Ken Webb

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

Summary
Seasoned aerospace professional with heavy experience in system integration of 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 operations.
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 Boeing Expendable Ground
Launch Services 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
* 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
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, coordinate/author and present 30/60/90/100%
design reviews 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 shuttle 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 complex 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 performed test/verification and de-bug of ground software programs

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 12/2016
- Bachelors Degree, Electronics, North Carolina A&T State University
- Associates Degree, Communications Electronics, New River Community College