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Heath Higgins

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Accomplished Technical Manager and Project Engineer with a proven track record in designing and overseeing the development of cutting-edge circuit and system solutions for space imaging instruments and human space avionics. Skilled in fostering successful collaborations with prime contractors and customers such as NASA, LM, Boeing, and international corporations. Possessing over three decades of comprehensive experience in electronics, electrical equipment repair, design, and manufacturing across diverse leadership capacities. Eager to secure a dynamic leadership role within the space avionics sector to leverage extensive expertise and drive innovation.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Engineering Manager & Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
02.2008 - Current
  • Sr Engineering Manager of System and Software Engineers on the Artemis/Orion program.
  • Project Engineer for all software and equipment groups, Displays & Control, Guidance, Navigation, & Control, and Command & Data Handling.
  • Primary customer interface to LM and NASA for all technical and program efforts.
  • Lead to all engineers through the entire Development, Qualification, and Production phases on the program.
  • Lead for all complex suppliers ranging from Hybrids to Unit-level procurements.
  • Lead for all proposal efforts, change requests, and control account management.

Senior Design Engineer

ITT Space Systems Division
05.2001 - 02.2008
  • Developed specifications, test procedures, interface control documents, and schematics from SDR through CDR for the GOES Advanced Baseline Imager design.
  • Performed a wide range of system and circuit design engineering efforts.
  • Supported many NASA and foreign customer reviews and concerns for space instruments.
  • Lead troubleshooting engineer for incidents/failures during integration and test at the PBA, Unit, Instrument, Satellite, and Spacecraft levels.

Avionics Technician

United States Navy
03.1993 - 09.1996
  • Repaired radios, beacons, and transponders to component-level.
  • Responsibilities included part ordering, hazardous materials control, damage control, preventive maintenance, seamanship, and security.
  • Combined 11-months of sea service aboard two aircraft carriers.
  • Traveled to many countries and all around the US while serving.
  • Honorable Discharge.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology

Purdue University
Kokomo, IN
05-2001

Certificate of Completion - Aviation Electronics Technician

Naval Aviation Tech Training Center
Millington, TN
12-1993

Certificate of Completion - Electronics

John H. Hinds Area Vocational School
Elwood, IN
05-1992

Skills

  • Technical leadership
  • Forward-thinking mindset
  • Decision-making skills
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Financial administration
  • Prioritization
  • Project oversight
  • Requirements analysis

Awards

Letter of Commendation, Commanding Officer USS Nimitz - 1996

NASA JSC Honoree Award EFT-1 Mission – Space Flight Awareness – 2014

Timeline

Sr Engineering Manager & Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
02.2008 - Current

Senior Design Engineer

ITT Space Systems Division
05.2001 - 02.2008

Avionics Technician

United States Navy
03.1993 - 09.1996

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology

Purdue University

Certificate of Completion - Aviation Electronics Technician

Naval Aviation Tech Training Center

Certificate of Completion - Electronics

John H. Hinds Area Vocational School

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