1. Aaron J. Parker
13939 Lewiston Street San Diego, CA 92128 | (858)361-7739 | aaron.j.parker53@gmail.com
Summary of Skills and Qualifications:
- Current US Secret Security Clearance
- Five years technical management experience.
- Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for multifunctional automated RF and digital tests.
- Logistics planning via SAP and personalized automated tracking in accordance with Earned Value
Management System requirements.
- Maintenance and Test Products Work Center Supervisor
- Planning and execution of large scale integrated test stations comprised of 1700+ line items in over 50
sub assemblies.
Qualifications:
- SAP Analysis - Remote Planning & Operations
- Validation and Verification - Automated Sequential Testing
- Project Planning - Advanced Troubleshooting Skills
- Project Streamlining - Mechanical drawing and parts list documentation
- Cost Account Management - System Cluster Design and Interface
- System Automation - High and low power RF test interface
Computing/Coding Skills:
- Coding experience: LabView (core 1 and 2), TestStand experience
- MWare and NWare (Audio DSP programming environment Peavey proprietary)
- Simple embedded Atmel and Xilinx Processors
- C, C++, Java, Maple and Mathematica exposure
- Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Project and VBA experience
Work History:
Communication Navigation Identification (CNI) Integration Support System (ISS) IPT Lead
June 2013 - Present
- Assist with Basis of Estimate generation for over ten thousand line items over multiple project proposals.
- Conduct event based planning, coordination, assembly, integration, and validation for production of
multiple ISS stations with a period of performance (POP) exceeding a year, prioritizing overlapping
projects. One ISS consists of over 50 sub-assemblies allowing capabilities for: Line Audio, Fiber
Channel, RS-232, 422, 485 and 1394b communication, SINCGARS, VMF, UHF/VHF, ICLS, JPALS,
RALT, ILS, TACAN, IFF, Link-16, and specializing in Band2 interferometry generation and measurement
testing.
- Design system interconnect cable sets for RF, digital, power, and audio interface between 14 separate
modules.
- Developed a project streamlining tool to track logistical considerations for part availability, identify critical
path, plan builds around logistical constraints, capture and identify variances, allowing for real-time,
dynamic planning updates.
- Conceptualized the “Predictable Output Module”. A tool used to validate complex modules and optimize
calibration of test systems, producing repeatable measurements on multiple test station platforms.
- developed full retrofit for Diminishing Material Source (DMS) for audio DSP system and software
redesign.
- Lead for ISS development, implementation, and troubleshooting for future capabilities.
- Developed diagnostic software which multiplexes refined solutions for troubleshooting from
combinations of deviations from calibrated values for complex systems to reduce labor costs and
increase system quality confidence.
2. - Field multiple design improvements for capability, sustainability and cost reduction to Technical
Management.
- Promoted ahead of schedule from System Engineer 2 to 3 after one year of employment.
United States Marine Corps Infantry Officer
June 2009 – May 2013
- Regimental Guard Officer - Restructured guard force around infantry training battalion, rewriting the
Regimental guard force operating procedure, training the guard force, and conducting 24/7 operations.
- Afghan National Security Forces Advisor - Trained Afghan National Army Security Forces in remote
operations, Mission Planning, Operational Security, and Combat Operations.
- Ordnance Officer - Leaning on previous technical management leadership and organizational skills, I
reorganized staffing and produced a set maintenance schedule in a failing armory, bringing readiness
from 47% to 96% scoring the highest Field Supply and Maintenance Analysis Office for an infantry
battalion pulling the Battalion overall score above 90%.
- Student at The Basic School and Infantry Officer Course - Nine Months of Formal training in Mission
Planning and Operations.
- Selected for career designation before completion of obligated service.
Student and Supplementary Instructor at Cal State San Marcos
July 2004 – May 2009
- Conducted plasma research, constructed a cryogenic thermocouple, and conducted a Far-Infrared
Spectrum Detection Project.
CH-53E Helicopter Crew Chief / Mechanic / Inspector / Work Center Supervisor
April 2001 – June 2004
- As a Work Center Supervisor for the Flight Line shop, I received tasking from Maintenance Control and
interpreted a software generated workload report to plan inspection and maintenance tasking for 88
Helicopter Mechanics and Crew Chiefs.
- Self-instructed to attain Plane Captain, Collateral Duty Inspector, Quality Assurance, and Work Center
Supervisor qualifications years ahead of expected schedule by formal testing.
- Cross-trained in airframes and avionics specialties.
- Crewed 661.2 hours of flight time with 106.2 hours specifically for flight testing purposes
- As a plane captain, I conducted an average of one 4 hour technical inspection per day to determine if
aircraft were safe for flight.
- As a Collateral Duty Inspector, I witnessed component critical torques, performed and instructed both
scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of aircraft as well as certifying each maintenance action
complete.
- As a quality Assurance Representative, I processed quality deficiency reports, certified proper
completion of maintenance tasks critical to safe flight of the aircraft, scrutinized test results and directed
maintenance actions to correct discrepancies, and utilized testing and troubleshooting manuals and
flowcharts in order to determine faulty electrical and mechanical components.
- Promoted on an accelerated schedule twice to E-2 and E-4 for proficiency and leadership and selected
for a commissioning program.
Education
B.S.: Applied Physics Conc. Electronics
- Cal-State University at San Marcos