ROSS D. COFFELT

Software Engineer

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Detailed oriented and competent software engineer with 20+ years of experience in designing, developing, and debugging large multiprocessor and embedded tests systems. Proficient in software engineering processes, directing software development cycles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Highly skilled in multi-language coding/scripting, module testing, and project management.

Work Experience

Northrop Grumman 2005 - Present

Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Testing of satellite flight components by designing a modular, multiprocessing, TCP server based test system, writing the scripting and low level coding using in-depth understanding of both system and component level test flows to ensure robust and accurate component verification for the manufacturing process

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team in developing and deploying software updates LEO and GEO spacecraft to facilitate operational success on orbit.

Testing of complex FPGA components by designing a compact, real-time FPGA embedded test system using detailed knowledge of command processing systems to simplify the needs of the component test flow and test failure debugging

Software training by writing programming guidelines via ISO 9000 based documentation system.

Core Competencies

Software Design, Software Test and debugging, Critical Thinking, The ability to understand the systems where the software is deployed, Interpersonal Collaboration, Software lead

Technical Skills

FreeRTOS, C/C++, JAVA, Vivado, Matlab, Assembly language, Scripting languages including STOL, VHDL, XML, GUI Design.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science Electrical Engineering

George Mason University

Magna Cum Laude

Project Management and Chief Engineer ( Senior project team)

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