C. DAVID KEARSLEY1517 Saint Clair Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105 / 651-698-2073 / kearsleycd@qwest.net____________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY

Aerospace engineering/technical professional. Experienced in strategic thinking, problem solving, design of experiments, data analysis, technical writing, software development. Offering superior verbal/written communication, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams. Seeking career opportunities in a progressive aerospace or systems engineering environment.____________________________________________________________________________________________________

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR ENGINEERING SPECIALIST (CONTRACT) / May 2013 - October 2014Seagate Technology, Bloomington, MN• Collaborated in design-of-experiments (DOE) to determine root-causes of LDU-Slider Attach and other robotic/automated microelectronics manufacturing and engineering issues (including EMC/EMI, HALT, HASS, and FMECA).• Developed problem-specific data analysis techniques and configured experimental data for presentation.• Developed and performed hardware/software maintenance, calibration, first-pass metrology and test procedures.• Collaborated in cross-functional teams with process development engineering staff, quality staff, and theory SME's.• Employed oscilloscopes, signal generators, optical power meters, imaging systems and project-specific test equipment.• Created and maintained laboratory tool, test-fixture and parts inventory (Excel).• Employed EMC/ESD-sensitive device handling, clean-room anti-contamination, and laser energy control protocols.

PROJECT ENGINEER – MANUFACTURING (CONTRACT) / October 2012 - April 2013Minnetronix Inc., Saint Paul, MN• Developed multimedia assembly/alignment/test procedures for specialized optical and laser-based medical devices/systems.• Collaborated in design-of-experiments (DOE) and performed laboratory testing of catheter-mounted fiber-optic illumination and IR laser transmitter system using FieldMax and PowerMax energy measurement systems.• Performed data analysis (including FMECA) and created multimedia records of electro-optical system/sub-system laboratory testing (Excel, PowerPoint).• Created system design concepts and collaborated in development and modification of special equipment, parts, fixtures and tools using Visio, SolidWorks, and engineering change order (ECO) revision systems.• Contributed to project engineering/development/production/quality teams in an FDA/RoHS-compliant environment.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER / June 2007 - May 2010Aerosim Technologies Inc., Burnsville, MN• Developed and tested object-oriented embedded simulation software for commercial aircraft system/sub-system "active-schematics" in Virtual Flight Decks (VFD) and Virtual Procedures Trainers (VPT), in DOORS and FAA environment.• Deployed Microsoft Visual Studio C++, FORTRAN 77/90 and Adobe Creative Suite with SourceSafe version-control.• Collaborated in cross-functional design, software development and graphics/auto-flight systems integration teams.• Documented software changes and performed system discrepancy report (DR) reconciliation.• Employed OEM (Boeing/Airbus/Bombardier/Piaggio) operations/maintenance technical manuals in support of simulations software development for aircraft electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and navigation systems.

TECHNICAL WRITER (CONTRACT) / April 2004 - March 2006Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, St. Louis, MO.• Developed Operations and Maintenance Manuals for F-15E/K Mission Training Center (MTC).• Participated in Suite-5 Operational Flight Program and Sniper/TigerEye sensor-pod upgrades to F-15E/K T.O. system. • Employed Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Boeing/DoD TPAS and XY-Vision publications authoring systems.• Collaborated in cross-functional development teams, including systems integration, quality, and F-4/F-15 aircrew SME's.• Employed Boeing F-15E/K aircraft system schematics, hands-on examination of OTS equipment, and SME interviews.

RF ELECTRONICS TEST TECHNICIAN / January 2001 - February 2003TLC Precision Wafer Technology, Minneapolis, MN• Performed diagnostic and performance testing of GaAs MMIC semiconductor oscillators, amplifiers, and mixers.• Collaborated in design of experiments (DOE), metrology and data analysis, including HALT and FMECA.• Employed oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, and project-specific test equipment.• Developed MMIC device inventory and test-data tracking systems.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

AVIONICS SPECIALIST, U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD / August 1995 - October 2004A-Co. 834th Support Battalion (AVN), 147th Aviation Brigade, Holman Field, Saint Paul, MN• Performed preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operational testing of RF communications, Doppler navigation, EO sensors, IR/RF countermeasures, and aviation life-support equipment (ALSE).• Developed ALSE inspection tracking database/workbook, and a training matrix for aircrews.• Delivered quarterly ALSE status presentations to brigade leadership.

COMPUTER OPERATOR SPECIALIST, U.S. ARMY RESERVE / August 1986 - August 199519th/56th Material Management Center, Fort Snelling, Saint Paul, MN• Processed material requisition, receipt and supply tracing data for U.S. 4th Army regional logistics center. SECRET.• Conducted annual battalion instruction on Friendly/Threat Vehicle & Aircraft Recognition, Land Navigation, Primary Marksmanship, operational employment of weapons and associated doctrine.• U.S. Army NCO Academy, Ft. McCoy, WI, Primary Leader Development Course. Curriculum (80 hours) included Effective Leadership, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, Sexual Harassment Policy, Counseling, EO/EEO affairs.

AVIONICS SENSOR SYSTEMS SPECIALIST, U.S. AIR FORCE / November 1979 - November 1985Multiple Assignments, CONUS & United Kingdom• Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operational testing of tactical real-time infrared (IR) and electro-optical (EO) sensors and laser target designator systems. Debriefed aircrews concerning system performance. SECRET.• Employed knowledge of analog/digital diagnostic test equipment, system-specific test equipment, fire-control and terrain-following radars, aircraft cockpit controls, aircrew ejection/egress systems, aerospace ground equipment and safety procedures, and associated maintenance management documentation.• U.S. Air Force Technical Training Center, Lowry AFB, CO. Avionics Specialist Course. Curriculum (712 hours).

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

INSTRUCTOR (SUBSTITUTE POOL), PHYSICAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS / December 2010 – May 2012Saint Paul Academy & Summit School, Saint Paul, MN• Taught Upper School students (Grades 9-12) in Physics, Earth/Space Science and Mathematics.• Subject expertise includes Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Physics & Astronomy.• Coordinated with primary instructors regarding course materials, lesson plans, and methodologies.

RESEARCH/TEACHING ASSISTANT / December 1993 - April 1998Department of Astronomy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN• Operated Automated Plate Scanner (APS); laser-scanned/digitized POSS/Luyten astronomical photographic plates.• Performed post-scan image-processing operations, data back-ups in UNIX environment.• Contributed to IR laboratory/observatory operations, and maintained photographic plates, digital and laboratory electronics.• Assembled PC driver interface for use during observation of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collision with Jupiter.• Used image processing and data analysis software to investigate expansion rate of the Eta Carina nebula.• Developed solution sets and graded homework/examinations for courses in introductory astronomy and astrophysics.• Conducted office hours and extra-help sessions, and maintained student records.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY of MINNESOTA, College of Science & Engineering, Minneapolis, MN.Bachelor of Science in Physics, June 2007.• Senior Experimental Project: Measuring the Angular Distribution of Cosmic Ray MuonsBachelor of Science in Astrophysics, June 2007.• Senior Directed Study/Thesis: A Survey of QCD Progression Models for Collapsing Neutron Stars

U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER, Lowry AFB, COAvionics Specialist Course, Certificate of Training (712 hours).

U.S. ARMY NCO ACADEMY, Ft. McCoy, WIPrimary Leader Development Course, Certificate of Training (80 hours).

SKILLS SUMMARY• Design / Problem Solving / Troubleshooting / Data Analysis / Schematic Diagrams• Simulation / Avionics / Technical Writing / Documentation / ECO / MIL-STD / FAA / FDA / RoHS• Veteran / NCO / Primary Leader / Instructor / Team-Oriented / Mission-Focused / SECRET Inactive.• Unix / MacOS / C/C++ / FORTRAN / Microsoft Visual Studio / SourceSafe / LabWindowsCVI / LabVIEW• EO/IR Systems / Radar / Laser / Sensors / Navigation Systems / Geospatial Information / Air Combat Simulations• Analog / Digital / EMC/EMI / Oscilloscope / Spectrum Analyzer / Signal Generator / Power Meter / Scintillator / PMT• Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Visio / Publisher / Photoshop / Acrobat / Roxio PhotoSuite / iMovie / Bryce• Online Presence: thekavespace, University of Minnesota MXP, LinkedIn.

ACTIVITIES• Photography (Film/Digital): Aviation, Science & Technology, Nature, Candid Portraiture, Urban Landscape. • MN Science Bowl/Fair Volunteer, Student pilot, Model Rocketry, War-Gaming: Air/Land/Naval-combat simulations.• Sports: Baseball & Softball, Ice Hockey, Soccer.• Creative: Screaming Blues Guitar: Roxio SoundEdit, Creative WaveStudio, Apple Sound Studio, BOSS, Peavey, Alesis.

HONORS• Army Commendation Medal & Army Achievement Medal.• Winterowd First Year Architectural Design Award, University of Minnesota.• Primary Leader Development Course (PLDC), Distinguished Honor Graduate.• National Honor Society.