W. Kurt Aumann
Severn,MD
Summary
Proven track record of ensuring successful integration of complex components to meet diverse customer objectives. He has a broad background of RF engineering including SIGINT, EW and Beamforming technology, detailed design and implementation of interfaces to test and verify successful system integration. Over 20 years of technical experience including systems engineering and systems integration, as well as C and Python code maintenance on embedded devices, and various computer platforms.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Engineer
Signalscape, Inc.
Fort Meade, Maryland
09.2020 - Current
- System Design, Integration, and Test
- Identification and documentation of system hardware and software requirements
- System hardware and software
- RF Radios and antennas
- Servers
- Single board computers
- Network switches
- Routers
- Power supplies
- System network design and integration
- Replacement Blade Centers and Network switches
- Design and implementation of JIRA based test plans
- System drawings done in Viseo
- OCONUS Site Installs
- System installation, test, and support
Systems Engineer
BrainTrust
Fort Meade, MD
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Digital Receiver Product Support
- System hardware and software
- RF Radios and antennas
- Servers
- Single board computers
- Network switches
- Routers
- Power suppliers
Systems Engineer
Digital Receiver Technology / Argon / Boeing
Germantown, Maryland
11.2006 - 03.2019
- Aircraft Network Interface (Commercial)
- Test Plan, Case, and Procedure generation for +19,000 requirements utilizing QMetry for System, Software, Hardware, and Security
- Python Test Scripts and Automated Test Development
- Environmental Qualification Tests
- Schematic, BOM, and Interconnect reviews
- Shipboard system
- DRT Product Integration and support
- HF, V/UHF, and SHF frequency ranges
- Acquisition, I/O, EW Antenna integration
- Beamforming and Direction Finding (DF)
- System network design and integration
- Replacement Blade Centers and Network switches
- Platform Integration and support
- Software Controlled SIGINT Radios and Systems
- Design and integration support
- System, HW, SW, and Platform level
- Program Proposals, White Papers, BIDS, and Requirements
- Custom Compact PCI modules
- HF, V/UHF, and SHF frequency ranges
- Processors
- Recorder interfaces
- Single Board Computers
- System, Schematic, and BOM reviews and maintenance
- Troubleshooting, modifying, compiling and integrating C code
- Recorder Design
- Requirement documentation
- 3rd Party HW and SW supplier
- 10 GbE and DECL interfaces
- Various custom and scalable options
- Software License Management
- MS Dynamics based tool to leverage Cost Point/MRP data to track and manage various SW licenses
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMWare, Windows, and Solaris
- Evaluation of multiple COTS systems and components as part of system design
- Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCAs) for system, hardware, software
- Engineering Change Notices
- Troubleshooting, modifying, compiling and integrating C code
Field Application Engineer
Hypertronics
Hudson, Massachusetts
10.2004 - 10.2006
- High Reliability interconnects for: Mil/Aero, Space, Medical and Industrial
- Managed multiple domestic Factory Representatives
- Strategic Account management including custom and standard products for:
- NASA Goddard
- Northrop Grumman, Longbow
- Honeywell, Minuteman III
- Biomet, Inc. – EBI
Field Engineer
Micro Lambda, LLC
Pasadena, Maryland
12.2001 - 10.2004
- Technical, integration, and sales support
- Represented Narda Microwave, Fujitsu, Hypertronics plus 17 other companies for both Maryland and Virginia
Engineering and Lead Technician
Ciena
Linthicum Heights, Maryland
09.1999 - 11.2001
- 10 GbE Fiber Optic Transceiver, Amplifier, and Filter Development
- Schematic and BOM development, reviews, and maintenance
- Automated Test Development in Labview
- Various Optical Test Equipment including Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs), Digital Communication Analyzers (DCAs), Wavelength Meters
- Synchronous Optical Networking (SONET) Test Equipment
- Production Support and Lead
- Oversight of Contract Manufacturers.
Engineering Technician
ioWave
Arlington, Virginia
11.1997 - 09.1999
- 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz RF Radio Development
- Schematic and BOM development, reviews, and maintenance
- T1/E1 Point-to-Point Wireless Links
- Various Test Equipment including:
- Spectrum Analyzers
- Signal Generators
- Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTS)
- Production Support: Test Procedures and Technician training
- Responsible for test equipment maintenance and calibrations for ISO 9001 certification
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
University of Maryland
01.2021
Associates Degree -
TESST Electronics/Computer Institute
Skills
- System integration
- Test plan development
- RF communication
- Software testing
- Requirements engineering
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Testing procedure development
- Product development
- Requirements gathering
- System troubleshooting
- Configuration management
- Customer proposals
- Hardware integration
Availability
January 2026
Clearance
TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Timeline
Systems Engineer
Signalscape, Inc.
09.2020 - Current
Systems Engineer
BrainTrust
03.2019 - 09.2020
Systems Engineer
Digital Receiver Technology / Argon / Boeing
11.2006 - 03.2019
Field Application Engineer
Hypertronics
10.2004 - 10.2006
Field Engineer
Micro Lambda, LLC
12.2001 - 10.2004
Engineering and Lead Technician
Ciena
09.1999 - 11.2001
Engineering Technician
ioWave
11.1997 - 09.1999
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
University of Maryland
Associates Degree -
TESST Electronics/Computer Institute