Brandon O.

Key Skills

Software

Other

Top Subject Matter

Earth observation remote sensing and spacecraft mission operations (Aqua/AIRS/AMSU/CERES/MODIS/AMSR-E/HSB)

Ground/space mission operations

test program development

Top Data Types

Text

Document

Top Task Types

Data Collection

Freelancer Overview

KBR — EOS Operations Engineer (GSFC) managing retrieval, monitoring, and real-time logging of multi-instrument operation. Brings 7+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include GMSEC, Other, and Internal. Education includes Master of Science, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering (2023) and Bachelor of Science, Penn State University (2018). AI-training focus includes data types such as Geospatial, Tiled Imagery, and Computer Code and labeling workflows including Data Collection.

Labeling Experience

Northrop Grumman — Principal Operations Engineer (current) directing testing operations and operational readiness engineering

Data Collection

Currently serves in a principal operations engineering role focused on end-to-end testing operations and operational readiness closeout. Directs development and validation of upgrade procedures and operational protocols that support compliant mission operations. Ensures that testing operations are executed in coordination with requirements from multiple internal and external stakeholders. • Oversees testing activities from Test Readiness Review (TRR) through Operational Readiness Review (ORR) closeout. • Implements and validates procedures for hardware and software upgrades on legacy systems to NASA standards. • Designs and tests updated operational protocols for legacy processes. • Leads planning and execution activities including weekly working meetings and ATS package planning.

2025 - Present

Northrop Grumman — Operations Engineer/Deputy Ops/Test Director overseeing test program execution and operational upgrade validation

OtherData Collection

Led testing and operational readiness activities that required translating detailed ground-system requirements into executable test programs and validated outcomes. Oversaw operational procedures and upgrade validation for legacy systems, ensuring compliance with mission and NASA standards. Collaborated with stakeholders to execute testing operations and resolve spacecraft and ground-system anomalies. • Translated level 4 and 5 ground system requirements into detailed test programs and protocols. • Validated integration and end user testing aligned to ground and space mission requirements. • Created and validated procedures for hardware and software upgrades on legacy systems. • Planned weekly ATS packages to optimize schedules and ensure adherence to ground and hardware constraints.

2022 - 2025

KBR — EOS Operations Engineer (GSFC) managing retrieval, monitoring, and real-time logging of multi-instrument operational instrument data

Data Collection

Served as an operations engineer responsible for the retrieval and handling of operational instrument datasets used for downstream analysis and validation. Worked with multi-instrument Earth observation sources to ensure data was acquired and made available for mission operations workflows. Designed logging support to enable reliable capture of incoming telemetry and observational records. • Retrieved instrument operational data including AIRS, AMSU, CERES, and MODIS. • Monitored sensor health and safety metrics for AMSR-E, AMSU-A2, and HSB. • Built scripts to support real-time data logging. • Integrated logging workflows with GMSEC software for Aqua spacecraft operations.

2020 - 2022

Education

Work History