Paul Sanders
Conifer,CO
Summary
Demonstrated leadership in test engineering and precision alignments, driving cross-functional collaboration and talent development initiatives. Successfully managed test planning and execution, enhancing integration across teams and contributing to organizational efficiency and innovation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Integration/Test Engineer, Senior Staff
Lockheed Martin Space
Littleton, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Certified Test Conductor/Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Precision Alignments
- Test leadership, strong cross-functional team and communication skills
- Development and execution of test plans and detailed test procedures
- Provided test support across all LM Space sites, ensuring integration and functionality at Sunnyvale, Waterton, Michoud, Courtland, Orlando, Astrotech, and Kennedy Space Center
- Systems engineering, uncertainty analysis, alignment budget development, requirements validation and verification
- Collaborated with Digital Transformation, Digital Twin, Intelligent Factory, CHIL, and Augmented Reality teams to enhance integration across LM business lines including Aero, RMS, and MFC
Electro-Optical Engineering Manager
Lockheed Martin Space
Littleton, USA
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Systems Test Functional Manager for the Optical Payload Center of Excellence
- Championed college recruitment and management of new graduate hires, enhancing talent acquisition pipeline for the organization
- Created OPCoE Rotation Program enabling new college hires to explore diverse roles and programs within LM Space
- Collaborated with Enterprise Training to secure budget for converting optical training modules into accessible web-based formats for corporate use
- Training POC – planned, developed and tracked budgets in collaboration with Skills & Engineering Advancement
Systems Integration/Test Engineer, Staff
Lockheed Martin Space
Sunnyvale, USA
03.2007 - 04.2022
- Led test team as Certified Test Conductor (CTC), overseeing test activities and ensuring compliance with quality standards
- Test design, planning/reviews, procedure writing, performing precision alignments of optical payloads, antennas, sensors, thrusters, and other complex space components for various military, civil, and commercial space programs
- Fostered cross-functional team relationships through collaboration and mentoring, enhancing team cohesion and project outcomes
- Executed reality capture and facility modeling to support project deliverables
Physicist / Test Engineer
L-3 Communications
San Leandro, USA
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Conducted research and development testing with prototype pulse power facility, enhancing understanding of underlying physics and resulting in a final design that received award, was fabricated, and delivered
- Led assembly, testing, and operation of prototype pulse power facility, ensuring reliable performance and operational readiness
- Conducted advanced research on electromagnetic systems and their applications.
- Developed simulation models to predict physical phenomena in various environments.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design innovative technologies for defense systems.
Systems Integration/Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin Space
Sunnyvale, USA
06.2001 - 03.2005
- Planned and executed testing with various metrology systems to fulfill rigorous project requirements under an aggressive schedule.
- Collaborated with engineering groups and quality assurance to define and achieve near and long-term project goals.
- Conducted systems engineering and managed project requirements to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Investigated and developed solutions while performing cost analysis to ensure compliance with all inspection and quality goals.
- Performed risk management, trades, mitigation, and contingency planning
Physicist / Test Engineer
Titan Systems PSD
San Leandro, USA
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Executed laboratory functions in vacuum technology, assembly, and diagnostic equipment to support pulse power testing experiments, ensuring accurate data acquisition and analysis, and thorough documentation of test results.
- Conducted experiments to analyze physical phenomena and validate theoretical models.
- Developed and executed complex simulations using advanced computational methods.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design innovative defense technologies.
- Developed management reports to monitor and communicate project progress, facilitating timely decision-making and resource allocation.
Education
B.S. - Engineering Physics
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK01-1998
Skills
- Systems engineering
- Test planning and execution
- Integration testing
- Test equipment management
- Calibration processes
- Test documentation
- Requirements validation
- Data analysis
- Performance improvement strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Metrology systems expertise
- Customer relationship management
Security Clearance
Current TS/SCI with poly, Last update 03/18
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Coordinate Metrology Society - Presentation Committee
- Volunteer, Nadcap - Measurements & Inspection Task Group
Timeline
Systems Integration/Test Engineer, Senior Staff
Lockheed Martin Space
07.2023 - Current
Electro-Optical Engineering Manager
Lockheed Martin Space
04.2022 - 07.2023
Systems Integration/Test Engineer, Staff
Lockheed Martin Space
03.2007 - 04.2022
Physicist / Test Engineer
L-3 Communications
03.2005 - 03.2007
Systems Integration/Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin Space
06.2001 - 03.2005
Physicist / Test Engineer
Titan Systems PSD
08.1998 - 06.2001
B.S. - Engineering Physics
Northeastern State University