Thomas J. Trippany
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with a proven track record in planning, directing, and optimizing operations across diverse departments. Expertise in leading manufacturing teams to achieve efficient production while adhering to stringent quality standards. Committed to continuous process improvement through innovative and analytical strategies, effectively identifying challenges and implementing solutions. A strong advocate for team development, fostering a culture of mentorship and empowerment to elevate overall performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Element U.S. Space and Defense
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Manage Stakeholder engagement throughout the entire project from inception to closure
- Work with other departments to help schedule and plan upcoming projects
- Oversee the completion and invoicing of project milestones
- Monitor and maintain each project’s budget
- Ensure the accuracy of all project data and deliverables
- Regularly report on the financial status of all projects in my backlog
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 30 active projects
Dynamics Engineer
Element U.S. Space and Defense
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Plan upcoming projects by reviewing customer requirements and specifications
- Design test fixturing to interface customer parts with in house equipment
- Review customer drawings and 3d models to ensure
- Oversee testing activities during project execution
- Work with operations department to help schedule projects
- Develop, revise and conduct training sessions covering various engineering topics
Systems Engineer
Troll Systems
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Perform Acceptance tests on various antenna and data link systems
- Integrate in-house built antenna systems with commercial off-the-shelf equipment
- Test software to ensure customer requirements and specifications are met
- Troubleshoot hardware using schematics, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, etc
Test Engineer/Quality Engineer
Dynamo Aviation, Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Create technical documentation such as Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), Environmental qualification documents
- Support production by conducting product acceptance tests as well as various environmental tests
- Work with outside vendors in order to procure various parts and equipment
EMC/EMI Test Engineer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Perform Electro-Magnetic Compatibility/Interference (EMC/EMI) tests on both flight and non-flight equipment for JPL unmanned spacecraft. Participate in EMC spacecraft equipment and subsystem development testing and problem solving lab work
- Write reports and procedures documenting test findings, test methods, and archive test data and test reports
- In charge of a two-location EMC laboratory with two shield rooms each with a complete set of EMC test equipment. Maintain and track test equipment for EMC/EMI group including maintenance of calibration cycle and user/application manual library
- Ensure that the two EMC/EMI test labs meet requirements for testing and housing flight projects and equipment including clean room procedures and hazardous waste processes
Technical Support Engineer II
Raytheon Electronic Systems
03.2001 - 07.2006
- Worked in the transmitter department with a team of design engineers
- Assisted with design and layout of various radar systems
- Performed various other duties; including research and development, testing, asset management, and interfacing with vendors
- Worked with secret security clearance on classified government contracts
Aviation Ordnance Technician
United States Marine Corps (Reserve)
02.1997 - 07.2003
- Electrically tested and troubleshoot various aircraft weapons and systems
- Built/Assembled aircraft ordnance
- Built wiring harnesses using schematics and/or wiring diagrams
- Perform routine maintenance on various aircraft weapon systems
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
The Pennsylvania State University – World Campus
12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
DeVry University – Southern California
03.2001
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Stakeholder management
Certification
- Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM)
- Project Management Institute
- Received June 2025
Timeline
Project Manager
Element U.S. Space and Defense
02.2024 - 07.2025
Dynamics Engineer
Element U.S. Space and Defense
11.2022 - 02.2024
Systems Engineer
Troll Systems
08.2021 - 09.2022
Test Engineer/Quality Engineer
Dynamo Aviation, Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2020
EMC/EMI Test Engineer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA
09.2006 - 12.2009
Technical Support Engineer II
Raytheon Electronic Systems
03.2001 - 07.2006
Aviation Ordnance Technician
United States Marine Corps (Reserve)
02.1997 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
DeVry University – Southern California
Masters of Business Administration -
The Pennsylvania State University – World Campus
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