1. MARK S. MASON
Markm2@cox.net M 949-370-
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S U M M A R Y
A versatile and accomplished senior product support/test engineering professional with over 25 years of
progressive customer support, engineering and quality assurance experience in the lab test, defense, aerospace,
environmental, automotive and electromagnetic compatibility industry sectors. A recognized senior engineering
expert leader with a strong customer focus on leveraging technical knowledge to become a resource to the
customer creating new sales opportunities. Strong analytical and problem solving skills allow for more effective
management when driving complex and technically challenging projects. Polished interpersonal communication
and leadership skills allow for seamless ability to work with a diverse customer base in providing a high level of
technical assistance in the complex installation and integration phase of projects. Proven track record in putting
together and developing high powered, team oriented and conscientious technical professional teams. A
customer centric management style inrceases the ability to interface and understand client technical needs and
provides effective solutions. A collegial and accessible management style fosters strong cross functional team
engagement and improved morale.
C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S
• Customer focused engineering professional
• Solid leadership and team building
presence
• Polished interpersonal communication skills
• Marketing strategy and promotion
• Significant technical training expertise
• Proven troubleshooting and problem solving
• Creative technical writing skills
• Tactical planning and strategic sourcing
• Cradle to grave product ideation/innovation
• EMC engineering testing expertise
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS Fullerton, CA $185MM 2014
A leading provider of testing and engineering services including electromagnetic compatibility and environmental
testing.
EMC Test Engineer/Technical Writer
• Created and developed complex and challenging EMC test procedures for customer specific commercial
and government requirements resulting in successful product testing qualification and certification.
• Senior key member and “Go To” engineering asset in performing MIL Standard 461 and RTCA DO-160-X
testing for installation and operation of products within the aerospace and defense environment.
DNB ENGINEERING INC. Fullerton, CA $15MM 2012-2014
Privately owned and leader in advanced Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) , Direct Strike Lightning, High
Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) and environmental testing for aerospace and military products qualification.
Senior EMC Test Engineer
• Performed customer product qualification testing to MIL-STD-461 and RTCA DO-160-X standards.
• Successfully partnered with customer engineering team and management on product improvements and
modifications ensuring achievement of optimal testing results in extreme and dynamic operating
2. environments.
• Key driving force in providing a solid customer service interface for performing tests and submitting reports
for government and commercial standards qualification acceptance to end-user customer and sub-
contractors.
3. MARK V INSTRUMENTS, LLC San Clemente, CA 2010-2012
Mark V was founded to address providing low cost products for use within the aerospace, test & measurement,
automotive, environmental and industrial sectors.
Founder, CEO
• Established a presence and product booth at the annual Chicago Sensors Expo introducing innovative and
reliable products from designers and manufacturers with a proven track record within the industry.
• Resourcefully created and developed all company marketing collateral, promotional materials and
distribution channels.
• Positioned the company to become a key independent supplier of electronic instrumentation, data
acquisition, and strain gage signal conditioning products.
ENDEVCO, Division of MEGGITT CORP United Kingdom, Dorset $ 1.5B 1993-
2009
The world’s leading supplier of sensors and dynamic instrumentation for vibration, shock, inertial motion and
dynamic pressure measurements.
Product Manager
• Key driving force in introducing and driving a new and advanced nuclear shipboard electronic product on a
fast track 6 month development cycle from cradle to grave delivering $500K in incremental revenues. This
resulted from forming a close partnership with the Lockheed Martin design team in achieving this critical
tactical initiative for the 1st
delivery of new and innovative defense products.
• Successfully developed and created robust electronics and sensor applications technical training seminars
and workshops in both Europe and Asian marketplaces addressing unmet customer needs and bringing the
technical team to a new level of competence.
• Resourcefully addressed prevailing market/competitive pricing strategies in defining current market share
and penetration goals to introduce innovative and tactical initiatives regarding appropriate pricing for
electronics, calibration systems and cable assemblies for the OUS marketplaces
• Recognized by C-level management as an engineering asset with intuitive and customer focused abilities to
leverage technical and troubleshooting skills to develop a strong and trusting relationship with customers.
• Led the charge in building, evolving and cultivating long term customer focused/quality relationships with
numerous commercial and sensor calibration companies including Crystal Instruments, Lincoln Instruments,
Bouche Labs and Meggitt Xiamen OUS.
Engineering Customer Service Manager/Senior Applications Engineer
• Appointed by senior management to be the primary POC, Point of Contact partner, for the Automated
Accelerometer Calibration System product including support, new product field service information updates
and future development.
• Published author for “ Selecting Sensors for Applications” presented in the “TEST Engineering &
Management” professional periodical in 2004.
• Key driving force in setting up a troubleshooting call center resource addressing ongoing and possible
disruptive technical field issue challenges by providing logistical and real time problem resolution fixes.
Senior Quality Engineer (promoted to Engineering Customer Service Manager)
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E D U C A T I O N
Associates of Science - Electronics Engineering
Catonsville College, Catonsville, MD
Advanced Digital Circuitry - Certification
California State University, Fullerton, CA
Six Sigma trained - Boeing Corporation