Tyler J. McCafferty
Summary
I am a multidisciplinary engineer with a proven ability to adapt to new surroundings and tackle complex challenges with precision. I am able to think outside the box and present innovative solutions from a leadership and technical perspective. I approach stressful and time-sensitive situations calmly, professionally, and efficiently. I am purpose-driven, motivated, flexible, open-minded, and detail-oriented, and I’m looking for my next opportunity to excel.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Operations Manager
Space Systems Command
02.2023 - Current
- Manages operation of 3-star General’s action group, driving daily activities, engagements, and speeches to maintain flow of engineering lifecycle for all DoD space systems
- Led planning effort for Brig Gen Buzz Aldrin’s honorary promotion on 5 May 2023 at Los Angeles AFB, CA
- Arranged NASA F-18 flyover, deconflicted airspace with LAX air traffic control, calculated and communicated timing with flyover ground coordinator and two NASA test pilots
- Managed 70 event volunteers/8 focus areas, and maintained real-time communication and coordination with area leads
- Directed attendance logistics for distinguished visitors, guaranteeing security and proper protocol procedures for the Secretary of the Air Force motorcade, two US Congressional Representatives, current and retired US General Officers, former astronauts, industry CEOs, and more
Systems Engineer
Space Systems Integration Office
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Established integrated product team with 17 organizations - initializing process development, collaboration, and interoperability for newly formed space enterprise integration office
- Derived concepts and processes for branding and on-boarding - establishing organizational authority within the DoD and building office identity for new members to understand purpose and achieve objectives
- Crafted integrated tabletop exercise activities - driving the solidification of command-level governance and process implementation
- Evolved roles and responsibilities for newly founded space data transport technical branch designed to identify and solve enterprise-wide engineering risks, issues, gaps, and opportunities
Test Engineer
Space Systems Command
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Directed the first testing program in seven years for the US Space Force’s operational strategic satellite constellation - paving the way for on-orbit network/communication modernization
- Authored and coordinated three technical documents outlining approach for test and transition of major strategic communication satellite network upgrade without service interruption
- Led 150+ member working group for satellite test and transition status, coordination, and planning
Structural Dynamics Engineer
Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Implemented F-16 test program to improve airspeed limits – increasing maximum allowable airspeeds and improving pilot confidence, safety of flight, and probability of evasion for US fighter aircraft in contested airspace
- Tracked/reported engineering production, managed test budget, and coordinated aircraft testing for three engineering disciplines – successfully executing up to 40 ground and flight tests annually
- Managed priorities/assignments for ten engineers – keeping tasks on track and properly allocating manpower and experience levels to ensure timely and accurate deliverables
- Utilized Nastran and Patran (software) structural analysis and linear vibration equations to characterize structural dynamics behavior
- Authored technical certification recommendations and engineering risk analysis establishing safe flying limits based on aircraft weapon carriage configurations
RF Engineer
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Led F-16 radar testing program – providing pilots with up-to-date threat R data to allow proper detection, identification, and mitigation of enemy radar signals
- Programmed/Tested/Troubleshooted 120+ enemy radar models in real-time lab test for first delivery of next-gen F-16 radar pod
- Constructed/tested/delivered radar models to US and 26 allied nation's aircraft
- Researched/analyzed US intelligence of ally and threat radar emitters
Education
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering -
Auburn University, States Air Force Commission | Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Collaboration/motivation
- Systems Integration
- Teamwork/Communication
- Testing/results analysis
- Versatility/Adaptability
- Training/Mentoring
- 3D modeling and simulation
- Large scale data processing
- Public speaking/Presenting
- Process optimization
- Digital data presentation
Certification
Textron Systems – Advanced Architecture Phase Amplitude and Time Simulator (A2PATS) and Joint Services Electronic Combat Systems Tester (JSECST); Northrop Grumman Amherst Systems – Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM); Keysight Technologies – Agile Signal Generator (UXG); and various Spectrum Analyzers (Rhode & Schwarz, Keysight/Agilent, Signal Hound)
Timeline
Business Operations Manager
Space Systems Command
02.2023 - Current
Systems Engineer
Space Systems Integration Office
07.2022 - 02.2023
Test Engineer
Space Systems Command
01.2021 - 07.2022
Structural Dynamics Engineer
Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office
06.2018 - 01.2021
RF Engineer
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering -
Auburn University, States Air Force Commission | Auburn University
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