PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Fredericksburg, VA

Senior Systems Engineer

• Integrated Ground Security Surveillance Response Capability (IGSSR - C) and Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System Expeditionary (G-BOSS(E))
• Serve as Senior Systems Engineer for the Integrated Ground Security Surveillance Response Capability (IGSSR-C), a software centric Joint Force Protection (FP) System-of-Systems (SoS) data fusion capability designed to achieve interoperability with current and emerging FP systems, intelligence, and agencies.
• Stood up Requirements Working Group (WG) to fully decompose Capability Development Document (CDD)/customer requirements, identify derived and external stakeholder requirements; establish system-level functional and performance requirements documented in System Specification.
• Work to verify traceability among system, stakeholder and customer requirements in Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Developed the IGSSR-C MS-B SEP, submitted for comment and prepared for staffing.
• Provide support in the development and review and of other MS-B documentation primarily Acquisition Strategy (AS) and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
• Updated the 2013 G-BOSS(E) SEP for Milestone B prior to Preliminary Design Review (PDR) including updated SE processes and current SE activities e.g. prototyping and technology maturity validation
• Participate in both the IGSSR-C and G-BOSS(E) T&E WIPTs as SE and Reliability SME
• Participate in the IGSSR-C and G-BOSS(E) System Engineering Integrated Product Teams (SE IPT)
• Participate in the PM EO/IR SE Working Group (WG) and present slides as requested e.g. SEP Status, Technical Review Checklists, Requirements Decomposition and Management, System Specification applicable to all programs in the EO/IR portfolio
• Participate in Software Architecture training and development at Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Carnegie Mellon University for Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Working in T&E WIPT to establish software testing process, Spiral Development, Integration, Interoperability, Cybersecurity certification, software forensics, Developmental and Operational Testing.
• Developing the IGSSR-C Cyber Security Strategy (CSS) and Clinger Cohen Act (CCA) Assessment.
• Developing System Security Boundary and all elements of the CSS.
• Lead team to review the System Requirements Review (SRR) Checklist and System Functional Review (SFR) Checklist; held weekly meetings to resolve each checklist question and maintained spreadsheets; delivered checklist status and results in briefings at two or more Interim Program Reviews (IPRs).
• Serve as a SME for the SRR and SFR to establish an initial set of verified requirements and a System Functional Baseline (FBL). Developed and staffed Entrance-Exit Criteria for the SRR and SFR Technical Review(s).
• Took initiative to learn and understand the Starting Point Assessment (SPA) software evaluation process for the purpose of evaluating GOTS fusion algorithms, Command & Control, site planning and video analytics; Incorporated a SPA write-up in the IGSSR-C SEP.
• Serve as the Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) WG Lead for IGSSR-C; participate in the combined G-BOSS(E) and IGSSR(C) RAM WG Meetings in support of document development and review, RAM Test Planning, and other topics.
• Reviewed and provided comments on several iterations of the G-BOSS(E) RAM Program Plan (RAMPP) and Failure Definition and Scoring Criteria (FC/SC).
• Working with the Capability Developer to review the DRAFT IGSSR-C Failure Definition and Scoring Criteria (FD/SC) that documents specific definitions for what constitutes an Essential Function Failure and System for IGSSR-C software.
• Attended the Parsons Reliability Model briefing to evaluate their reliability tool based on Bayesian algorithms to predict system and/or component reliability after input of relevant test data.
• Participate in all IGSSR-C IPRs and G-BOSS(E) Program Management IPTs to brief the team related to specific topics, to participate in discussions and share knowledge and to maintain awareness of technical and programmatic issues required to perform the duties of my position.
• Participate in the IGSSR-C and G-BOSS(E) Risk WG to nominate new risks (as required), maintain awareness of risks, issues, and opportunities and how those risks will affect the program in the short and long-term. Help to determine if risk statements are appropriately written or require changes and perform qualitative assessment.
• Participate in Command Post Computing Environment (CP CE) and Sensor CE Telecoms, as necessary to understand and participate in requirements development affecting IGSSR-C and G-BOSS(E). If unable to attend, due to other work, review detailed notes from O’Brien Resources that are published for team review.
• Reviewed approximately thirty G-BOSS(E) Specifications and sub-specifications and provided feedback, when required to assist in the development of sound documentation for the program as it progresses toward PDR and development of the Allocated Baseline.
• Reviewed the G-BOSS(E) System Design Document (SDD) and provided comments to the lead SE.
• Provide status and updates on the progress of Milestone B documentation, bi-weekly.
• Developed the IGSSR-C Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to three levels and staffed to government
• Participated in the IGSSR-C Concept of Operations (CONOPS) review and update.

Sr. Systems Engineer

Confidential.Belvoir, VA

• Serve as Lead Systems Engineer for the Machine Foreign Language Translation System (MFLTS) program office for software development providing guidance to a geographically dispersed Engineering Team. Interface with the prime developer tasked to develop of a militarily useful software system based on a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) to be applied in three configurations (portable, mobile and web-enabled).
• Sever as the Chair-person for the Systems Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT). Membership includes engineers, other functional area SMEs, prime developer, and stakeholders including host platform representatives.
• Perform Requirements Analysis and develop Requirements Traceability from the User requirements identified in the Capability Development Document to the Software Architecture Specification and Configuration Items.
• Support Working Groups (WGs) to ensure that a Systems-of-Systems engineering focus is maintained. IPTs and WGs include Software Architecture design, Test &Evaluation, Interoperability & Integration, Supportability WIPT, CM/CCB, Reliability, Information Assurance (IA), Program Protection, and Metrics.
• Participate in the development of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Ports and Protocols documents, Interface Control Documents, and the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) v2.
• Worked with CIO-G6 and Joint Staff to develop the Information Support Plan (ISP) and Net Ready Key Performance Parameter (KPP) and Measures of Performance (MOPs) for data flows over the network at interfaces to the DoDIE. Working to develop Quality of Service (QoS) / Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Lead System Functional Review, Software Specification Review and Preliminary Design Review (PDR).
• Participated in the CDR Preparations including meetings and briefing development. Specifically, developed the slides for Software Quality Assurance, DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Artifacts for EMD Phase (Operational, Systems and Standards Views), Information Assurance (IA), and Risk Management.
• Evaluate software development from a sustainment perspective and work with the Software Engineering Center who will perform this function for MFLTS software post deployment.
• Serve as Risk Manager for the MFLTS Program Office and developed the Risk Management Plan and maintain the Risk Register. Working to implement the Risk Recon Software Tool to track, manage and report Risks and Issues. Develop Risk statements and mitigation strategies for technical and programmatic risk. Participate in the Software Development Risk WG monthly.
• Developed the MFLTS Milestone B Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) with focus on SE processes and Systems-of-Systems Engineering (SoSE); also ensure that the software development process is in compliance with IEEE standards for Software Quality Assurance.
• Attend all program reviews at prime contractor and interface with the software developer to provide Systems Engineering support for Software Architecture Development, Requirements Traceability, Host Platform System Integration Efforts, Verification and Validation (V&V), Prototype, Data Flows and Information Assurance (IA).
• Lead the Technology Readiness Assessment performed by independent agency (ARL) in support of Milestone B. Developed the SOW and lead discussions regarding test planning and performance metrics to be applied on the system to assess the TRL of Critical Technology Elements (CTEs). Supported the overlap between the TRA and early Developmental Testing (DT) to evaluate prototype software performance based on metrics.
• As a member of the Test and Evaluation WIPT, assisting with development of the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP); Participate in Contractor Testing, Software Integration Testing, DT and Operational Testing (OT); perform software V&V.
• Lead the development of the MFLTS Acquisition Information Assurance Strategy and implementing DIACAP.
• Developed a briefing for the Product Director (PD) and PEO IEW&S to identify the MAC and CL levels and to show justification. Support the IA WG and planning for DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) testing and documentation; obtain ARMY Certification of Networthiness.
• Participated as voting member of Critical Program Information (CPI) Assessment at the contractor/software developer facility supporting development of a Program Protection Plan (PPP) for MFLTS.
• Review and comment on program documentation and briefing slides (acquisition, technical, and strategy). Provide input and recommendations to the PD.
• Attend high-level meetings within Communities of Interest e.g. S&T Briefings, Technology Expert Group and others to maintain awareness of technology advancements and S&T that may transfer into the MFLTS.
• Use data, reports, statistical and analytical processes to perform tasks, develop and document conclusions. Review MFLTS Language Priorities based on Intelligence Community (IC) Threat Assessment Reports, DoD Strategic Language List (SLL) & COCOM Priority list and make recommendations to the Product Director.
• Participate as the program representative in the Virtualization WG, Enterprise IA WG and Data Center / Cloud Computing Environment Working Group.
• Participate in the development of Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) with each host platform.
• Review contractor proposal and contract documents such as the Performance Work Statement and CDRLs for accuracy. Modify / update as required.

Confidential, Belvoir, VA

Acquisition Principal and Systems Engineer

• Worked as Systems Engineer & Technical Writer for the Defense Cross Domain Analytic Capability (DCAC), FUTURES Program to design and document the System Architecture with focus on the DIACAP certification and accreditation.
• Developed functional and system level design requirements and prepared traceability matrix to cross-reference each requirement back to a specific customer requirement.
• Developed the Interface Control Document (ICD) for transfer of data from a Protection Level (PL) 2 environment into a PL 3 Application Enclave based on Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/3.
• Performed Configuration Management using software tools such as Subversion for document and software version control. Trained members of the engineering team on use of the CM tool.
• Prepared detailed and system level data-flow diagrams and use-case analyses to feed into the system analysis and design loop; these products were used for DCAC engineering IPT reviews and at PDR.
• Worked with a team of SMEs to develop requirements for, and to draft the design for an Enterprise Label Service and Enterprise Authorization Service to be used in front of the DCAC PL 4 security boundary.
• Developed the Security CONOPS for the Enterprise Label System with the intent to use web services for data transfer and to provide output to cloud-enabled DoD Information Systems.
• Met with Oracle Database engineers to ensure that data transfers (message ingest) into the PL4 interface met the functional and performance requirements for DCAC V2 while also adhering to IA controls.

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Systems Engineer

• Served as Systems Engineer for the Initiatives & Technology Branch (ITB) on-site for the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO). Evaluated new and existing COTS and developmental systems and technologies proposed by industry and government labs for specific missions and use in the operational environment. Primary intent was rapid deployment of critical systems to the Warfighter to detect, mitigate and/or defeat the IED threat to US & Coalition Forces.
• Developed Test and Evaluation (T&E) plans for ground and airborne based sensor systems that utilized software to detect IEDs, explosives and specific chemical compounds of interest, and evidence of bomb-making activities. Worked with COTR, test engineers and organizations such as ATEC to optimize test plans, perform testing, evaluate test data, validate and verify test results and make recommendations to leadership.
• Used statistical data evaluation methods and available metrics to assess system effectiveness and to determine how well competing technologies performed based on operational and customer requirements.
• Served as the lead systems engineer for person-borne IED detection systems working with physicists and other scientists to evaluate the best available systems/technologies in operational testing environments for the purpose of assessing technology readiness level (TRL) and system performance and functionality against customer requirements. Sought to improve software and systems used for IED detection in crowds and other difficult problem areas. Briefed recommendations to civilian management and military leadership.
• Worked with TSWG to evaluate an optical scanning system for the purpose of using biometrics to determine whether or not individual(s) had been exposed to chemicals and/or explosives used in bomb-making activities. Worked with an independent agency to evaluate data. The system was intended for use during suspect identification/interrogation and at specific check-point operations.
• Participated in meetings and test events as the JIEDDO Systems Engineer to contribute in research and development activities with government laboratories, DoD Agencies, the Intelligence Community, Academia & private industry to identify detection and imaging systems that produced unique signatures that serve as identifiers for IED Trigger Mechanisms and Home Made Explosives (HME).
• Served as the Systems Engineer for Disturbed Earth Detection to evaluate and test multiple sensor systems including Millimeter Wave, Mid-Wave IR, Hyperspectral and others in soils & on various road surfaces for IED Component Detection using system analysis techniques and documented in the S&T Project Plan.
• Address single sensor or multiple sensor system capability with emphasis on increasing probability of detection & lowering false alarm rates.
• Focused on furthering development of COTS & developmental technologies that can be used effectively for stand-off chemical detection of military grade and Homemade Explosives (HME). Served as a member of the HME Working Group.

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Senior Project Engineer

• Served as Senior Project and Systems Engineer for UK based company building military hardware, High Pressure Air Compressors & Cryogenic Cooling Systems used for missile guidance on US Navy and US Air Force fighter jets.
• Was instrumental in finding Root Cause(s) of Compressor Failures though test and evaluation, data analysis and data reduction techniques, and working with independent laboratories who investigate corrosion propagation mechanisms. Developed reports to document test results and failure analysis.
• Implemented new Configuration Management Processes to ensure system design changes were vetted, approved, and documented.
• Traveled to the UK for Design Review with Ultra Team, customers including Boeing and US Air Force to discuss compressor failure modes, process improvement and Change Control following LRIP moving into Full-Rate Production.
• Supported UK based Engineering Team to understand their engineering and acquisition processes & procedures including System Design, Testing, Configuration Management & Control, & Quality Assurance. Participated in implementing quality assurance, risk management and sound engineering practices and procedures.
• Performed decomposition of system design and change analysis to identify system failure modes.
• Performed failure analysis on compressor systems and identified Root Cause using the 5-Why Methodology. Determined Corrective Action for: (1) compressor noise & imbalance, (2) galvanic corrosion associated with machining processes, (3) base metal exposure & issues with protective coatings, (4) mechanical seal wear & material analysis.
• Executed daily operations of answering Supplier Process Improvement Requests (SPIRs), writing Engineering Reports (ERs) to document high-level issues, interfacing with labs and other persons involved in project management, and interfacing with the customer.
• Performed Technology Assessment for current and future products e.g. IR sensor technology, filter material, hardware material selection and associated coatings.
• Evaluated and updated the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP).
• Participated in writing and editing Engineering Proposals for U.S. military programs.

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Associate Level III (Systems Engineer)

• Served as Systems Engineer for the Technical Support Customer Support Working Group (CSWG) to evaluate technology insertion and strategies for Navy the Distance Support (DS) Program; acted as the liaison back to the Configuration Management Team.
• Instrumental in supporting the Confidential (NAVSEA) DS Program especially by establishing and writing a Configuration Management (CM) Plan.
• Participated as Systems Engineer on the Quality Assurance IPT for Navy Distance Support to develop Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) for Customer Relationship Management & for the Navy Information Application Products Suite (NIAPS) with emphasis on C4I&R.
• Participated in the development of an effective Metrics package to evaluate system performance & identify trends for problem resolution in a timely manner for sailors at sea and ashore.
• Participated in DoD Proposal writing for the Mine Resistant Amphibious Vehicle (MRAP) II Program throughout all levels of the proposal development and review process.

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Network Security Engineer

• Served on-site at the DoD High Performance Computing & Modernization Program Office (HPCMO) as Senior Network Security Engineer, Analyst & Project Manager (PM) for the Defense Research Engineering Network (DREN).
• Coordinated with HPC Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) located at APG to maintain Network Security on DREN & to assess and resolve security incidents at all levels.
• Served as Lead Engineer for the research, testing and decision making regarding competing vendors for the necessary & immediate integration of an Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS) into the DREN supporting IPv6 and other critical network technologies.
• Worked with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to develop & implement a Test Plan to be conducted "live" on DREN and in the laboratory to assess performance in the most necessary security areas. Performed test data analysis and was a key player in the final IPS vendor selection process.
• Performed Technology Research to identify & evaluate new technology in the commercial sector with potential to improve the overall security posture of the DREN and SECRET DREN.
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & other documentation for Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Incident Response & Reporting, Military Web Site User Access Forms, Continuity of Operations, Disaster Recovery, & other issues.
• Worked with DoD Components to develop the package for the Federal Information Security Act (FISMA), ensure compliance with Privacy Act and obtain certification for the HPCMO as a Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP).
• Supported Joint Task Force-Global Network Operations by complying with, and upgrading processes such that Information Assurance Vulnerabilities were patched in a timely manner to ensure security of DoD Networks.
• Attended and presented at Security Information Group Meetings & at the annual DREN Conference.
• Developed the Training Plan for HPCMO including required courses and certifications for DREN Users, System Administrators, Network & Operations Engineers, Information Assurance Officers, & Designated Approving Authorities (DAAs) for all components with Authority to Connect (ATC) to the DREN.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Systems Engineer and Program Manager (DoD Civilian)

• Lead Systems Engineer for the Critical Transducer Program (CTP) and Chairperson for CTP IPT Meetings focusing on new and evolving technologies, Configuration Management and Risk Management.
• Upgraded and developed Maintenance and Monitoring procedures for Submarine Transducers and Hull Mounted Sensors, a major priority for the fleet while working with NAVSEA Technical Codes, the Naval Underwater Warfare Center (NUWC), Rhode Island, VIRGINIA & SEAWOLF Class Program Offices.
• Provided database input and made decisions with respect to Risk Assessment and Risk Management for Transducers and Hull Mounted Sensors.
• Developed Risk Mitigation Plans and Procedures while implementing long-term solutions to outstanding Program Risk areas.
• Participated in Configuration and Control Board (CCB) Meetings to review and approve/disapprove Engineering Change Proposals submitted by field activities, shipyards or contractor support.
• Provided daily fleet support; assisted technical codes and the In-Service Engineering Agent ISEA with decision making regarding a variety of risks and issues affecting the customer (the Fleet) relative to SONAR Sensors and Hull Mounted Sensor Systems.

Confidential

SSGN CONVERSION MANAGER, SSGN PROGRAM OFFICE

• Developed Metrics program for SSGN Program Office to mitigate risk and track ship availability progress saving significant monetary resources, projecting future risks and issues and eliminating those risks prior to impacting cost and schedule.
• Representative on the Technical Advisory Review (TAR) Board to review & analyze contractor proposals.
• Lead and developed the agenda for weekly meetings with prime contractor, Naval Shipyards and other activities to resolve ongoing technical and systems engineering issues on SSGN Engineering Refueling Overhauls/Conversions.
• Interfaced with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) to coordinate exchange of critical Special Tools & Equipment either coast-to-coast or from one availability to another, based on a cost-benefit analysis.
• Prepared technical correspondence such as Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) establishing guidelines for sharing of Special Tooling among various ship availabilities. Perform cost analysis to determine if it was more advantageous to ship equipment across country or to have prime contractor build/buy additional equipment; saved millions of dollars for the US Navy in doing so.
• Participated in Conversion Planning Meetings; took-on action items to resolve systems engineering problems, reduced cost & schedule delays.

Confidential

PROGRAM MANAGER

• Served as Program Manager for new Main Storage Battery System Design to be used on all submarine classes; a modified COTS technology. Managed over $12M of RDT&E and OPN funding to lead the design, test, manufacture, and installation of the new battery system over planned 5-year procurement.
• Worked with both planning yards to build a modeling and simulation product for the battery well of each ship class to ensure that the battery cell configurations would both meet power and capacity requirements and fit into the confined battery well space such that periodic maintenance could be performed. System design and
• Responsible for developing overall program plan, setting agenda and leading monthly cross-functional IPT meetings to keep program focused on specific goals, working on an aggressive schedule, while maintaining program within budget.
• Briefed executives and other senior Navy officials and program representatives on quarterly program status: technical, test, schedule and funding issues.
• Interfaced with, and managed workflow, task statements, budget and technical issues with prime contractors and battery manufacturer on a daily/weekly basis in support of the VRLA Battery Program.
• Presented Battery Program Status and lead discussion on new or outstanding Action Items at semi-annual battery conferences.
• Developed POM/PR submission for submarine main storage batteries.
• Met with Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to present paper on VRLA Batteries including the benefits to the fleet and providing a Business Case Analysis emphasizing the risk to the Navy if state-of-the-art technology did not replace obsolete battery technology.
• Resolved fleet issues/problems with obsolete legacy battery technology on a daily basis.
• Developed Cost Reduction and Effectiveness Incentive (CREI) paper presenting a case for VRLA Batteries.
• Performed battery system analysis on a case-by-case basis and was responsible for safety and approval for use of Lithium/Lithium Ion Batteries onboard submarines.

Confidential, Los Gatos, CA

Research, Data and Information Specialist/Market Research

• Provided Consulting Services to various Software, Internet and Telecommunications companies.
• Wrote Technical Application Notes for the Telecommunications/Internet Industries: SONET, T-1, Frame Relay, and ATM.
• Performed market, data and industry analysis for Software & Telecommunications.
• Produced Market Research reports that revealed relevant market trends. Large companies purchased report, Internet Server Software Trends Report, 1998 . Clients included IBM America, IBM Canada, Intel Corporation, and the Swedish Trade Council.
• Developed relational databases; ran data queries, analyzed and documented results.
• Articles & Papers: Broadband, Wireless are the Internet's Future published in TechWeek Magazine, July 26, 1999; Industry Analysis, Internet Server Software, 1998; High Speed Internet Access Options, Today and in the 21 st Century

Confidential, Palo Alto, CA

Project Engineer

• Served as the Lead Systems Engineer and Cost Account Manager and for the fabrication and testing of a major Ni-Hydrogen Battery Research and Development Program. Built 10 Nickel-Hydrogen (Ni-H2) Batteries; reduced and interpreted test data and made recommendations for further testing and design changes to management. Acquired hands-on experience building and activating batteries.
• Interfaced with other systems engineers to ensure that back-up power supply requirements were met e.g. ensure that the battery for a particular satellite delivered the required power and capacity for a particular payload without exceeding weight or adversely affecting configuration requirements.
• Served as the Lead Systems Engineer responsible for testing the Orbital Replacement Unit (ORU) for the International Space Station in a Thermal-Vacuum Chamber. Monitored and analyzed data and equipment status weekly and submitted reports to the customer.
• Interfaced and worked with International and Domestic Battery Cell Suppliers to assist in process engineering, elimination of waste (time and material) such that battery cells were delivered on schedule to support qualification testing at LORAL.
• Performed qualification testing on vendor cells; analyzed and reduced the data to produce qualification reports prior to selecting flight battery cells.
• Performed cell selection for flight batteries using statistical data analysis and graphical methodologies.
• Participated in re-engineering of the company and obtaining ISO 9001 Certification.
• Served as a Mentor to new employees.

Confidential

Principal/Consultant

• Performed Consulting Services including feasibility studies and market research for start-up and established businesses using online, manual, and telephone research skills.

Confidential

Chemical/Project Engineer (DoD Civilian)

• Served as Team Leader & Senior Engineer in the development of an alternative Shaft Grounding System for SSN 688 Class Submarines with the following benefits: improved system reliability, enhanced crew safety during device maintenance, improved ship's ability to communicate at depth, and reduced ships magnetic signature.
• Maintained cost accounts and developed project budgets.
• Provided engineering and management support overseas (Scotland) for direct fleet support and for writing technical documents.
• Developed and maintained Preventive Maintenance Procedures and databases for propulsion systems equipment evaluation to reduce unnecessary testing and maintenance and to thereby reduce costs. Recommended maintenance and repair of equipment based on data analysis.
• Served as Lead Engineer working with Defense Contractors and Research Laboratories to accomplish various engineering projects and to develop documentation for the US Navy.

Confidential

Ship Superintendent/Ship Safety Superintendent/Assistant Ship Refueling Engineer

• Qualified as Assistant Ship Superintendent and Ship Safety Superintendent on USS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (SSBN 640) Submarine Overhaul. Completed all written and oral examinations to achieve full qualification (1-year program).
• Worked a 6-month assignment in the Waterfront Support Branch of the Nuclear Reactor Engineering Department.