Avionics Systems/Software Engineer

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

“Competent, skilled and experienced professional in Avionics and Real-time Embedded S/W domain, seeking a challenging career envisaging Innovative solutions for Tomorrow’s World. ”

PROFILE:

• Extensive experience in Avionics Software Development and Verification.

• Currently working as Contractor at Eaton Aerospace.

• Experience in software development & qualification (FQT) for various levels of software per DO-178B.

• Worked at Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, as Technical Lead for Systems V&V for B787 Flight Controls and lead a team of 15 test engineers on-site and 10 off-shore.

• Proficient in System Level test development and automated scripting (superscript Language and VCTE).

• Worked on various Honeywell A/C Systems like ECS (Environmental Control Systems), FMS (Flight Management Systems) and FCE (Flight Control Electronics).

• Experienced with Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow, and autocoding for implementation into real-time processes.

• Involved in development of 787 FMS for 3 years in HMI and DBAM areas.

• Worked on various Test Stations like GATS10, GATS15 and Honeywell VALFAC VCTE System Benches and ITB (Integrated Test Bench) for B787-FMS and B787-FCE.

• Well-experienced in DO-178B certification of multiple certified software development programs.

• Worked on A653-complaint embedded avionics software with VxWorks and Workbench. Well proficient in debug and development of Real time systems using Windriver VxWorks Workbench tools.

• Involved in development of Falcon F7X AMSAC and System Verification of ECS for Pilatus PC12 A/C by working collaboratively with Honeywell, Yeovil, UK.

• Involved in V&V for B777 LR(C2) ASCPC2 and C1(Classic) models of 777 and worked with Honeywell, Toronto, Canada. Received "Pride@Boeing" award for my contributions in HSI/SI areas.

• Worked with Silver Software Solutions, client of Smiths Aerospace, for 1.5 yrs on development of RBC (Radio Block Control) and V&V for ELMS2 of B777.

• Received numerous prestigious awards including 4 Team Excellence Awards, 2 Customer/Partner Awards, an Individual Excellence award and 6 spot awards at Honeywell.

• Capable of meeting program schedule milestones in a multiple constraint environment.

• Honeywell Green Belt certified in applying Six Sigma Tool in Software Development and V&V.

• Good Team Player with demonstrated leadership qualities and adaptable to new roles and challenges.

EDUCATION:

 Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A), Madurai Kamaraj University, INDIA.

Graduated with Distinction.

 _Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc-MPC) - Triple Major, Nagarjuna University, INDIA.

Graduated with Distinction.

IT SKILLS:

• Languages : Ada 83, C, C++, Java, VB, VC++, SQL, XML, ASP.

• Scripting Languages : Super-Script Language (SSL), Perl, Python, GEL and RTRT scripts.

• Modeling Languages : UML, Matlab/Simulink.

• Tools : Goebelyzer-AFDX & P2P Analyzer, AdaCAST, Mentor Graphics C, Mentor Graphics C / 68K software development environment, XRAY ICE Simulator/Debugger, SIM68K, Popkins System Architect, Green Hills GMART, VxWorks (Tornado for AE653), DFTS, Flyzer, FTCM, FTD, HADS, ITEG, HSS, Boeing PSIM, Virtutech SIMICS, GNAT, GPS, ObjectAda, Interleaf/Quicksilver, Code Composer Studio IDE for TMS320F2812, Rational Rose Realtime (RTRT).

• Reqt Mgmt Tools : Telelogic DOORS, TeamCenter Systems Engineering(TcSE).

• SCM Tools : CM21, ACM, PVCS Frame Maker and ClearCase.

• Test Benches : Honeywell VALFAC VCTE Test Benches and GATS 10 & GATS 15.

• Avionics DB Protocols : CDN (A664), A429, A661, A651, AFDX, P2P, CAN.

• Real-Time Systems Skills : STP and TPP development, FCE, FMS and ECS Domain Knowledge, SI/HSI as per RTCA/DO-178B Standards, VxWorks Workbench, 68k processor family, Power PC, VAX/VMS, ARP 4754 & ARP 4761 Safety standards.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Oct 08 – Aug 09 EATON, Grand Rapids, MI

EMB 500 – Systems Verification Senior Software Engineer

 Involved in High Level System Verification for FAS (Flap Actuation System) for Embraer-500 which got certified in Dec’08 and addressing the field issues resulting from field tests there on.

 Profile includes High Level SRD reviews against Embraer Product spec, development of System Test Procedures (STP) against System requirements per DO-178B and reviews, code reviews, Hardware/Software Integration testing on test bench/test rig and GEL Script reviews (low level testing) which were developed on Code Composer Studio for Emulator.

 FSCU controls the DC brushless motors and the Electric brakes of the FAS. It has two DSP processors, 32-bit and belong to high performance family of TMS 320 F2812 (C2000) DSP Family. This DSP, specially designed for motor controls, facilitates in controlling BLDC motor, motor commutation logic, dynamic braking of FLA motors and integral Brakes with a very little s/w overhead. This DSP has 6 capture registers to hardware interface with the Hall Sensors (both on-side and cross-side) and 16 PWM outputs to drive the BLDC motors to a specific speed and to control the FLA brake circuit and motor control reset. FSCU S/W performs serial communications to EICAS via the RS-485 interface.

 Also supporting SOI Audits and FAA readiness for EATON Engineering group.

Aug 07 – Oct 08 Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ

B787 Flight Controls – System Verification Technical Lead

 Involved in performing Systems V&V for Honeywell FCE system/software component for Boeing 787.

 Lead a team of 15 Engineers on-site and 10 Engineers off-shore to develop System test scripts for Core architectural requirements of Honeywell 787 FCE SRS and for Boeing SCD requirements for Primary Flight and Auto Flight.

 Was involved in FCE SOF (Safety of Flight) analysis for First Flight which forms an important part of the overall FCE verification and validation plan.

 Involved in High level reviews of SSA (System Safety Assessment) documents for Primary Flight (PF) and Auto Flight (AF).

 Designed, executed and debugged System test scripts on VCTE VALFAC System Testing facility located in Phoenix, Arizona, Honeywell Plant.

 Performed hand code and Model-level reviews for Boeing High priority PR's. Participated in review of system and software requirements and tests, development and execution of test procedures.

 Performed reviews for PF STP Tests and sought-after Test Expert by the System Engineers.

 Interacted well with System Safety Engineers for Safety Audits and for issues on safety aspects of Systems Verification of B787 FCE System.

 Developed System level tests for primary control surfaces (Ailerons, Flaperons, Rudders), system tests for DMRS in Direct/Secondary modes of FCE operation and involved in development of system test scripts for Inceptors (Wheel, Colum, Pedal).

 Worked extensively on testing of Signal Processing Algorithms (SSFD, DSFD - Duplex, Triplex, Quad) for sensors on Ailerons, Rudders, Wing Surface lock and Tail Surface lock switches.

 Onsite-Offshore co-ordination along with technical and hands-on trainings for the other Outsource Companies that worked on this project.

 Performed reviews of Software Test packets generated by other out-source companies and offshore teams. Mentored other focals and testers in the group.

 Partitions creation, sampling ports creation for inter-partition communications were all configured using XML schema.

Oct 05 - Aug 07 Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ

B787 FMS – CI/CDCK Development Principal Engineer

 Involved in development of Boeing 787 FMS software and its flight critical functional area CI and CDCK, which facilitates communication of vital flight data to the pilot.

 Profile includes complete involvement in SDLC for creating B787 CI S/W. Developed in Ada.

 The 43 pages of B777 and new 8 pages of B787 were redesigned based on A661. A661 defines the interfaces to CDS and UA’s. For 787 the width of the page display on MCDU is changed from 24(on B777) to 38. Scope involved column conversion and new functionality implementation along with A661.

 Fixed P0 high-priority Boeing PR’s along with Cross partition co-ordination in Integ meetings and onsite-offshore co-ordination.

Oct 04 - Oct 05 Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ

B787 DBAM for FMS – Development Principal Engineer

 Involved in development of DBAM (Database Access Manager) for B787 FMS. DBAM provides a means to manage data with a database formatted per the FlexData specification. DBAM allows independence between database content and its accessing software. DBAM interfaces between the different FAREA’s like CI, IO, FPLN..etc and the NDB(Navigation Database).

 Successful insertion of DBAM layer in place of NAM layer in B777 FMS which was released for Load 0.1. Performance tuning of PL/SQL statements in DBAM.

Jan 04 - Oct 04 Honeywell, India

Falcon F7X AMSAC Development & PC12 Systems V&V Principal Engineer

 Involved in development of AMSAC (Air Management System, Automatic Controller) for Falcon F7X series. Level 2. AMSAC software performs Fault detection of AMS systems (BAS, WAS, ECS, CDS) health status data to CMC and MAU and BIT. Also involved in developing the software interfaces for motor control for inlet valves on Bleed Air Inlet system. These motors (on either side) control the inflow of bleed air from BAS, to be further used by the AMS by cooling and regulating the air flow in to passenger Cabins.

 Profile included conversion of Data flow and Design diagrams (Popkins System architect diagrams) to actual C code. Worked closely with Honeywell, Yeovil, UK on this project to co-ordinate the work flow.

 Also worked for developing systems tests for ECS (Environmental Control Systems) for Pilatus PC12 Aircraft.

July 02 – Oct 03 Honeywell India and Honeywell Toronto

B777 LR ASCPC2 - V&V Senior Software Engineer

 Involved in V&V for ASCPC2 (Air Supply and Cabin Pressure Controller 2) which was developed for B777 LR (C2) aircract. Performed SI and HSI verification activities for FQT(Formal Qualification Testing) at Honeywell, Toronto, Canada.

 Developed HSI scripts using Autolaws. Autolaws provides a GUI to develop test cases for the purpose of hardware software integration (HSI) testing. The auto script generation tool makes the task of designing test cases independent of test panel software and test panel environment. These scripts were executed on GATS10 (Garett Automated Test Stations) and GATS15 test stations. Autolaws was also used to support script generation for GATS10 and GATS15 / 16 test environment for projects like 777 LR, A380, C5 and NGS.

 Worked with Systems Team to finalize the PR’s to be incorporated in Blue Label releases. Handled FAA activities for SI and HSI.

 Also performed SI (Software Integration) testing using Adacast for B777 LR. Supported test environment creation for SI during my onsite stay.

Oct 03 – Jan 04 Honeywell Inc, Toronto, Canada

B777 Classic(C1) ASCPC1 - V&V Senior Software Engineer

 Performed HSI testing for FQT (Formal Qualification Testing) on ASCPC1 programme which was a 70th S/W release for B777 Classic (C1) Aircraft.

 Successfully handled FAA certification on HSI for this 70th S/W release and shipped the black label software to Boeing.

 Completely performed on GATS10 test stations at Honeywell, Toronto, Canada.

May 01 – July 02 Silver Software Systems Asia Pvt Ltd, India

RBC Development & ELMS2 V&V Software Engineer

 Involved in development of RBC (Radio Block Control) SPL (Spanish Line Project) of ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System). Profile included conversion of RBC Prototype developed in VC++ to Ada’83 in lines with Real-Time Standards. Dimetronics in Spain has commissioned Silver Software Systems (SSSAPL) via Westinghouse Signals to implement and test the RBC on a stretch of railway on the Madrid to Valentica line. This has been the result of presenting of the RBC prototype to the various Railway groups of Europe while at ERTMS shows around the European community.

 Also been part of the Verification Team for ELMS2 (Electrical Load Management System) for Boeing 777 LR. Clients were Smiths Aerospace. GMART (Green Hills Minimal Ada Run Time System) was used for Testing.

 Developed CCS (Cruise Control System), an automated system for automobiles. Functionalities included maintaining the speed selected by the driver, reporting the general health of the system, regulation of fuel flow and fuel control and responding to Emergency situations by giving appropriate warnings. Developed fully in Ada using Tasking to gain understanding of rendezvous in Ada and its features. Project development involved drafting of Requirement Specification, Design, Implementation and Testing, thus providing excellent exposure to the Project Life Cycle and Project Management.

Dec 2000 - May 01 Wipro Technologies, India

UPnP and OSGi Services Trainee Engineer

 Development of building blocks for Home Networking. Profile included development of IP (Intellectual Property) for Wipro’s Home Networking segment, a part of Wipro Global R & D, Embedded & Internet Access Solutions.

 The project involved design of UPnP(Universal Plug and Play) Camera Service in OSGi (Open Services Gateway Initiative) Framework. It represents a UPnP-enabled Camera which can be controlled by other OSGi Services to zoom-in / zoom-out. A software component (OSGi Conformance Service) running in OSGi framework is available on the Residential Gateway (RG) to control this service and also make it available to other OSGi services. The project has been developed using Intel’s UPnP SDK in Linux and JNI wrappers in Java, to work in the OSGi framework. UML was used for the design of the system.

 Also developed an Image streaming service in OSGi, using Jini/IP.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

 “Individual Excellence Award” for contributions on B787 FCE (Flight Control Electronics) System testing efforts. Recommended by Boeing and awarded by Honeywell, Phoenix AZ as a result of my System Test scripts on Aileron, Flaperon, Rudder Position Sensor tests used to verify FCE strategy. Grew my team from 3 to 30 engineers.

 “Pride@Boeing” certificate for V&V efforts in HSI/SI areas for first FAA certification of ASCPC2 (Air Supply and Cabin Pressure Controller) for B777LR and onsite-offsite coordination.

 Received 4 Team Excellence Awards, 2 Customer / Partner Awards, 1 Individual Excellence Award, and 6 Spot Awards while employed with Honeywell.

 Successfully prototyped the first S/W Load (0.1 Red Label Release) of B787 FMS by removal of NAM (Navigation Access Manager) Layer and insertion of DBAM (Database Access Manager) layer in B777 FMS Application as part of the Total Solutions Ownership (TSO) initiative. Accomplished task ahead of schedule.

 Set up 4 SBC (Single Board Computers) for B787 FMS development and set up the development environment using VxWorks Workbench, GPS and HSS (Honeywell Simulation Systems) in loop. This allowed for additional off-shore development with significant time savings.

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS:

• Specialized HTS training in Avionics Domain Software System development

• Software DFSS - Honeywell’s unique Innovative Design for SixSigma (I-DFSS) quality assurance methodology (Phase 1 and 2) and Green belt certified.

• Certified in Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology.

• Assertiveness Effective Communication Skills.

• International Business Practices.

• Business Communications.

• Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills.

• Integrated Project management Training.

• Avionics Domain Capability Enhancement.

• Aero Engines Awareness.

• Awareness of BS7799 – Information Security Management system.

• Awareness on Environmental Management System – ISO14001:2004.

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