Engineer Engineering

STEVE WRIGHTON

Cell: 317-***-****, Home: 317-***-****, email: acn9or@r.postjobfree.com

Engineering Generalist holding an Aerospace Engineering degree with proven

project, product and supplier development skills. Primary strengths

include the technical design, specification and development of electrical,

mechanical and electromechanical aerospace components, including experience

in designing and testing of EMI/EMC requirements for military and

commercial applications. Interdisciplinary experience in mechanical and

electrical systems, engine systems, aircraft displays and component

packaging for both the military and commercial airline industry.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rolls-Royce North America, Indianapolis, Indiana

(September 2012 - Present)

Externals / Installations Engineer (Harness & Interconnect Subject Matter

Expert)

Source Control Component specification and development for M250, T56 and

LiftFan platforms.

. Developed simple solution for prevention of False Overspeed trips on

helicopter FADEC, concept to production in 3 months.

. Designed installation configuration for T56, Series 3.5 Engine Health

Monitoring System.

. Developed reconfigured harness solution for Cessna Citation to reduce

engine installation time.

. Developed Flex-PCB solution for LiftFan Ice Protection System,

reducing harness weight by 15 lbs.

Raytheon Technical Services Company, Indianapolis, Indiana

(January, 2009 - June 2012)

Principle Electrical Engineer

Lead Wiring Design Engineer for multiple programs:

Conceptualize, document and integrate interconnection systems into specific

platforms. Includes in-depth understanding of customer requirements,

system layout and interfaces, documentation of design, compliance

requirements and validation methodologies. Technical leadership of

designers through documentation and manufacturing.

. Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) rack design

solutions for shipboard operation.

. V22-MBFT/MNW Blue Force Tracking enhancement system.

. CH-53E Smart Multi-Function Color Display (SMFCD) Interconnection

Design and Aircraft Integration.

. ALE-43 (V)5 Chafe Pod for FA-18 E/F, Pod system wiring and

integration.

Rolls-Royce North America, Indianapolis, Indiana

(January 2003 - January 2009)

Externals / Installations Engineer (March 2006 - January 2009)

Source Control Component specification and development for JSF F-35B

LiftFan SDD and new engine development.

Design/Development Engineer for JSF 135 LiftFan Lubrication System

Components.

. Design/Development Engineer for RB-282 Lubrication System Components

and Lead IPPS Electrical Harness Designer

Controls Hardware Engineer (January 2003 - March 2006)

Controls engineering for large engine group, AE 3007H, AE 2100 and T56

Advanced Hawkeye.

. Lead Engineer for Controls System Sensors and Harness Development for

T56 Advanced Hawkeye.

. Cognizant Hardware Engineer and Cost Account Manager for AE 3007H,

Global Hawk Control System Hardware Qualification including

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Lightning Testing.

Honeywell International, Engines Systems and Services, Phoenix, AZ

(2000 - 2003)

Controls & Accessories Engineer

Controls engineering for Commercial Propulsion Engines including fan and

turboprop engines. Primarily responsible for the TPE331 turboprop fuel

delivery systems, TFE 731 turbofan and TPE331 turboprop hydraulic,

pneumatic, mechanical and electro-mechanical accessories. Secondary

responsibilities included LRU support for LF502/507 and CFE 738 fan engine

components.

. Led Propeller Governor development team for YMQ-9A Predator B, UAV

turboprop application.

. Wrote test plan and successfully performed EMI/EMC Qualification and

Substantiation testing on Overspeed Control System for LF507 turbofan.

. Mandated supplier design changes to passive speed pickup microphony

levels to reduce spurious outputs and reduce potential for In-Flight

Shutdowns.

. Designed LF507 turbofan EGT rake field test fixture resulting in

savings in excess of $500K in scrapped parts.

Honeywell International, Air Transport Systems, Phoenix, AZ

(1989 - 2000)

Product Engineer (1994 - 2000)

Product and design responsibility for all Honeywell Air Transport

electromechanical instrumentation, which consisted of geared servo-

mechanisms and electronic control. Ensure long-term product viability by

modifying and retrofitting existing products in order to fulfill customer

requirements, support of manufacturing, and providing engineering support

to field shops and airlines world-wide.

. Redesigned air data indicator subassemblies resulting in 50%

manufacturing cycle time reduction, reduced parts base and parts cost.

. Supplier development and collaborative design of complex mechanical

counters for decreased field failure and increased durability in Air

Data indicators.

. Re-designed servo cables resulting in 78% cost reduction of parts and

significant cycle time reductions.

Engineering Assistant (1989 - 1994)

Computer Literacy:

CAD and Modeling: Pro-E (Interlink), Routed Systems Designer,

AutoCad, Unigraphics/Teamcenter.

Requirements Dev SW: DOORS.

MS Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, MS Project, etc.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Major: Aerospace Engineering

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Technical / Professional Organizations:

Member of SAE 2007-2012

Active participation on SAE committees: SAE-8A, Wire and Cable; SAE-8D,

Wiring Installation; and SAE-8C1, Connectors and interconnect devices.

Personal Information:

US Citizen, Married, Excellent Health

Clearance: Secret (inactive)

Date of investigation: 10-30-2003

Type of investigation: NACLC

Hobbies: Aviation (Private Pilot), Music and Theatre

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