SUMMARY:

• Results - driven, innovative test professional experienced with developing test methods for complex electronic circuitry (analog and digital / hardware and software).
• Skilled with test equipment and fixtures, computers, components, systems, integration, trouble-shooting, root cause analysis, technical documentation and training.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups and subject matter experts to achieve key gains in efficiency and quality, and meet business and technical needs across various industries: A.T.E., Avionics, Aerospace, Biomedical, Medical Device, Semiconductor, Wireless, RF, Telecom, High Power, EMI/EMC, Fiber Optics, API&UI, Motion Control, Power Supplies, Opto-sensing/testing

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Software, Hardware, System Test Engineering, V&V, UVM Universal Validation Methodology
• White box, black box, Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT), FPGA
• Develop test automation scripts for automated data capture/analysis, Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Design and develop test equipment & fixtures, Interfaces adapters (ITA), Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
• Implementation of reliability test strategies. VCRM Verification Cross-Reference Matrix, MBSE
• Biomedical device development. R&D. Product Support Engineering.
• RF Testing & Wireless Communication devices, Utilized PNA & VNA
• Telecom including Fiber optics technology. SDH, SONET.
• Semiconductor (ASIC), WAFER, and packaged testing. Using Daisy, utilize VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog
• Automated Testing using Applications/Testers e.g. ATEasy, Python, Fairchild (similar to Teradyne)
• Federal regulated environment (FDA, DOD, UL, FAA, FCC), commercial and military standards
• Various Test Track defect management applications / JIRA software tracking & development projects
• DOORS requirements management application. SCM SW Configuration Management. GitHub. JIRA. SVN.
• Technical lead role, Directing outsourced development partners
• Production & customer repair departments, test set update and installation. FAT&SAT.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Redondo Beach, CA

Senior Software and Hardware Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Direct sampling of microwave signals, or sampling at a high microwave intermediary frequency
• Design and expand Automated SW/HW verification/validation Tests using Python
• Increase teh test coverage reliability by adding and expanding teh automated test
• Develop Automated test for ASIC test (WAFER) using Probe and switches, tools & equipment
• Perform tests, troubleshooting, failure analysis, test review and analysis
• Develop test automation scripts for automated data, plots capture/analysis
• Design and develop Automated tests using Network and Spectrum Analyzers (KEYSIGHT & Agilent), Signal Generators, Power supplies, Ethernet, etc.
• Design and Perform environmental and temperature tests. Development and Product Support.

Confidential,Segundo, CA

Senior Software and Hardware Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed Automated SW/HW verification/validation Tests using ATEasy.
• Developed system / sub-systems test, test cases and strategies, black box and white box tests.
• Achieved 75% reduction in test times compared to manual testing while increasing test coverage
• Involved new temperature and voltage test methods, which eliminated frequent tester downtimes and bulky test equipment. Product Support Engineering.
• Increased teh reliability and replaced obsolete test methods for 6 airplane FDAU (Flight Data Acquisition Units), IDMU (Integrated Data Management Unit), Enhanced Airborne Data Loader (eADL) and Data Loader PMAT XS (Teledyne Portable Maintenance Access Terminal)
• Built and executed test equipment and test fixtures, Interfaces adapters (ITA) for integrated Test Systems and Test Program Sets (TPS). Included extra controllers, components, PCBs.
• Created Test Software to use Modular Acceptance Test Equipment (PXI) to test Wi-Fi, Radio, GPS, RS-232, RS-422, AR INC 717, AR INC 429 DITS, Discrete, Bluetooth, Ethernet, UART, USB, DC/AC.
• Performed tests, troubleshooting, failure analysis, test review and analysis, HALT&HASS.
• Developed Reports, ATP (Acceptance Test Procedures) Documents for production/maintenance/CR.
• Established SDF/HDF (SW/HW Development Folder), Capture and Release Automated Test SW.
• Ability to test up to 4 UUTs simultaneously for functional test. API Testing.

Confidential, Northridge, CA

Senior Software / Firmware Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Software Test Group. Medical Device: Diabetes Division / insulin pump
• Developed system / sub-systems test, black box and white box tests.
• Designed and developed software V&V test plans, test procedures, test cases based on requirements.
• Performed ad-hoc (exploratory methodology) tests, troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Documented/ resolved issues; Write and/or review plans, specifications reports (regulated: FDA, etc.).
• Utilized DOORS requirements management and Test Track defect management applications.
• Create and maintain requirements traceability matrixes, VCRM, MBSE
• Constant and extensive use/follow of SOP/DOP
• Evaluated, and initiated new requirements in cooperation with Human Factors (risk analysis).
• Utilized RF communications for programming teh pump and collecting teh historical data and etc..

Confidential, Colton, CA

Senior Software / Firmware and System Engineer - Validation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Validated SDLC principals. Conducted testing, utilizing existing test protocols or developed new ones.
• Validated, investigated and documented teh bugs of specific databases/Test Track.
• Managed FMECA, risk analysis and assessment in all stages of functionality, VCRM.
• Resolved engineering problems at teh sub-system through system level. Generated UI (User Interface) specifications and test procedures, GUI (Graphic User Interface). API Testing. FAT&SAT.

Confidential, Segundo, CA

Senior Software & Hardware Test Engineer - Sustaining Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed induction power systems for mobile power applications (Military and Commercial).
• Oversaw lab design and lab management, manual and automated tests, V&/V.
• Performed a diagnostic and failure analysis including troubleshooting. Performed maintenance on teh LabVIEW programs. Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and/or Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Performed Regression Tests, Stress Tests, and Load Tests, System Integration tests.
• Developed test procedures, including test time reduction and support production testing
• Designed and built prototypes, including integration, resolving Thermal issues. Product Support.
• Performed risk analysis and assessment in all functional stages, bug tracking
• Design/Develop PCBs (printed Circuit Boards), build teh prototype and test

Confidential, Los Angeles, CA

Principal Embedded Software and System Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Development of mechanical heart valve crack/failure diagnostic device
• Converted conceptual concepts into working products.
• Utilized LabVIEW software for automated testing and MATLAB to design/build control systemsOversaw experimental measurements in vitro and in vivo.
• Sustaining Engineer. FAT&SAT.
• Design/Develop lab organ simulators, mechanical, controller, FPGA, hardware and needed PCBs
• Prepared teh system for UL and FDA. Performed animal and human studies. API Testing.
• Utilized Function Generators, Arbitrary WG, Signal Generators
• Utilized Network and Spectrum Analyzers PNA & VNA, S Parameters

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Aviation/Aerospace
• Biomedical - Medical Devices
• Telecom / Fiber optics
• RF & Amplifiers
• Wireless / Cellular Technology
• VLSI/LSI/ASIC/IC (Semiconductor)
• Various ATE Environments
• Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Embedded Software
• EMI/EMC and Thermal Issues
• High Power system/Motors, Mechanical Engineering
• Integration, Sustaining, Production Customer Repair (CR) support
• Verification & Validation, UVM
• System Test and Integration