Kenneth R. Young
Home Address: 11 East Thunderbird Trail, Phoenix, Arizona 85042,
602-268-0106 (home), 602-339-9575 (cellular) EMAIL Address: “kennyoung@yahoo.com”
Objective: Systems/Software Design, Integration and Test. Security Clearance Status: Secret Clearance is
Currently Active
Education
Tuskegee University B.S.E.E. Graduated December '94. G.P.A. 3.02/4.0 scale.
Qualifications
 VxWorks with ADA and C/C++ , Rational Apex, Clearquest
 DEOS
 MS Visual C++ and Java GUI Development / Java Native Interface
 MCDC Testing and CTP (Component Test Platform)
 VMWare
 RF and IR Subsystems including Data Link, RF Receiver, Range Correlation and Sensor Fusion Algorithms(RF, IR and
GPS Aided Navigation)
 Signal Processing, Simulation, Guidance and Navigation in Weapons Applications
Employment
6/2015 – 4/2016: Honeywell Aerospace – Contractor – Phoenix, AZ
Systems Engineer
• Software Process Engineer Displays COE
o Duties included Software Development Standards(SDS) modification from DO-178B to DO-178C format including full life
cycle for process documentation effort.
• Systems Engineer for EPIC Touchscreen Product
o Duties included PAR and JIRA burndown effort for TSC Product Line for GVII. Verification of systems requirements, code
and PAR analysis.
o SCN development effort for TSC Product Line for GVII.
7/2012 – 6/2015: Raytheon IIS – Contractor – Tucson, AZ
Senior Software / Systems Engineer
• Software Developer and Test Engineer for AI3, SDBII and Munitions Control Unit (MCU)
o Nightsky - Munitions Control Unit (MCU) Training Mode OFP (Operational Flight Program) Software Developer.
o Nightsky OFP Test Script Developer.
o Nightsky Manual Testing Developer for OFP on Hardware Verification.
o India MCU OFP Software Developer for Training Mode and Tactical Software.
o Linux Script/C++ Code/Matlab Script Development for FQT Efforts across multiple builds.
o Automated Test Script Development for CTV(Captive) an GTV(Free Flight) milestones on SDBII.
o Systems Engineer supporting IR, MMW(Radar), GPS and WDL(Weapon Data Link) Requirements Functionality and FQT
Testing Effort.
o Multiple Sensor Algorithm and Interface Data Analysis using Telemetry and Matlab Tools.
6/2011 – 4/2012: Honeywell Aerospace – Contractor – Phoenix, AZ
Principal Project Systems Engineer
• Managed defect and SCR Activity for NG FMS for the G650 Program.
o Interface between Applications and FMS Systems for defect resolution.
o Metrics associated with Activity
o Certification Document Metrics
• Developed Certification Documents for Entry into Service
o Software Accomplishment Summary
o All Associated Metrics for Software Design, System Testing, Outsourcing (domestic and offshore)
o Various Process reviews for SOI Audits and DER Acceptance/Concurrence.
• Resource Management – Systems Engineer
o Managed International Team of system engineers on the Entry Into Service Effort for G650.
o Multiple Teams managed by Functional Area.
o SCR loading and tracking/provisioning for teams.
11/10/2008-10/28/2010: General Dynamics - C4S - Contractor, Scottsdale, AZ
Senior Software Developer
• Software Developer for MHP OMI Refactor Team, Initial Development of Infrastructure Interface to OMI, C/C++.
• Software Developer for DCGS-A, Java, Distributed Common Ground System based on SOA.
• Script Developer, Distributed Scalable AccessNet (DSAN), C#.
• Script Developer, C2IS (Command and Control Information Services) Project.
• COC (Command Operations Center) Software Integration and Test.
• VMWare configuration on C2IS Project, C2IS (Command and Control Information Services) designed VMWare Environment.
o VM Ware installation and configuration
o VM Image Creation using VMWare specific Tools
o Server Capacity Planning
o Server provisioning and monitoring using industry-leading management tools - VMWare Tools Only
o Windows Active Directory, Patch Management, Service Pack updates, anti-virus administration, McAfee and Symantec
12/07/2004-11/08/2008: Raytheon Missile Systems Company-Contractor, Tucson, AZ
Senior Software Developer
• Software Developer for Standard Missile 3 Stage 2 68020 Assembly and ADA.
• Test Engineer for SM3 Stage 2 FQT effort. Developed C/C++ Scripts for the stage 2 FQT effort.
• Small Diameter Bomb C++ Development and Integration, Navigation and Target Filter, using VxWorks.
• Radar Signal Processing Development and Integration in ADA, using VxWorks.
2/17/2003-12/01/2004: Honeywell Commercial Aviation Systems, BCAS Phoenix, AZ
Software/Systems Engineer
• Software Developer for the Embraer Fly-By-Wire System.
• Software Developer and Integration Consultant for Simulation based testing for Fly-By-Wire.
• Developed Throughput improvements for the Fly-By-Wire system on Embraer 170 Project.
• Facilitated Component Test Platform qualification of tool, modifications and implementation for Fly-By-Wire Qualification testing effort.
• Lead Software Test Engineer for Flight Control Module application code using CTP and CodeTEST.
• Lead STP(System Test Procedure) Test Engineer for the model based testing on the ERJ170/175/190 programs using MATLAB
scripting, CTP and CodeTEST.
• Lead STP Engineer responsible for STP V&V load planning for ERJ170/175/190 Programs using ABM(Activity Based Management)
methods to track EV(Earned Value).
10/21/2002-2/15/2003: General Dynamics Decision Systems-Contractor, Scottsdale, AZ
MCS System Integration
• Software Integration of the MCS derivative of the DMR radio for the US Navy, Software Integration consisted of waveform
development using various C/C++ Encryption objects created under the VxWorks based DMR program.
• Software Integration lead for milestone software migration of the DMR release.
4/8/2002- 11/17/2002: General Dynamics Decision Systems-Contractor, Scottsdale, AZ
Software Developer Test
• Developed Schedule, Acceptance Test Requirements and SDP Plan for the KG-189 Secure Communications Encryption Trunk.
• Defined test implementation of all external interfaces to the KG-189 trunk. Interfaces included Testing RS-232, all LED’s, TTL and ESI
ports, primary power and secondary power to the KG-189 and all Nortel Fiber Optic throughput capability.
• Developed the acceptance test for the KG-189 Encryption Trunk as Java applications for use on Windows based OS.
• Developed and Integrated JNI(Java Native Interface) and MFC C++ DLL development with Java to facilitate GPIB communication,
command and control of Instruments. Instrumentation included Digital Lightwave ASA 312 Light Source and various HP Test Equipment.
1/15/2001-1/13/2002: Raytheon Missile Systems Company-Contractor, Tucson, AZ
Software Developer
• Primary Responsibility is implementation of various Software Change Requests (SCR) in ADA For Block IVA.
• Secondary Responsibility is ADA Software development for the Radar Data Processing and Semi Active Sub System on Block IVA.
• ADA S/W Support for the Radio Frequency, Continuous Wave Illumination and telemetry for Tactical Software Implementation for
Standard Missile Block 4A Program.
• Developed Tools in C/C++ for implementation of RFAS and Auto Pilot Sub Systems Software.
4/06/1998-1/13/2001: Honeywell Commercial Aviation Systems, BCAS Phoenix, AZ
Software/Systems Engineer
• Lead C/C++ OOD Developer for Fly-By-Wire Implementation and Integration with DEOS.
• Lead software/hardware integration engineer for Fly-By-Wire system with DEOS based Primus EPIC System.
• Supported the definition phase of Dornier and Embraer system configuration requirements for EPIC.
• Developed periodic device driver (PDD) implementation for the Generic I/O H/W in C/C++.
• Lead OOD software developer for new functions integrated with Primus Epic.
• I/O systems integration lead on Primus EPIC Program for Planeview.
• Developed test applications functions on Custom I/O’s for Agusta, Hawker Horizon and Planeview.
12/01/97-4/03/98: Honeywell Commercial Aviation Systems, ATS Phoenix, AZ
Software Engineer
• Testing of the FMS (Flight Management Systems) VIA(Virtual Integrated Avionics) Platform on the Boeing and MD Class Commercial
Aircraft.
• Designed tools for the VIA Software Test Efforts using the DCL and the PERL languages.
6/05/95-12/97: Hughes Missile Systems Company, Tucson, Arizona
Systems Engineer
• Supported Production in a Systems Engineering capacity solving Radio Frequency (RF) related test Failures.
o IF Receiver
o Range Correlator
o Guidance and Navigation
o Data Link
• Programmed in ADP (Assembly Language Code) for the AMRAAM Missile Program.
• Determined Test and System Requirements for the VE DIFR project on the AMRAAM program.
o IF Receiver Value Engineering Redesign
References Available upon Request

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    Kenneth R. Young HomeAddress: 11 East Thunderbird Trail, Phoenix, Arizona 85042, 602-268-0106 (home), 602-339-9575 (cellular) EMAIL Address: “kennyoung@yahoo.com” Objective: Systems/Software Design, Integration and Test. Security Clearance Status: Secret Clearance is Currently Active Education Tuskegee University B.S.E.E. Graduated December '94. G.P.A. 3.02/4.0 scale. Qualifications  VxWorks with ADA and C/C++ , Rational Apex, Clearquest  DEOS  MS Visual C++ and Java GUI Development / Java Native Interface  MCDC Testing and CTP (Component Test Platform)  VMWare  RF and IR Subsystems including Data Link, RF Receiver, Range Correlation and Sensor Fusion Algorithms(RF, IR and GPS Aided Navigation)  Signal Processing, Simulation, Guidance and Navigation in Weapons Applications Employment 6/2015 – 4/2016: Honeywell Aerospace – Contractor – Phoenix, AZ Systems Engineer • Software Process Engineer Displays COE o Duties included Software Development Standards(SDS) modification from DO-178B to DO-178C format including full life cycle for process documentation effort. • Systems Engineer for EPIC Touchscreen Product o Duties included PAR and JIRA burndown effort for TSC Product Line for GVII. Verification of systems requirements, code and PAR analysis. o SCN development effort for TSC Product Line for GVII. 7/2012 – 6/2015: Raytheon IIS – Contractor – Tucson, AZ Senior Software / Systems Engineer • Software Developer and Test Engineer for AI3, SDBII and Munitions Control Unit (MCU) o Nightsky - Munitions Control Unit (MCU) Training Mode OFP (Operational Flight Program) Software Developer. o Nightsky OFP Test Script Developer. o Nightsky Manual Testing Developer for OFP on Hardware Verification. o India MCU OFP Software Developer for Training Mode and Tactical Software. o Linux Script/C++ Code/Matlab Script Development for FQT Efforts across multiple builds. o Automated Test Script Development for CTV(Captive) an GTV(Free Flight) milestones on SDBII. o Systems Engineer supporting IR, MMW(Radar), GPS and WDL(Weapon Data Link) Requirements Functionality and FQT Testing Effort. o Multiple Sensor Algorithm and Interface Data Analysis using Telemetry and Matlab Tools. 6/2011 – 4/2012: Honeywell Aerospace – Contractor – Phoenix, AZ Principal Project Systems Engineer • Managed defect and SCR Activity for NG FMS for the G650 Program. o Interface between Applications and FMS Systems for defect resolution. o Metrics associated with Activity o Certification Document Metrics • Developed Certification Documents for Entry into Service o Software Accomplishment Summary o All Associated Metrics for Software Design, System Testing, Outsourcing (domestic and offshore) o Various Process reviews for SOI Audits and DER Acceptance/Concurrence. • Resource Management – Systems Engineer o Managed International Team of system engineers on the Entry Into Service Effort for G650.
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    o Multiple Teamsmanaged by Functional Area. o SCR loading and tracking/provisioning for teams. 11/10/2008-10/28/2010: General Dynamics - C4S - Contractor, Scottsdale, AZ Senior Software Developer • Software Developer for MHP OMI Refactor Team, Initial Development of Infrastructure Interface to OMI, C/C++. • Software Developer for DCGS-A, Java, Distributed Common Ground System based on SOA. • Script Developer, Distributed Scalable AccessNet (DSAN), C#. • Script Developer, C2IS (Command and Control Information Services) Project. • COC (Command Operations Center) Software Integration and Test. • VMWare configuration on C2IS Project, C2IS (Command and Control Information Services) designed VMWare Environment. o VM Ware installation and configuration o VM Image Creation using VMWare specific Tools o Server Capacity Planning o Server provisioning and monitoring using industry-leading management tools - VMWare Tools Only o Windows Active Directory, Patch Management, Service Pack updates, anti-virus administration, McAfee and Symantec 12/07/2004-11/08/2008: Raytheon Missile Systems Company-Contractor, Tucson, AZ Senior Software Developer • Software Developer for Standard Missile 3 Stage 2 68020 Assembly and ADA. • Test Engineer for SM3 Stage 2 FQT effort. Developed C/C++ Scripts for the stage 2 FQT effort. • Small Diameter Bomb C++ Development and Integration, Navigation and Target Filter, using VxWorks. • Radar Signal Processing Development and Integration in ADA, using VxWorks. 2/17/2003-12/01/2004: Honeywell Commercial Aviation Systems, BCAS Phoenix, AZ Software/Systems Engineer • Software Developer for the Embraer Fly-By-Wire System. • Software Developer and Integration Consultant for Simulation based testing for Fly-By-Wire. • Developed Throughput improvements for the Fly-By-Wire system on Embraer 170 Project. • Facilitated Component Test Platform qualification of tool, modifications and implementation for Fly-By-Wire Qualification testing effort. • Lead Software Test Engineer for Flight Control Module application code using CTP and CodeTEST. • Lead STP(System Test Procedure) Test Engineer for the model based testing on the ERJ170/175/190 programs using MATLAB scripting, CTP and CodeTEST. • Lead STP Engineer responsible for STP V&V load planning for ERJ170/175/190 Programs using ABM(Activity Based Management) methods to track EV(Earned Value). 10/21/2002-2/15/2003: General Dynamics Decision Systems-Contractor, Scottsdale, AZ MCS System Integration • Software Integration of the MCS derivative of the DMR radio for the US Navy, Software Integration consisted of waveform development using various C/C++ Encryption objects created under the VxWorks based DMR program. • Software Integration lead for milestone software migration of the DMR release. 4/8/2002- 11/17/2002: General Dynamics Decision Systems-Contractor, Scottsdale, AZ Software Developer Test • Developed Schedule, Acceptance Test Requirements and SDP Plan for the KG-189 Secure Communications Encryption Trunk. • Defined test implementation of all external interfaces to the KG-189 trunk. Interfaces included Testing RS-232, all LED’s, TTL and ESI ports, primary power and secondary power to the KG-189 and all Nortel Fiber Optic throughput capability. • Developed the acceptance test for the KG-189 Encryption Trunk as Java applications for use on Windows based OS. • Developed and Integrated JNI(Java Native Interface) and MFC C++ DLL development with Java to facilitate GPIB communication, command and control of Instruments. Instrumentation included Digital Lightwave ASA 312 Light Source and various HP Test Equipment. 1/15/2001-1/13/2002: Raytheon Missile Systems Company-Contractor, Tucson, AZ Software Developer • Primary Responsibility is implementation of various Software Change Requests (SCR) in ADA For Block IVA. • Secondary Responsibility is ADA Software development for the Radar Data Processing and Semi Active Sub System on Block IVA. • ADA S/W Support for the Radio Frequency, Continuous Wave Illumination and telemetry for Tactical Software Implementation for Standard Missile Block 4A Program. • Developed Tools in C/C++ for implementation of RFAS and Auto Pilot Sub Systems Software. 4/06/1998-1/13/2001: Honeywell Commercial Aviation Systems, BCAS Phoenix, AZ Software/Systems Engineer
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    • Lead C/C++OOD Developer for Fly-By-Wire Implementation and Integration with DEOS. • Lead software/hardware integration engineer for Fly-By-Wire system with DEOS based Primus EPIC System. • Supported the definition phase of Dornier and Embraer system configuration requirements for EPIC. • Developed periodic device driver (PDD) implementation for the Generic I/O H/W in C/C++. • Lead OOD software developer for new functions integrated with Primus Epic. • I/O systems integration lead on Primus EPIC Program for Planeview. • Developed test applications functions on Custom I/O’s for Agusta, Hawker Horizon and Planeview. 12/01/97-4/03/98: Honeywell Commercial Aviation Systems, ATS Phoenix, AZ Software Engineer • Testing of the FMS (Flight Management Systems) VIA(Virtual Integrated Avionics) Platform on the Boeing and MD Class Commercial Aircraft. • Designed tools for the VIA Software Test Efforts using the DCL and the PERL languages. 6/05/95-12/97: Hughes Missile Systems Company, Tucson, Arizona Systems Engineer • Supported Production in a Systems Engineering capacity solving Radio Frequency (RF) related test Failures. o IF Receiver o Range Correlator o Guidance and Navigation
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    o Data Link •Programmed in ADP (Assembly Language Code) for the AMRAAM Missile Program. • Determined Test and System Requirements for the VE DIFR project on the AMRAAM program. o IF Receiver Value Engineering Redesign References Available upon Request