University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering

Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Ball Aerospace

- Enabling digital engineering capabilities for customers

Strategic Technology Consulting - STC, An Arcfield Company

Model Based Systems Engineer

- Responsible for leading the development of a model-based analysis ecosystem.
- Supported the transition from document-based systems engineering to model-based systems engineering. 
- Developed digital systems engineering capabilities utilizing MBSE tools.
- Supported model architecture definition for complex systems and product line development. 
- Led meetings on milestone updates, task planning and progress, and Community of Practice (CoP) engagement. 
- Supported Digital Engineering Environment definition with a focus on capability identification and phasing.

Sierra Space

Systems Analysis Focus Area Lead

Ball Aerospace

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

♦     Performed systems engineering, health monitoring, performance analysis, and anomaly resolution on 18 year old and newly launched satellites.
♦	Supported engineering and launch teams during launch activities. 
♦	Analyzed short term and long term satellite data to verify compliance to operational constraints
♦	Supported anomaly investigation, resolution actions, and lessons learned integration.
♦	Designed and implemented automated ground software to handle standard satellite pass tasks from AOS to LOS, Safe Mode entry and recovery, and payload reset recovery using L3’s InControl Telemetry and Commanding Software (JAS procedures)
♦	Supported ground procedure and flight procedure software testing on a Flat-Sat environment. 
♦	Supported on board Fault Protection improvements (Queue based logic operations)
♦	Built a basic understanding of STK Software, Python programming language, and Linux systems

ORBCOMM

Satellite Systems Engineer

Supervised personnel, schedules, purchases, work activities, and safety for the Wallops Arc Second Pointer (WASP), the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) High Gain Antenna (HGA), the Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC), the Machine shop (HAAS CNC, Mills, Lathes, drills, sanders, and welding station), and the Fabrication Lab including the Level Granite Table for optical and mechanical alignment, Clean Instrument Assembly Bench, and Rapid Prototyper (3D Printer)

ASRC Federal

Engineering Supervisor

Supporting the Mini-Atmospheric Topographical Mapping (Mini-ATM) system

♦	Served as the sole technical lead providing engineering, operational, and post-processing expertise of a combined GPS/IMU LiDAR System.
♦	Rapidly brought the instrument from storage to operation with little direct experience and incomplete documentation
♦	Compiled all documentation and initiated a configuration management system.
♦	Developed experience with GPS Post-Processing, LiDAR Processing, Linux environment, and on-the-fly engineering changes and fixes.

Operational/Test Engineer

Multidisciplinary Engineer supporting the Low Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) project

Systems Engineer
- Supported the development, procurement, documentation, reviews, testing, launch, and post-flight reporting 
- Ensured consistency across project disciplines
- Enforced workflow and quality assurance practices during Integration and Testing (I&T)
- Supported environmental (Vibration and Thermal Vacuum) testing, acceptance data package assembly, and conducted document review meetings.
- Managed the Project repository (Subversion Network (SVN)), where all official and mission critical documents are stored for configuration management. 
- Formulated, reviewed, and approved mission documents

Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer       
- Performed isolation and continuity checks on wire harnesses and hardware components. 
- Performed Safe-To-Mates prior to installation of components.
- Followed installation procedures to install individual components at the system level. 
- Troubleshot anomalies found during Integration and Test (I&T)
- Supported system level testing utilizing practice launch sequences.
- Documented (written and photo) I&T activities and anomalies using an integrated I&T log and anomaly reports.
- Updated sequences and procedures to reflect current requirements, corrections, and engineering changes.

Systems Engineer

• Oversee daily spacecraft operations: monitor telemetry, respond to fault management alarms, and uplink various spacecraft loads.
• Ensure 100% science data capture.
• Increasing my knowledge of spacecraft systems including Command and Data Handling, Communication, Guidance, Navigation, Control, Electrical and Power, Thermal, Flight Software, and Propulsion. Also expanding on ground support systems, orbital operations procedures, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize knowledge gained from AQUA/AURA Satellite Certification and ongoing study to resolve spacecraft anomalies. 
• Collaborate with the Offline Engineers during Instrument Commanding, Debris Avoidance Manuevers (DAM’s), and Drag Makeup Manuevers (DMU’s).
• Create and Test operational products to be integrated for spacecraft and operator use. 
• Create, edit, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc.

Project GeSSO - Geostationary Satellite Servicing Operation

•	Team Leader and systems engineering subgroup leader for a two semester design project to develop a viable satellite servicing operation
•	Learned about the complete design process from requirements to design finalization.
•	Further developed leadership skills founded in prior work experiences  
•	Learned to combined individual member strengths with what needs to get done as a group to accomplish our goals as a team.

University of Maryland

Project Manager/Team Leader

General Clerk III

Data Collector in support of a Product Qualification Test-Government (PQT-G) 

•	Collected time stamped data in parallel with sophisticated recording equipment during product testing.
•	Compiled incident reports on processes and troubleshooting on various pieces of equipment.

Held a Security Clearance

Science and Technology Corporation

Data Collector

Researched N2O dissociation through plasma generation for a small gas thruster. Fabricated various designs, built timing circuit. and plasma generating circuit.

Research Assistant

Use the knowledge I've gained through training and past work to repair and maintain the cardiovascular and weight equipment at the University of Maryland Eppley Recreation Center. I also use the skills I've gained working with wood, metal, and plastic to complete projects around the campus to improve the recreational experience for other students at the University.

Bradley Hood