Ken Webb

kenwebb2010@gmail.com
(321)861-0394 (W) (407) 314-4678 (Mobile)

Summary
Seasoned aerospace professional with heavy experience in system integration of multiple aerospace systems for the Space
Shuttle and Global Positioning System satellite flight processing. Experience includes broad working knowledge of flight
subsystems and their GSE/facility counterparts such as RF communications (VHF, UHF, Ku-band, S-band) , main engine
and auxiliary power unit turbomachinery, propulsion, pyrotechnics, flight termination/range safety, avionics, electrical power,
mechanical, , flight/ground software, digital processing, instrumentation, hydraulic/flight controls . Resolved cross-functional
technical issues. Possess knowledge of facility infrastructure capability at KSC. Extensive experience leading a large team of
engineers to execute shuttle launch activities, overseeing launch site operations with a complex customer-contractor interface.
Coordinated technical issues with Eastern Test Range to support Shuttle launch.
Demonstrated success record in:
* Effectively managing personnel and assets in order to support successful Space Shuttle launch
* Providing insight in developing real-time troubleshooting plans
* Providing comprehensive in-depth briefings to contractor/NASA management and astronaut crewmembers
* Managing successful recovery of Space Shuttle from remote landing site on multiple occasions

CORE COMPETENCIES
* Multi-system technical knowledge
* Advanced, expert knowledge of test program design
* Extensive knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and
methods
* Results-oriented management of personnel and cultivation of allied relationships
* Demonstrated ability to effectively implement systems integration
* Expert knowledge in technical data verification and validation
* Awareness of the interaction between engineering and operations, business and logistics processes. (Gained through 12
months of participation in the EGLS proposal effort).
* Expert-level ability to develop test procedures and test architecture
* Worked effectively with other design centers (JSC, MSFC and Huntington Beach) to resolve complex technical issues.

HIGHLIGHTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

* Inducted into the Boeing Designated Expert Program for demonstrated expertise in integrated spacecraft systems, 2011
* Career Achievement Award - Received recognition for participation in the Space Shuttle Prime Launch Team, 2011
* Contract Proposal Effort - Received recognition/monetary award for support to the Expendable Ground Launch System
proposal effort, 2010
* Subject Matter Expert - Received recognition/monetary award for SME support to the Engineering Review Board, 2009
* Troubleshooting support - Received recognition/monetary award for STS-114 Engine Cutoff Sensor troubleshooting,
2005
* Launch Countdown Support - Received award from NASA Launch Director for recognized effort, 1996

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vencore/Qinetiq North America, Inc. Kennedy Space Center, FL
April, 2012 - Present
Senior Principal Electrical Systems Engineer
Systems Engineering & Integration Group
Develop test procedures and engineering drawings for the validation and verification of the special ground power system
supporting Boeing's Space Launch System (SLS) vehicle and Lockheed Martin's Orion spacecraft. Support integrated schedule
development, present technical issues to Engineering Review Boards and formulate system troubleshooting plans relevant to
power systems at Launch Complex 39B, Mobile Launch Platform and Multipurpose Payload Processing Facility power
systems. Work with design leads to incorporate improvements into the ground power hardware and associated Programmable
Logic Controllers. Assess needs of ground power users and coordinate power availability accordingly. Assess and document
technical requirements for program-level approval. Perform hands-on verification/validation of installed power system
hardware.
The Boeing Company, Kennedy Space Center, FL
2005-2011
Senior Systems Engineer
Systems Integration, Verification & Validation Group
* Applied subject matter expertise as lead of the launch countdown Problem Resolution Team
* Performed comprehensive review of post-flight data to confirm acceptable flight hardware performance
* Evaluated Shuttle ascent performance via 16/35/70mm film and HD full-motion imagery
* Performed design engineering analysis of ground-to-vehicle interfaces
* As Orbiter Element Integration Lead, analyzed inter-element RF, electrical, mechanical and data-handling interfaces
* Evaluated proposed engineering changes to internal Orbiter systems for technical integrity (electrical, mechanical,
instrumentation, propulsion, flight controls, avionics)

Sverdrup Technology, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL

2004-2005
Systems Safety Engineering Manager
* Ensured systems safety engineering program complied with System Safety Requirement MIL STD 882C and Eastern and
Western Range Safety Requirement EWR 127-1 and incorporated NFPA,OSHA and DoD standards
* Successfully managed a team of 10 Safety Engineers performing multi-system hardware analysis on Delta, Atlas and Titan
launch facilities
* Developed comprehensive and aggressive schedule for ongoing analyses, resulting in on-time product delivery
* Achieved successful evaluation of hazard control measures for all support facilities
* Applied FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis to processes and to instances of hardware failures

Aerotek/SAIC, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL

2003-2004
Systems Safety Engineer
* Performed safety analyses for new and existing hardware interfacing with Titan, Atlas and Delta launch vehicles.
* Produced fault tree analyses, hazard analyses and safety analysis reports.
* Duties included field work to investigate mishaps and hardware system configurations, track action items to closure.

United Space Alliance/Lockheed Martin Space Operations, Kennedy Space Center, FL

1987-2003
Senior Test Project Engineer
* Provided technical management, integration and co-ordination of test team during shuttle countdown, landing and daily
testing, serving on launch team for 101 launches, accumulating 20,000 - plus hours of console monitoring and analysis of the
shuttles subsystems. Verified hardware and RF/electrical interfaces involving DoD payloads.
* Successfully completed a cross-training program to attain working knowledge of major orbiter, SRB and ET subsystems
(electrical/wiring, RF, mechanical, hydraulics, instrumentation, digital processing, main propulsion, cryogenics, pneumatics
and life support) to support launch/checkout operations
* Successfully managed Integration IPT for a 5-year $250 million turnkey effort to modernize the command/control assets
for the four shuttle launch control rooms.

Rockwell International GPS Program, Kennedy Space Center, FL

1986-1987
Lead Electrical Engineer
* Successfully completed activation of two spacecraft checkout stations, including validation of the checkout facilities
entire cabling network, RF test set interface, satellite battery conditioning support equipment, electro-optical W sensor test
set and ground power supplies.
* Was responsible for ensuring successful checkout of flight electrical subsystems, including pyrotechnic separation, solar array
on-board batteries/wiring

Lockheed Space Operations, Kennedy Space Center, FL

1984-1986
Test Project Engineer
* Provided technical management, integration and co-ordination of test team during shuttle countdown, landing and daily
testing, serving on launch team for multiple launches
* Successfully completed a cross-training program to attain working knowledge of major orbiter, SRB and ET subsystems
(electrical, RF, mechanical, hydraulics, instrumentation, digital processing, main propulsion, cryogenics, pneumatics and life
support) to support launch/checkout operations
Lockheed Space Operations, Kennedy Space Center, FL
1983-1984
Electrical Engineer
* Effectively executed test planning, development of test procedures and performance of checkout operations for the
electrical systems of the Shuttle Vehicle and ground support equipment.
* Served as launch team member, manning console position to verify all vehicle electrical parameters operable for launch
* Other tasks included troubleshooting system anomalies hands-on and also remotely using diagnostic software.
* Oversaw the modification and repair of the electrical wiring in the orbiter, including connectors, terminal boards, backshells,
lighting, switches, LRUs and glass cockpit. Also coordinated the completion of wiring installation in the 5 newly-built orbiters
after their arrival from the Palmdale, California manufacturing facility. Possessed MRB authority for the electrical system.
* Was promoted to Test Project Engineer in November 1984.

Rockwell International, Kennedy Space Center, FL

1981-1983
Electrical Engineer
* Effectively executed test planning, development of test procedures and performance of checkout operations for the electrical
systems of the Shuttle Vehicle and ground support equipment.
* Served as launch team member, manning console position to verify all vehicle electrical parameters operable for launch
* Other tasks included troubleshooting system anomalies hands-on and also remotely using diagnostic software.
* Oversaw the modification and repair of the electrical wiring in the orbiter, including connectors, terminal boards, backshells,
lighting, coaxial cable, switches, LRUs and glass cockpit. Also coordinated the completion of wiring installation in the 5 newly-built
orbiters after their arrival from the Palmdale, California manufacturing facility. Possessed MRB authority for the electrical system.

EDUCATION
- Earned Value Management Silver Medallion Certification, Boeing 5/2011
- Advanced Microsoft Project, New Horizons Computing, Winter Park, FL, 1/2011
- Microsoft Project, New Horizons Computing, Winter Park, FL, 6/2010
- CATIA V5, Badencorp, Inc., Casselberry, FL, 5/2010
- Boeing Lean Production System Academy, Boeing, Titusville, FL, 9/2008
- Masters Degree, Computer Engineering, Regis University, Expected completion 12/2015
- Bachelors Degree, Electronics, North Carolina A&T State University
- Associates Degree, Communications Electronics, New River Community College