Engineer Software
Resume:
BENJAMIN L. KAUFMAN
Pooler, GA 31322
Email: ***********@*****.***
Professional Experience
**/**-******* ********** ********* CORPORATION, Savannah, GA
Technical Specialist II Simulation and Software Engineering
. Responsible for running and maintaining real-time embedded
aircraft simulation
. Responsible for managing and updating Simulink models for
various avionics LRU's
. Authored modeling and simulation requirements for GPS and
Flap Actuation System
. Ran simulation in real-time environment using Applied
Dynamics International real-time system
. Responsible for troubleshooting communication of ARINC 429,
ARINC 664, Discrete I/O, and Analog Data between LRUs and
Simulation
. Analyzed ground-reaction strut model for mid-cabin sized
aircraft
. Lead simulation and software engineer for Gulfstream G280
integrated test facility
03/10-05/11 TECHNISOURCE CONSULTING SERVICES, Cedar Rapids, IA
Software Engineer contracted to Rockwell Collins Government Systems
(Avionics)
. Directly involved in embedded software development efforts
for avionics displays using Model-Based Design (MBD) process
generating embedded C/C++ language software in a DO-178B
Level A environment using LynxOS RTOS operating system on a
PowerPC
. Used LDRA to perform software coverage analysis to achieve
DO-178B Level A certification
. Assisted in writing of Python test scripts to perform
software requirements verification
. Assisted in performing final qualification test (FQT) for
both flight and mission display multi-function display
units.
. Used DOORS for the software requirements specification to
develop catalog identifiers that were developed into
Simulink models representing various MFD functions.
. Developed models in Simulink for a multi-function display
unit using ARINC 429, ARINC 661 and Ethernet data.
04/09-03/10 TANDEL SYSTEMS, Oldsmar, FL
Systems Engineer contracted to General Electric Aviation
. Provided consultation in developing model-based design
process
. Simulink/Stateflow architect for avionics replacement of
existing avionics display unit
. Chairperson for coding standards committee for model-based
design
. Responsible for Real-Time Workshop Embedded Coder, Simulink
and Stateflow API's
. Responsible for integration of custom C code using RTW
Custom Code feature
. Implemented model referencing to assist in configuration
management and code generation
. Developed model tools to assist in development and coding
standards checks
. Developed integrated GUI tool to track individual peer
review comments within a model
. Coached and gave technical direction to lesser experienced
model-based engineers
06/07-03/09 L-3 GLOBAL SECURITY and ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, Shalimar,
FL
Senior Systems Analyst contracted to USAF
. Used Real-Time Workshop to generate embedded C/C++ and
encapsulated C++ code for multiple 6-DoF simulations used in
RTOS distributed network HWIL environment
. Document procedure for integrating Simulink models into Real-
Time Workshop C/C++ code for use in real-time simulation
. Document best practices for xPC target and unification
between different onsite laboratories
. Extensive tailoring of Real-Time Workshop for real-time
simulation applications running a Concurrent Computer Red
Hawk Linux-based RTOS
. Customization of Target Language Processor (TLC) to generate
custom C++ code for communication with SCRAMNet
. xPC Target Development for use in multiple labs
10/06-06/07 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, Clearwater, FL
Sr. Software Engineer Joint Strike Fighter Tactical Navigation
. Built input/output interface in Simulink, compliant with JSF
ICD using advanced code generation techniques in Real-Time
Workshop (RTW)
. Restructured entire Simulink based model for the OFP,
resulting in more efficient output of Real-Time Workshop
auto-generated C-code.
. Enhanced Simulink model for future upgrade to model
referencing and object-oriented constructs
. Worked in DO-178 Level B and C Environment
. Embedded C-language software ported to a PowerPC chip set.
. Ported embedded code to a MEM's based Honeywelll HG1900
GPS/INS.
01/06-10/06 GENEVA AEROSPACE, Carrollton, TX
Guidance and Control Engineer
. Integrated 3rd party C/C++ forces and moments model and
autopilot for auto-gyrocopter into existing Simulink based
simulation, and generated embedded software OFP using Real-
Time Workshop
. Pre-flight and post-flight test performance analysis of GNC
subsection of auto-gyro airframe
. Integrated throttle loop control laws into marine vehicle
. Flight test data matching for auto-gyro airframe
6/01-01/06 LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL, Orlando, FL
Staff Research Engineer
. Developed Simulink GPS/INS Kalman Filter algorithm,
incorporating Honeywell HG1900 measurement data; generated
Real-Time Workshop C-code
. Developed MATLAB/Simulink based INS/GPS covariance analysis
program with the Honeywell HG1700/1900 as the basis for the
program
. Developed a Simulink-based navigation keeping algorithm
. Chairperson for development of model-based coding standards
and procedures
. Headed IR&D development of a MATLAB/Simulink model-based 6-
DOF and software for use in multiple guided projectile
programs with an emphasis on generating embedded code,
objected oriented principles, code reusability, and overall
synergy between programs
. Principle investigator on all guided projectile model-based
design simulation and software development with yearly
budgets between $250K and $400K.
. Developed a design process for model-based practice
. Lead initial research task into gun-hardened MEMS based
GPS/INS which led to AGS-LRLAP GPS/INU selection of the
Honeywell HG-1900 series GPS/INS
. Performed GPS/INS navigation accuracy and GPS Anti-Jam
analysis
. Performed GPS antenna analysis
. Lead simulation engineer for proposal efforts on precision
guided mortar program
3/97 -3/01 PIPING DESIGN SERVICES, Irving, TX
Embedded Software Engineer - VMS Flying Qualities X-35 JSF Program
Contracted to LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, Fort
Worth, TX
. Ran, analyzed, and documented flying qualities analysis
using Xmath/SystemBuild
. Ran Xmath/SystemBuild linear analysis models to verify
flight controls handling qualities
. Developed various truth models using MatrixX/SystemBuild,
FORTRAN, and auto-generated C code
. Developed flight control schedules for control surface
settings during aerial refueling
. Flew aircraft simulations to determine handling qualities
for engineering analysis and verify linear analysis results
for gain and phase margins
6/92 -2/97 LOCKHEED MARTIN VOUGHT SYSTEMS, Dallas, TX
Lead Engineer
. Developed and analyzed stochastic models of a Rockwell
Collins GPS receiver
. Analyzed flight test data and documented results
. Used Xmath/SystemBuild to design and analyze autopilot
. Performed GPS/INS performance analysis and Anti-Jam analysis
. Performed GPS antenna analysis
. Conducted receiver hardware tests using a CAST GPS simulator
validating navigation system performance design
. Programmed FORTRAN truth models and the integrated GPS/INS
Kalman filter using a variety of DEC, SUN, and SGI systems
Computer Skills
MATLAB/Simulink/Real-Time Workshop
. Model Referencing
. Stateflow
. Guide GUI tool
. xPC Target
. Report Generator
. Model Validation and Verification tool
. Integration of Custom C integration for simulation and target
. Extensive knowledge of Simulink and Stateflow API's to build custom
code checks, manipulation tools, and standards checking
. Stateflow Coder
. All RTW Embedded Coder options: C, C++, and Encapsulated C++ code
generation
. Data dictionary, Simulink, and mpt data objects
. Model Configuration Sets
. Target Language Complier (TLC) to generate custom functions for
both C and C++ applications
. Target Make File (TMF) customization
. Custom Storage Classes (CSCs)
. Model Advisor
Visual Studio LDRA Eclipse
Windchill Serena Dimensions Subversion/Tortoise
Windows OS Linux Code Warrior
Applied Dynamics Concurrent Real-Time Linux MatrixX/SystemBuild
FORTRAN C C++
Education
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE, Fayetteville, AR
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering May 1992
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE, Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Science, cum laude, Electrical Engineering,
December 1990
Cumulative GPA: 3.59/4.0
Major GPA: 3.7/4.0
Honors: Tau Beta Pi; Eta Kappa Nu; Gamma Beta Phi; Golden Key
National Honor Society
Publications
"Extensions of Estimation and Control by Covariance
Assignment," 1992 American Control Conference, June 24-26,
1992, pp. 1816-1817, Vol. 2
"Discrete and Continuous Time Covariance Assignment Estimation
and Control," May 1992, University of Arkansas
Other Technical
The Mathworks Aerospace Leadership Council Conferences (MALC):
2003-2005
The Mathworks Advisory Board (MAB): 2007, 2008, 2010
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