Thomas W Dukes
Tewksbury,MA
Summary
Senior project engineer with expertise in systems engineering and technical documentation. Demonstrated success in budget management and stakeholder communication, leading to impactful project results for the US Navy, UK Navy, and US Coast Guard. Proven ability to deliver complex maritime projects on schedule and within budget. Strong mentoring and training capabilities enhance team performance and project outcomes.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Engineer/Systems Engineer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Ayer/Remote, MA
03.2011 - 06.2026
- Directed technical project teams in design documentation, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Developed and reviewed project technical requirements, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with maritime system objectives.
- Tracked budget expenses and schedules for US Navy, UK Navy, and USCG projects, contributing to project delivery within established constraints.
- Provided on-site field service to identify and resolve technical failure issues, enhancing system reliability and performance.
Adjunct Faculty Member
ITT Technical Institute
Norwood, Massachusetts
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Created lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with required topics and learning objectives.
- Developed course materials for technology-related subjects, including math, calculus, physics, and electronics.
- Prepared, administered, and graded exams and assignments to assess student progress.
- Tutored and coached students to achieve personal and academic goals.
- Encouraged active participation through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
Project Manager/Systems Engineering
Applied Science Laboratories
Bedford, Massachusetts
04.1997 - 05.2007
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Conducted research studies with stakeholders in order to further define system performance and requirements.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Developed driver assisted systems for monitoring driver distraction, inattentiveness, and drowsiness detection.
- Conducted extensive on-site customer training and data gathering.
Systems Engineering/Engineering Manager
AUTEC Range Servces
Middletown, Rhode Island
07.1989 - 08.1997
- Promoted from systems engineer to engineering manager, to site manager.
- Provided leadership and direction to systems engineers, software engineers, and engineering technicians.
- Conducted engineering design, development, and on-site technical support for Navy test range tracking systems
Design Engineer/Project Engineer
Raytheon Submarine Systems
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
07.1979 - 07.1989
- Engineered and developed submarine sonar subsystems
Education
Master of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Northeastern University
Boston/Burlington, MA05-1989
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05-1979
Skills
- Systems engineering
- Project management
- Technical documentation
- Risk management
- Budget oversight
- Design validation
- Stakeholder communication
- Mentoring and training
Timeline
Sr. Project Engineer/Systems Engineer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
03.2011 - 06.2026
Adjunct Faculty Member
ITT Technical Institute
09.2007 - 06.2010
Project Manager/Systems Engineering
Applied Science Laboratories
04.1997 - 05.2007
Systems Engineering/Engineering Manager
AUTEC Range Servces
07.1989 - 08.1997
Design Engineer/Project Engineer
Raytheon Submarine Systems
07.1979 - 07.1989
Master of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth