THOMAS PATTON
Colorado Springs
Summary
Senior systems engineer with extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams in classified settings. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through targeted mentoring, training development, and process improvements. Successfully drives project outcomes in systems analysis and integration, ensuring high-quality results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Schriever AFB
01.2011 - Current
- Managed a multidisciplinary team of engineers, Systems Administrators, Cybersecurity engineers, Project Managers and others in a Classified environment.
- Provided timely feedback and directions to direct reports.
- Assessed and communicated staffing needs.
- Conducted screenings and interviews for team positions, negotiating salaries, benefits, and hire dates for selected candidates.
- Performed quarterly connect meetings with direct reports and mentored others on career development.
- Team building and navigation, technical and interpersonal problem resolution, work planning and allocation.
- Analyzed and presented comprehensive reports on assets and capabilities for BOA and SBIRS products, supporting ground test and flight test activities.
- Reviewed training schedules and support training simulators for Ground Test and Flight test activities in support of the MDA mission.
- Developed and tested overhead persistent infrared test cases and data products.
- Developed test cases and configuration pieces for Space Based Systems Simulators and participated in ground test activity analysis for the Missile Defense Systems Program.
- Researched and analyzed software abnormalities, monitoring trends in systems and controllers to enhance software performance.
- Trained several employees on Tactics, Techniques and Procedures.
- Generated checklists and procedures for operations personnel to follow.
- Analyzed mission OPIR data to ensure system functionality and performance.
- Troubleshot, modified, and executed Python and Perl Scripts on a Linux Redhat system.
Systems Integration Test Engineer II
Northrop Grumman
Schiever Space Force Base
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Executed Ground Fire Control and Weapons Systems simulations software applications, enhancing war fighter training on Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System.
- Executed Spaced Based Systems Simulators and participated in ground test activities for the Missile Defense Systems Program.
- Performed Ground test activities for the Space Based Infrared Systems Program.
- Reviewed training schedules and supported training simulators for BMDEX exercises, ORE certifications, DMETS exercises, and more.
- Researched and analyzed software abnormalities, monitoring trends in systems, controllers, and software behavior.
- Developed and implemented training event changes, improving war fighter planning support through actionable feedback.
- Trained new team members and coordinated daily training operations to ensure effective execution.
- Obtained US Government Department of Defense Top Secret Security Clearance.
Electronics Technician, M III
Raytheon Technical Services Llc.
Fort Greely
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Installed, operated, repaired, and modified electronic equipment and audio and visual equipment including cameras, illuminators, vbrick encoders, targetry, and control systems.
- Analyzed equipment failures to identify root causes and recommended corrective actions, enhancing reliability of systems.
- Set up and recovered training props and BES systems, installed communications and AV hardware, and supported IT with computer maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Maintained live-fire range complex in Alaska, ensuring optimal conditions for soldier training and readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science -
Boise State University
Boise, ID01-2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Florida Institute Of Technology
Melbourne, FL01-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Laser/Electro-Optics Technology
Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDElectronics Technology -
College Of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, IDSkills
- Systems integration
- Data analysis
- Requirements gathering
- Technical problem resolution
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy implementation
- Documentation and reporting
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Performance evaluation
- Training development
- Onboarding processes
- Talent acquisition
- Policy and procedure development
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Team leadership
Technologies And Certifications - Technologies
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Linux
- Redhat 7
Timeline
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
01.2011 - Current
Systems Integration Test Engineer II
Northrop Grumman
01.2011 - 01.2019
Electronics Technician, M III
Raytheon Technical Services Llc.
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Applied Science -
Boise State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Florida Institute Of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Laser/Electro-Optics Technology
Idaho State University
Electronics Technology -
College Of Southern Idaho