System Engineering Manager
Provided hands-on systems engineering support as well as the technical management and oversight for systems engineers working on the development of software for digital Automatic Flight Control Systems (AFCS).Led the development of software models for 6 degree of freedom aircraft motion based on test data and/or OEM component models.• Oversaw the integration and test of aircraft simulation components into real time hardware in the loop test environments using Matlab/Simulink.• Reviewed results (formal and informal), analyzed for accuracy compared to flight test data and supported troubleshooting as neededLed the formal detailed design and implementation work for algorithmic software for AFCS and FBW systems utilizing Matlab/Simulink for automatic code generation.• Oversaw the generation of Systems Requirements Specifications.• Supported the specification of developmental flight test procedures to ensure adequate data to support control law design, safety monitor design and simulation validation • Drove process improvements to reduce rework, improve quality and improve schedule/budget performance• Performed linear frequency response analysis, stability analysis and non-linear simulation for inner loop control lawsExecuted hands-on design and analysis of AFCS and Fly-By-Wire (FBW) mode-logic, sensor management algorithms and safety monitor algorithms for several aircraft. Provided technical review of work by other engineers including systems verification and validation testing.Provided quotes and basis of estimate for required effort in supported areas, risk assessment/mitigation and contributed to proposal write ups.Range of autopilot products included commercial business jets, regional jets, general aviation, air transport, and military aircraft. Fly-By-Wire products: commercial air transport and regional jets.
