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Patricia DeSanctis

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Dynamic Test Engineer with hands-on experience at Lockheed Martin supporting the Next Generation Interceptor Program. Skilled in developing detailed test documentation, analyzing critical test data, and driving system verification efforts. A SAFe® Certified Scrum Master with a strong foundation in Agile practices and cross-functional team leadership, focused on improving requirement traceability and delivering mission-driven outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, Alabama
04.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented test documentation for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Program.
  • Coordinated subsystem development and testing with external suppliers; briefed results to MDA leadership.
  • Evaluated derived requirements for testability and analyzed resulting test data.
  • Served as a SAFe® Certified Scrum Master, leading cross-functional system test teams using Agile methodologies.

SW Systems Engineering Associate

SAIC
Huntsville, USA
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Supported system architecture, interface documentation, and requirement traceability activities.
  • Created and executed software test cases; documented defects using Bugzilla.
  • Participated in Agile development processes, including Scrum and sprint planning.
  • Assisted in system verification and validation efforts across multiple engineering teams.

Senior Design Project

NASA Mining Rover
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Designed and built robot for traversing and mining the Martian terrain
  • Excavated, stored, and delivered Martian soil simulant (BP-1) to collection Bins
  • Analyzed and evaluated current system to enhance overall performance for competition
  • Utilized major system engineering functions such as Architectural Design Development, House of Quality and Decision matrices, and SolidWorks CAD Development

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
08.2019

Global Engineering Program

Offenburg University
Offenburg, Germany
01.2018

Skills

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Test documentation
  • Test data analysis
  • Agile methodologies
  • Requirement traceability
  • System verification
  • Debugging
  • SaFE Accredited Scrum Master

Technical Proficiencies

· MATLAB, Microsoft Office, IOCTL Linux Device Driver,· Bugzilla, SolidWorks (Plus Simulation), IBM Rational DOORS

Timeline

Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin
04.2021 - Current

SW Systems Engineering Associate

SAIC
08.2019 - 04.2021

Senior Design Project

NASA Mining Rover
01.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Auburn University

Global Engineering Program

Offenburg University