C. THERIAULT
ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer / Systems Safety / Systems Engineering
E-mail: alphaonemale@aol.com
Phone cell: (760) 707-2830
SUMMARY
Extensive interdisciplinary background comprising advanced technical experience in System
Safety, Reliability Analysis, Statistical Applications, Quality, Optics, Systems Engineering,
Availability Modeling, and Test Development.
Technical analysis accomplished on a broad spectrum of major engineering and scientific
programs including electronic engine control systems, optical devices, modems, computer
networks, plasma displays, mine detectors, space structures, advanced electronic weapons, and
missile and aircraft systems.
RELIABILITY FMECA
PROGRAM PLANS
PREDICTIONS
FAULT TREE ANALYSIS
HALT/HASS TESTING
AVAILABILITY MODELING
SAFETY
ENVIRONMENTAL TEST DESIGN
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS QUALITY ASSURANCE
MATH MODELS HAZARD ANALYSIS
MAINTAINABILITY PREDICTIONS
SSHAR
PHA
MONTE CARLO DEMONSTRATION
Software tools: RELEX, ITEM, CAFTA, PRISM, STATISTICA, MS OFFICE
MIL STD'S: 810, 883, 217, 472, 1472, 882, 1629, 338, 454, 38510 / BELLCORE: TR-332, GR1221, GR-2813 / FAA C I, PART 25.1309 / 4761/ 4525, UL TESTING DOORS
EXPERIENCE
CEi / Kratos Defense 7/14 to present
Roseville, VA
 Performed Reliability Predictions on GQM-173A missile system to the subsystem level for
electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical components. Developing a FMECA on said
subsystems.
Orbital Sciences 6/13 to 4/14
Phoenix, AZ
Consulting Principal Safety Engineer
 Hazard analysis on electromechanical equipment for large missile systems. Reviewing
vendor subsystem safety and test documents. Range safety analysis.
Telair Intl, 2/11 to 4/13
Goldsboro, N.C.
Consulting System Safety / Systems Engineering/ Reliability Engineer
 Performing Fault Tree Analysis, safety, reliability, maintainability, systems analyses and
FMEA for electro-mechanical equipment for the new Airbus A400M Cargo aircraft
Curtiss-Wright Electronic Controls 2/10 to 2/11
Santa Clarita, CA
Consulting System Safety / Reliability Engineer
 Wrote the System Safety Plan (MIL-STD-882) for electronic / sensor control unit
 Developed electrical Subsystem Safety Hazard Analysis (SSHA) (MIL-HDBK-454)
 RELEX (217+) was used to calculated Reliability predictions for several electronic and
sensor control subsystems for the Global Hawk Unmanned Air Vehicle and for F35
aircraft
 Performed a functional Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) using MILSTD-1629A on equipment
Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors 9/05 to 8/09
San Diego, CA
Consulting System Safety / Reliability Engineer
 Extensive reliability modeling (RELEX) for operational availability/reliability assessments of
all military installations for a Taiwan based network centric, situational awareness,
communications, and computer (C4I) system using COTS
 Wrote System Safety Hazard Analyses (SSHA), safety procedures and safety bulletins
 Developed System Safety Plans (SSP) and occupational safety plans
Boeing Military Aircraft –Integrated Defense Systems 3/05 to 9/05
Long Beach, CA
Consulting Reliability/System Safety Engineer
 Developed Failure Modes and Effects Analysis on the avionics upgrade to the Military C130 aircraft
 Evaluated vendor RAMS submittals for technical correctness and traceability to
requirements
USA / NASA 5/04 to 3/05
Houston, TX
Consulting Sr. Reliability / Risk Assessment Engineer
 Safety and reliability analyses on the proposed new Battery system to replace the
hydraulic actuation systems of the Space Shuttle / Orbiter for Return to Flight using
RELEX software
 Performed FMECA (Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis)
 Conducted Critical Component and Safety analysis through multiple trade off analysis on
the Shuttle/Orbiter Cockpit Avionics Upgrade
 Safety and reliability analyses on the Leading Edge (wing) Sensor System
Northrop Grumman 12/03 to 5/04
San Diego, CA
Consulting Sr. Systems Safety Engineer
 Developed Mechanical Subsystem Safety Hazard Analyses (SSHA) for control surfaces,
landing gear and structures for the Global Hawk unmanned air vehicle
 Consulted with reliability to modify failure rates to reflect associated hazard rates
Boeing Military Div. 7/03 to 12/03
Wichita, KS
Consulting Reliability and Systems Safety engineer
 Performed FMECA (Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis) on Boeing 767 Tanker
electro-mechanical fuel system modifications using RELEX software.
 Reviewed vendor / supplier data submittals for verification to system requirements.
Honeywell Engine and Systems Div. 11/02 to 7/03
Tucson, AZ
Consulting Senior Reliability and Safety Engineer
 Performed Reliability Predictions (PRISM) at the electronic component level, Fault Tree
Analysis (ITEM software), FMECA (Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis) at the
functional level on military Electronic Engine Control systems and commercial Boeing
777 Cabin Pressure Control Systems
 Developed a Weibull analysis for evaluation of achieved Reliability using field failure rates
for Boeing 777 Cargo Smoke Detection subsystems
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
08/01 to 11/02
Everett, WA
Consulting Senior Reliability Safety Engineer
 Developed FMEAs and Fault Tree Safety Analysis (FTA) using CAFTA on Boeing 747
electro-mechanical Fuel Systems, including valves, pumps, actuators and pressure
switches. The analysis is to FAA FAR 25.1309 requirements
OMM (Optical Micro Machines) 10/00 to 07/01
San Diego, CA
Lead Reliability Engineer
 Performed Reliability and Availability analysis and Test planning in the manufacturing plant
for Optical MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) 3D Switches, associated controls,
and monitoring systems. This includes passive (couplers, splitters, fibers) and active
(lasers, LEDs) fiber optic components. Produced system Availability models using Monte
Carlo techniques. Achieved steady state Availability: A= .99999.
 Performed Failure Modes and Effects Analysis on MEMS devices and electronic control
subsystems.
 Developed test plans to Telcordia (Bellcore) standards and MIL-STD-810 for Temperature,
Vibration, and Humidity.
 Performed Accelerated life testing using Arrhenius equations. Worked closely with the
Failure Analysis Lab and Quality Engineering in determining root causes of item failure –
whether the cause was due to manufacturing errors, materials or inadequate design.
Utilized a SEM for micron level analysis to help resolve the physics of failure issues.
 Established requirements, developed procedures, and systems engineering approaches
for new Optical products.
Northrop Grumman
9/98 to 10/00
Sunnyvale, CA
Consulting Senior Reliability Test Engineer
 Conducted statistical Reliability analysis and developed Test Plans and Procedures for
electro-mechanical components for TRIDENT II submarines.
 The analysis had a saving potential of $2.8 million.
 Used Weibull and Maximum Likelihood Estimating techniques for analysis of projected end
of product Life.
Falcon Scientific, LLC 2/94 to 9/98
San Diego, CA
Chief Scientist
Founding partner of this new business.
 Responsible for systems definition and design integration for the portable Physician’s Data
Collection and Analysis Kit.
 In addition, wrote the company Business Plan and developed the Internet Web Site.
Theriault Engineering 1/92 ongoing
San Diego, CA
Owner/President
Consultant to FLIR Corporation for FMEA analysis on BRITE Star advanced IR program, 8/05 to
2/06
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Consultant to Unidynamics, Conroe TX for Reliability Prediction and FMEA on
electromechanical components for a new Naval Ship (LCS), 3/05 to 7/05.
Consulting services to GDE Systems, Rancho Bernardo, CA 8/97 to 2/98
o Performed Reliability Predictions and Maintainability Analysis on HSTAMIDS a
developmental hand operated land mine detection unit for detecting both metal
and plastic mines using IR technology.
o Developed test plans, wrote procedures, monitored testing and wrote the final test
reports.
o Consulting analysis incorporating computer network assessment for a proposed
tourist and living complex and a new multimillion-dollar marina development.
o Consulting services to Dynair Electronics, San Diego 10/89 to 2/90
o Performed Reliability Predictions and Parts Derating at the board level for new
electronic component products.
Titan/Linkabit Corporation 11/90 to 11/92
La Jolla, CA
Engineering Director
 Managed five (5) departments including Reliability & Maintainability, System Safety,
EMI/TEMPEST Laboratory, Parts Control, Human Factors Engineering, and the
Component Engineering Departments. The employees were senior level engineering
personnel and there was a multi-million dollar yearly budget.
 Hired new staff and set training and personnel development goals.
 Numerous systems analysis activities on various ground and airborne-based satellite
modems and ancillary transmission facilities manufactured within house. Worked
closely with manufacturing and quality departments to minimize errors and product
defects.
 Prepared proposals, budgets, and project management analysis. Maintained department
cost constraints and all projects completed on schedule and within budget
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) 3/84 to11/90
La Jolla, CA
Reliability Manager
 Working manager for 10 engineer/scientists.
 Developed a division wide Local Area Network (LAN) database for tracking and statistically
integrating manufacturing, field inspection, quality data, and failure information
(FRACAS). Bought the hardware, planned the installation, managed the operation, with
programmers developed a comprehensive Reliability and Quality software database,
and reporting system.
 Performed reliability predictions on Plasma Displays manufactured in plant from
component to board to assembly level to operational displays
 Developed environmental stress screening procedures for the Quality Department and set
requirements for board level testing.
 Established a Component Failure Analysis Laboratory. Defined the needs, purchased
equipment, hired staff and subsequently supported other company groups.
EDUCATION
Master of Science (M.S.), Mathematics
DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics and Physics
North Park University, Chicago Illinois