Mike J.

EDUCATION
University of Southern California
Master of Science Degree, Electrical Engineering Graduation Date: August 2009
Emphases: Communication Systems & Digital Signal Processing
Core Courses: Intro to Communication Systems, Optical Fiber Communication Systems, Random Processes in Engineering, Linear System Theory (DSP) & Introduction to Digital Image Processing
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Graduation Date: May 2007
Emphases: Control Systems, Communication Systems and Signal Processing

WORK EXPERIENCE
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Avionics Communications Engineer | December 2009 – Present
●Responsible for production, integration and testing of Global Hawk’s (unmanned aircraft) Sensor Management Unit and Solid State Recorder
●Perform avionics system analysis, system performance trade studies and document avionics system requirements and interfaces
●Review and analyze supplier design data, define of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, Navigational Systems Division
Systems Engineer III, Scalable Space Inertial Reference Units (SSIRU) | March 2009-December 2009
● Responsible for complete system level testing of four commercial SSIRU lines (up to five units under test simultaneously)
● Responsible for translating customer requirements into fully executable test plans that verify product operability
● Provide technical validation to Program Management during unit sell-off to customer
● Provide solutions to technical issues during System Level testing, including referring units for sub-system testing
 Six Sigma Green Belt Certified – Serve as key member in process improvement efforts throughout Space Systems Engineering
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (Formerly Space Technology)
Electrical Integration Test Conductor & Engineer, Satellite Payloads | August 2007-March 2009
● Develop and present systems analysis results, and provide compelling rational for the engineering decision processes
● Provide engineering support to operations development tasks of highly complex, technically challenging space systems
Southern California Edison
Research & Development Specialist | August 2006-Present
● Design impedance diagrams from existing circuits and analyze load flow characteristics
● Assist in the feasibility, research and development of distributed energy implementation into SCE’s grid
● Develop and test transmission & distribution circuit models to determine the usefulness of Smart Agents (Automated
Component Switching in the Distribution System)
 Publication – Co-Author: “Circuit of the Future: Interoperability and SCE’s DE Program” – Published by IREP Council

MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force Reserves
Senior Airman, Electrical Power Production Journeyman (Honorable Discharge) | May 2003-May 2009

SKILLS
Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Visio, Access, Project & Visual Basic
Other Programs, Computer Languages & Operating Systems: MATLAB, PSpice, DOORS, Basic, C/C++, WinBatch & Linux

HONORS/AWARDS
● 2007- 2008 Distinguished Regional Chair of the Year – National Society of Black Engineers
● 452 Civil Engineering Squadron “Airman of the Quarter” Award
● 2005-2006 CSUF College of Engineering & Computer Science Student Leader of the Year
● Distinguished Graduate from the United States Air Force, Electrical Power Production Course (95% Course Average)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
National Society of Black Engineers
National Vice Chairperson 2008-2009
● Oversee operations (28 Board of Directors, 20+ Professional Staff Members & $8+ Million Budget) of the entire society
● Directly manage the National Membership Zone responsible for over 31,000 Collegiate, High School, Jr. High & Alumni members
Region VI Chairperson (Member of the Board of Directors) 2007-2008
● Responsible for identifying key issues facing the Region & Society and develop strategies to ensure future international growth
● Managed all Financial, Communication and Program operations on the entire west coast (13 states) spanning as far East as Colorado
● Conducted Regional Business while operating more than $20,000 under an $85,000 budget
Region VI Southern Vice Chair 2006-2007
● Responsible for collegiate chapters in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and Hawaii
● Managed the Finance Zone ($84,753 Budget), Membership Zone (2,600 Members) and Conference Planning Committees