Joseph Aitken

Intro

Hello and welcome to my website!

Following graduation, I joined Raytheon as a Systems Engineer I, where I worked on Logistics Management Information (LMI) databases for international defense clients—developing a keen eye for detail and data integrity. I later led a team supporting the Patriot Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, gaining valuable experience in project leadership, budgeting, and personnel management. In 2021, I was promoted to Systems Engineer II and took on the responsibility of leading material availability efforts for the Zumwalt program. Despite being new to the domain, I quickly adapted and drove efficiencies through a strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning

In 2022, I transitioned to Odyssey Systems, where I currently support the United States Air Force in qualifying commercial security systems for base-wide deployment across the country. I also hold a U.S. government secret security clearance for this role. This position sparked my growing interest in cybersecurity, motivating me to further expand my knowledge through structured learning

Furthermore, I’ve completed the MIT Professional Education Program in Applied Data Science, where I gained hands-on experience building machine learning models in Python. I’ve also earned various certifications including AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect, and AWS Machine Learning Specialty. More recently, I have just received my CompTIA Security+ certification to strengthen my understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and network security best practices.

I am confident that my background in engineering, project management, and cybersecurity would make me useful asset. I am also eager to further expand my knowledge and continue growing professionally.

Experience

Oasis/Odyssey Systems | Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
Engineer 2

• Assigned to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Force Protection division as an Engineer for the HBUM COTs/Qual Branch.
• Identified and qualified commercial security systems for Air Force installations.
• Performed ACAS and STIG scans for various IBDSS systems.
• Created JIRA tickets to track testing of various COTs security products.
• Met with multiple vendors to get a demonstration/understanding of their products.

Raytheon Technologies | Andover, MA
Systems Engineer II

• Updated material availabiity data for the US Zumwalt program.
• Incorporated an improved material availability model, thus allowing for more accurate prediction of sparing.
• Lead the development of Logistics Management Information database for FMS customers and hit multiple CDRL deadlines.
• Updated Patriot LMI databases according to engineering change proposals.

Corindus Vascular Robotics | Waltham, MA
Test Engineer

• Tested electro-mechanical robotic sub-systems for FDA approval.
• Assisted in generating documents for test results.
• Assisted in troubleshooting product assemblies.

Cytonome/ST | Bedford, MA
Systems Engineer

• Worked on ongoing troubleshooting prototypes, validation, and verification testing.
• Documented assembly procedures, test plans, and test deviations.
• Designed fixtures to assist testing and validation.

Perkin Elmer | Hopkinton, MA
Quality Supplier Engineer

• Inspected mechanical components that were integral to various medical devices.
• Worked on quality part and tool documentation.

J Crew | Clinton, CT
Sales Associate

• Provided customer service by engaging with shoppers, understanding their needs, and providing personalized styling advice.
• Maintained visual merchandising standards to enhance the shopping experience and showcase seasonal collections.

Education and Certifications

Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA
Bacherlor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Minor, Business Management

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | Cambridge, MA
Certification, Applied Data Science

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Certification, Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Certification, Certified Machine Learning - Specialty

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Certification, Certified Solutions Architect

CompTIA
Certification, Security+

Skills

Design & CAD Tools: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cameo
Programming & Data Science: Python, MATLAB, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, Matplotlib
Cybersecurity: Threat/Vulnerability Management, Firewall Configuration, Log analysis, Basic networking, ACAS / Nessus scans
Cloud Computing: AWS Cloud Services
Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, GitHub
Technical Writing & Documentation: Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Contact Information

Email: Jaitken325@gmail.com

Mobile Phone Number: 860-797-7757

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