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Ryan Jakubowski

Oro Valley

Summary

Algorithm Lead/Product Owner with extensive experience leading an engineering team on the SM3 IIA missile program. Proven expertise in algorithm development, performance and design optimization and customer collaboration all integrated to meet demanding program deadlines. Recognized for driving critical performance recovery efforts, earning customer trust, and delivering organizational impact across multiple programs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

SM3 IIA Algorithm's Lead/Product Owner

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05.2022 - Current
  • Lead and manage a team of algorithm engineers responsible for design updates and performance-driven algorithm changes for the SM3 IIA missile program.
  • Direct algorithm development efforts to enhance missile performance and recover system capabilities after performance shifts.
  • Act as primary point of contact for external customers (e.g., APL, MDA) to ensure technical requirements are met and expectations are exceeded.
  • Collaborate closely with IPTLs, Chief Engineers, and cross-functional teams to integrate algorithm solutions into broader system designs.
  • Conduct technical reviews, mentor junior engineers, and enforce quality standards across deliverables.
  • Define product roadmaps and strategic planning to align algorithm improvements with long-term program goals.

Systems Engineer (SM3 IIA Algorithm's Team)

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10.2017 - 05.2022
  • Supported the development, integration, and verification of discrimination other IR-based algorithms for SM3 IIA.
  • Conducted performance analyses, Monte Carlo simulations, and 6DOF modeling to evaluate algorithm behavior under a variety of operational conditions.
  • Coordinated with software developers, test engineers, and IPTLs to ensure algorithm changes were correctly implemented and validated.
  • Participated in customer-facing technical reviews and data package preparations for APL and MDA.
  • Performed root-cause analysis of flight test data anomalies, presenting findings that influenced future design updates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Purdue University
06-2015

Skills

  • Algorithm Design & Optimization (Discrimination, Tracking, Video Processing, 6DOF)
  • Leadership & Mentorship of Engineering Teams
  • Customer Engagement and Requirements Management
  • Performance Analysis and Recovery
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Program Leadership
  • Simulation, Modeling, and System-Level Testing

Accomplishments

  • Led critical algorithm updates that recovered lost performance, preventing schedule delays and meeting program deadlines.
  • Strengthened customer relationships with APL and MDA, earning recognition for responsiveness and technical depth.
  • Provided levels of subject matter expertise in discrimination, tracking, video processing, and 6DOF modeling and used this expertise across multiple programs
  • Streamlined workflows and communication processes, improving team efficiency and reducing rework.

Timeline

SM3 IIA Algorithm's Lead/Product Owner

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05.2022 - Current

Systems Engineer (SM3 IIA Algorithm's Team)

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10.2017 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Purdue University

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