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Systems Integration & Test EngineerTest EngineerWork Type
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On-SiteLocation: Huntsville, AL
Open to relocation: No
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PATRICIA DESANCTIS
Huntsville,AL
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Summary
Dynamic Test Engineer with robust experience in systems integration and testing. Led cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive test documentation and drive system verification for mission-critical components. As a SAFe Certified Scrum Master, facilitated agile practices to improve requirement traceability and promote collaboration across engineering teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Integration & Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, Alabama
04.2021 - 12.2025
- Spearheaded test planning and coordination across various hardware types (ordnance, electronics, MMAs, structures, rocket motors) from component-level to integrated assemblies.
- Led cross-functional agile test teams as a certified scrum master to enhance requirement traceability and improve verification results.
- Developed and executed master test plans alongside comprehensive test procedures.
Formulated environmental test requirements and verification cross-reference matrices (VCRMs).
Authored design verification test documentation to validate product performance. - Defined functional and technical specifications for systems and subsystems.
Established input/output parameters to facilitate smooth operations.
Resolved hardware/software interface issues to enhance system performance.
Ensured end-to-end integration of systems for seamless functionality. - Interacted daily with internal teams, external suppliers, and government stakeholders to enhance project visibility.
Reported results to government customer leadership for informed strategy development.
Played a key role in proposal efforts that resulted in program victories. - Analyzed test results to ensure compliance with industry standards. Generated technical reports for customers.
- Participated in design reviews to provide input on testability and risk assessment.
SW Systems Engineering Associate
SAIC
Huntsville, AL
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Led verification and validation efforts across engineering teams to ensure compliance.
Developed test plans and procedures ensuring full traceability from requirements to delivered product. - Developed and executed software test cases to ensure functionality and reliability.Identified and documented defects using Bugzilla for efficient tracking and resolution.
- Developed and executed software test cases to ensure functionality and reliability.
Identified and documented defects using Bugzilla for efficient tracking and resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Auburn, AL
Auburn University
Auburn, AL08-2019
Global Engineering Program
Offenburg University
Offenburg, GermanySkills
- System verification and design validation
- Test planning and technical documentation
- Qualification and Acceptance testing
- Test case development and data analysis
- Performance testing and debugging
- Requirements analysis and traceability
- Agile methodologies
- SAFe® accredited Scrum Master
- Environmental testing
- Active secret clearance
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Technical communication skills
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Systems Integration & Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin
04.2021 - 12.2025
SW Systems Engineering Associate
SAIC
08.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Auburn, AL
Auburn University
Global Engineering Program
Offenburg University