Sean Temple
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Veteran Space Systems Engineer with superior communication, planning, team management and problem-solving strengths. Active TS/SCI security clearance. Hardworking and multi-talented leader and decision-maker. Offering 15+ years of experience in space systems, satellite operations, as well as the military acquisition process.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Engineering Manager
United States Space Force
Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Oversaw stand-up and implementation of a new IEEE Alliance which collaborated efforts across government, FFRDC, and 20+ contractor teammates & organizations to develop new space standards
- Managed $10M/yr, 28-person engineering support contract, transition timelines, & follow-on effort all while staying on-budget and without any gap in coverage
- Led an agile multi-disciplinary team that reviewed, analyzed, and implemented standards across major space platforms to enhance interoperability and resiliency of the enterprise
Chief Engineer
National Reconnaissance Office
Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Led 45-mbr team in ID, assessment, & tracking of launch vehicle risks
- On-console technical lead for the successful launch of ten NRO missions
- Kept the NRO Director & OSL Commander aware of mission risk posture
- Completed the NRO’s first-ever cert & use of a re-usable launch vehicle
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance
Strategic Program Manager
United States Air Force
Peterson Air Force Base, CO
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Developed fiscal strategy & built 5-year $64B Space Command budget
- Led contract re-compete & source selection for $2.5M support contract
- Executed quick-turn analysis of Defense Secretary funding adjustments
- Authored award-winning essay published in Air & Space Power Journal
Engineering Manager
United States Air Force
Schriever Air Force Base, CO
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Supervised 30-mbr protected SATCOM Engineering Operations team
- Led the integration of three AEHF satellites into existing constellation
- Oversaw the expedited resolution of 19 critical satellite anomalies
- Commanded major on-orbit software mods to Milstar/AEHF satellites
Project Manager
United States Air Force
Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA
08.2004 - 04.2008
- Developed certification tracking system for $1.3B Range modernization
- Oversaw the delivery of a new command destruct launch safety system
- Optimized contracting & procurement process for Range program office
- Managed $8M Spacelift Range Independent Verification contract effort
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, AL11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO06.2004
Skills
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Highly Motivated
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dynamic Work Ethic
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Certification
- DAWIA Program Manager Level 3
- DAWIA Engineer Level 3
- Space Professional Level 3
Timeline
Systems Engineering Manager
United States Space Force
05.2022 - Current
Chief Engineer
National Reconnaissance Office
10.2016 - 05.2022
Strategic Program Manager
United States Air Force
06.2014 - 10.2016
Engineering Manager
United States Air Force
06.2011 - 06.2014
Project Manager
United States Air Force
08.2004 - 04.2008
MBA - Business Administration
Auburn University Montgomery
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics
United States Air Force Academy