • Provided qualification test support for KU-Band high power transceiver (HPT) to validate performance against industry standards.

Senior Hardware Development Engineer

GOGO AIR, LLC
  • Integrated Product Team Lead – Boeing 737 Max Line-Fit Tech Services Agreement 2KU Connectivity System
  • Executed EME/ENV Qualification Test Procedures (QTPs) and Qualification Test Reports (QTRs) per DO-160 and OEM requirements, ensuring compliance for 2KU Connectivity System.
  • Authored multiple system/LRU Safety Analyses to meet Boeing D6-36440 requirements.
  • Coordinated cross functionally to define key characteristic requirements.
  • Served as focal point for Airbus Interior Services (AIS) MRO A320 and A350 Service Bulletin, conducting A350 Ground Reference Fluctuation test for 2KU system and ACPU2 to EME/ENV ABD0100.
  • Authored and Executed QTP conformed by Boeing regional Supplier Quality for 2KU connectivity system Power Input test. Authored and Executed MODMAN Loss of Cooling / Decompression QTP. Work completed for Boeing Global Services (BGS) MRO 787 Service Bulletin. Including simulation work and QTR generation.
  • Equipment Manager tasked with developing new retrofit VICTs Ku3030 part numbers with supplier and internally gaining Supplemental Type Certification (STC)
  • Led project for QTP/QTR creation, execution, and reporting for AIS Vibration/Windmilling on Outside Aircraft Equipment (OAE), collaborating on Boeing models for STC compliance.
  • Facilitated quality management system through root cause corrective action processes.
  • Authored multiple Similarity Assessments and Notice of Change (NOC) Reports
  • Authored / Reviewed Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) procedures
  • Equipment Manager for line fit mechanically steered phased array Ka-Band antenna qualification

Senior Electrical/Avionics Engineer

BOMBARDIER FLIGHT TEST CENTER
  • Authored C-Series Test Definition Sheets (TDSs) and Flight Test Reports (FTRs) for Ram Air Turbine (RAT), APU shockload, battery capacity, and datalink; developed flight test interactive analysis and display system for real-time frequency domain display of fast Fourier transform data.
  • Authored TDSs for FMS, EFIS, and IFIS systems, along with development/certification tests.
  • Authorized materials for review by the Material Review Board.
  • Coordinated Challenger 350 Pro Line 21 avionics upgrades
  • Coordinated avionics upgrades for Challenger 350 Pro Line 21, enhancing system performance and reliability.
  • Problem Report focal supporting Challenger program upgrades.
  • Material Review Board (MRB) authorized.
  • Served as Problem Report focal for Challenger program upgrades, facilitating resolution of technical issues and ensuring compliance with program requirements.

Premier II / Hawker 200 Design Engineer

HAWKER/BEECHCRAFT
  • Resolved engineering issues through collaboration with operations and mitigated engineering costs with contractor. Implemented aircraft systems using drafting and release tools while collaborating with supply chain to manage part costs.
  • Designed detailed parts and assemblies using Catia V5. Created install drawings and MOD drawings for experimental projects.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to clarify procurement requirements for parts
  • Coordinated requirements with suppliers to support efficient procurement of parts.

787 Design Engineer

SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS
  • Coordinated with customer to develop functional test procedures for HIRF and Lightning Protection, Current Return Network, Flight Deck Access System, and flight deck/cargo bay/EE bay lighting systems, ensuring alignment with customer specifications.
  • Tracked compliance to customer requirements for specific wiring configurations from DOORS / DELMIA, contributing to successful project outcomes.
  • Developed trade study and implemented modeling software for CTO, presenting findings at Spirit’s International Technical Exchange Conference, enhancing technical collaboration.

Electrical Engineering Assistant

INTEGRA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
  • Developed component tests, designed PC boards and calibrated / troubleshot RF equipment setups.
  • Resolved problem reports by verifying device failures and troubleshooting setup issues to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Developed component tests and designed PC boards while calibrating and troubleshooting RF equipment setups to enhance testing accuracy.

Education

Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering -

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering -

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Skills

  • Aerospace Standards Compliance
  • Safety Analysis Reports
  • Avionics Systems Integration
  • Systems Integration Test Simulation
  • New Product Development
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Technical Execution
  • Failure analysis system
  • Team Leadership & Development

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REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

01-2024

Timeline

AIR-766 Aerospace Safety Engineer – Avionics / Electrical

Federal Aviation Administration
- Current

Contract Systems Engineer at Bombardier Defense

ACTALENT

Senior Hardware Development Engineer

INTELSAT COMMERCIAL AVIATION (Via Gogo)

Senior Hardware Development Engineer

GOGO AIR, LLC

Senior Electrical/Avionics Engineer

BOMBARDIER FLIGHT TEST CENTER

Premier II / Hawker 200 Design Engineer

HAWKER/BEECHCRAFT

787 Design Engineer

SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Electrical Engineering Assistant

INTEGRA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering -

Wichita State University

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering -

Wichita State University
Matthew Tyler Williams