1. David R. Hanson
200 Arelia Drive, Warner Robins GA 31088
Cell: 478-284-4697
davehans@gmail.com
Professional Overview
Electrical Engineer successful at integrating complex avionics systems into diverse aircraft platforms.
Experience developing engineering test stations for Electronic Warfare systems for the Air Force.
Extremely motivated and results-driven professional with exceptional communication skills and an
extensive background in the following broad-based competencies:
Core Competencies
Aircraft modification and avionics systems
Test Engineering
MIL-STD-810/461 testing
Systems Engineering
Problem solving and flexibility
Experience
Scientific Research Corporation October 2012 to Current
Engineer III
Warner Robins, GA
AC/MC-130J Radio Frequency Countermeasure (RFCM)
- Responsible for wire harness design and installation of the BAE systems 5th
generation EW suite with
detail design complete through critical design review (CDR).
- Provided engineering analysis to include a reliability study on Group A hardware per MIL-HDBK-217F
and Electrical Load Analysis (ELA).
APX-119 Mode 5 System Upgrade
- Task lead responsible for wire harness design and installation of the Raytheon APX-119 Mode 5
Transponder. Developed stand-alone kits for special mission’s aircraft and developed test procedures to
verify system integration on Air Force C-130 aircraft.
- Supported CNS/ATM and DoD AIMS certification for the C-130 aircraft at Pax River NAS, MD. and
provided support of ground and flight testing related to the certification process.
- Developed engineering reports for the Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC), ELA,
System Safety Hazard Analysis (SSHA), and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) during
development.
- Provided oversight of configuration management and data management process providing systematic
evaluation, coordination, authorization, and implementation for configuration control of Mode 5 System
Upgrade.
- Worked with program manager on addressing technical risk and risk mitigation of program.
Software Test Station
- Designed and developed a transportable software test station for the ALR-69 Radar Warning System
(RWR). Used in the development of software for the Operational Flight Program.
Enhance System Capability
- Developed a white paper to integrate the existing ALR-46 RWR into the B-52 Defensive Avionics
MIL-STD-1553 Bus. Accepted by the Air Force and is currently being considered for implementation
onto the B-52 platform.
2. Scientific Research Corporation October 2008 to October 2012
Engineer II
Warner Robins, GA
Engineering Support Station
-Designed a test station for the ALR-69 RWR used to study system/subsystem sustainment issues and
hardware and software deficiencies encountered in the field.
- Designed cable assemblies to simulate typical aircraft wire harness installations which include F-16,
A-10, C-130, and B-52 aircraft platforms.
Emergency Locator Transmitter Upgrade
- Led a team of engineers on the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 406 MHZ upgrade which
modified 379 C-130 (12 Variant) aircraft and provided technical support during modification.
Integrated Support Station
- Worked with a team of engineers to develop and design a set of test stations that integrate the ALQ-
122/ALT-16 with the ALT-32 and ALR-20 systems.
Network Integration Evaluation
- Supported Threat Systems Management Office and supported Electronic Surveillance operations
during the Army Network Integration Evaluation. Trained and operated a team on the General
Dynamics NEST vehicles used to triangulate the Army's new WIN-T network and PRC-155 radio's.
Scientific Research Corporation October 2006 to October 2008
Engineer I
Warner Robins, GA
- Test engineer supporting design and development of the AMRAAM power supply for use on Air Force
F-15 and F-16 aircraft. Support included test development around multiple test sets including depot level
tester UTS-625 and various flight line testers.
- Test engineer for multiple projects. Developed test procedures per MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 to
qualify the Strip line Replacement Assembly.
- Performed extensive reliability testing including vibration, temperature cycling, humidity, and shock.
- Designed cable harnesses for the ALR-20 integrated support station.
- Developed acceptance test procedures for the ALQ-122 test station.
U.S. Air Force December 1992 to June 2002
F-15 Avionics Test Station and Aircraft Component Craftsman
- Cited by superiors as consistently demonstrating superior technical prowess and application of
troubleshooting skills.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of' aviation electronic components vital to operation of aircraft
and accomplishment of mission. Provided flightline support training for technicians to conduct system
integrity checks on sensitive systems including radar warning receiver and internal countermeasures
set and flight controls.
- Selected to attend verification/validation of the Analog Controller Multiplexer circuit card assembly
developed to test AN/APX-76 Air-to-Air Interrogator and AN/APX-101 IFF Transponder.
Se cret Clearance - Active
Education
Southern Polytechnic State University
2006
Bachelor of Science:Electrical Engineering Technology
Marietta, GA, United States