Resume

Professional Summary

Test Engineering professional with over 9 years of experience supporting U.S. Navy submarine operations, maintenance, testing, and work control. Experienced in leading testing activities, coordinating cross-departmental teams, reviewing engineering documentation, and ensuring compliance with Navy and shipyard safety standards. Proven ability to manage priorities in fast-paced environments while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule performance. Active Secret Security Clearance with extensive knowledge of submarine auxiliary systems, technical drawings, work authorization, and testing procedures.

Skills

Work Experience

1. Lead Test Engineer II · Newport News Shipbuilding

   Aug 2022 – Present

   • Promoted from Engineering Technician II → Engineering Technician III → Lead Test Engineer II.
   • Lead testing activities supporting submarine maintenance and modernization projects.
   • Review test packages to verify compliance with engineering drawings, work packages, and testing requirements.
   • Represent the Test Engineering department during planning meetings with shipyard organizations and U.S. Navy personnel.
   • Monitor project progress, communicate technical issues, and provide status updates to leadership.
   • Analyze and report testing metrics to support project execution and continuous improvement.
   • Attend controlled evolution and high-risk evolution briefings to ensure safe testing operations.
   • Oversee Work Control priorities and coordinate daily assignments.
   • Conduct deck plate inspections to verify work locations, identify deficiencies, and ensure system readiness before testing.
   • Interpret engineering drawings, reports, and work packages to support maintenance planning and execution.
   • Ensure shipyard personnel operate within approved safety boundaries and work control requirements.
   • Collaborate with engineering, production, quality assurance, and Navy personnel to accomplish mission-critical objectives.
   • Recognized for maintaining composure and making sound decisions during high-risk operations.

2. Machinist's Mate Second Class (MM2) · United States Navy

   May 2017 – May 2022

   • Served aboard USS Helena supporting submarine maintenance, operations, and engineering systems.
   • Maintained an Active Secret Security Clearance.
   • Final duty station: Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Fleet Maintenance Branch).
   • Operated, maintained, and repaired pneumatic, hydraulic, potable water, sanitary, diesel, and auxiliary systems.
   • Interpreted technical drawings and engineering documentation to support maintenance and troubleshooting.
   • Executed complex tag-out procedures and work control documentation in accordance with Navy requirements.
   • Supported submarine maintenance availabilities at Newport News Shipbuilding, gaining extensive experience with shipyard work permits, work control processes, and engineering coordination.
   • Collected and documented testing data to verify system performance and support engineering evaluations.
   • Managed maintenance scheduling for firefighting and dewatering equipment aboard a submarine.
   • Mentored and trained junior Sailors on maintenance procedures, work control, and safety requirements.

Certifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance

  U.S. Department of Defense · Active