Ryan Taylor
Embedded System Engineer
Lancaster,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented Embedded Systems Engineer with exceptional analytical and problem solving skills. Offering proficiency in diagnosis and correction of complex manufacturing, assembly and testing issues demonstrated over six years of multidisciplinary experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Embedded System Engineer
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
06.2023 - Current
- Embedded in CRYO/TVC/RMC systems.
- Maintained detailed documentation of design specifications, test results, and project progress, facilitating effective cross-functional communication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of embedded systems into larger projects.
- Aided development in radiation license compliance strategy and acted as cross functional liaison between regulation and system design requirements.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements through diligent research and careful implementation of guidelines.
Field Service Engineer II
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Provided engineering direction and authority over a $250M manufacturing and assembly project.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
- Tested equipment performance and demonstrated operation and servicing of equipment to customer.
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked operating information for onsite reference.
- Performed various different roles per customer and company requirements including Manufacturing Engineer and Project Manager.
Nuclear Propulsion System Test Engineer
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance of existing propulsion systems.
- Reviewed, evaluated and identified requirements for testability.
- Offered technical guidance and advised users of alternative approaches when troubleshooting.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Analyzed test results and prepared system-level evaluation reports to verify and validate system performance.
Education
Master of Science - Space Systems Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ 06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 09.2011 - 12.2017
Skills
Nuclear and Radiation Science
Hardware-Software Integrated Testing
Quality Control
Specification Writing
Design Requirement Development
Accomplishments
Northrop Grumman Field Engineer of the Year, 2023
- Given for work ethic and talents overcoming technical issues during assembly and testing of the CVN 80 Main Reduction Gears.
Northrop Grumman Challenge Coin Recipient, 2022
- Given for exceptional work towards the CVN 80 Main Reduction Gear assembly efforts.
NNS Model of Excellence Award, 2019
- Given for exemplification of engineering excellence for the CVN 79 nuclear propulsion system construction.
Timeline
Embedded System Engineer
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
06.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Space Systems Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology
06.2020 - Current
Field Service Engineer II
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
10.2019 - 06.2023
Nuclear Propulsion System Test Engineer
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
North Carolina State University
09.2011 - 12.2017
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