Embedded Software Engineer

EDWARD J. SUSKI

*** ******* ***** • Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422 • *********@***.*** • 215-***-****

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Expertise in embedded system development, real-time data acquisition, and test and measurement of aircraft and spacecraft subsystems

Highly accomplished software engineer experienced in aeronautical and spacecraft engineering and testing; past employers include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, General Dynamics, and Integral Systems. Received multiple awards for outstanding contributions, innovation, and creative problem solving.

Core competencies:

• C/C++, Java, Perl, Assembly

• Software Test & Integration

• Algorithm Development

• System Integration

• Visual Basic, XML, Oracle • Full Life Cycle Software Development

• VxWorks, Solaris, UNIX, Linux

• Excellent Written & Verbal Communications

• Windows Development & Microsoft Office

• Real-Time Embedded SW Development • Systems Analysis & Design

• Debugging/Troubleshooting

• Hardware Interfacing

• Structured Methodology

• Object Oriented Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Supervisor - Database Development Group / Senior Software Engineer 2007–Present

INTEGRAL SYSTEMS, INC. – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Promoted from Senior Software Engineer to supervise spacecraft telemetry and commanding database development group with five direct reports. Hold supervisory responsibilities, to include allocating resources, evaluating staff performance, monitoring work schedules, assigning and overseeing duties, and presenting project progress to management team. Support variety of tasks for WGS, DSCS 3 spacecraft and ground system resource databases.

• Built spacecraft command and telemetry databases for CCS-C contract for several military satellites, including Phase A “Flyoff” for new GPS ground system. Worked on spacecraft simulator modifications under Linux.

• Oversaw the development of command and telemetry databases using Oracle and XML for GPS 2R, 2R-M, and 2F, as well as a prototype for Lockheed Martin’s GPS 3. Created derived telemetry processing software in C/C++.

• Created database ingest/test tools in Perl, which provided new capabilities for the ground system.

Systems Engineer 2006–2007

THE BOEING COMPANY | GMD / MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY – Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado

Brought on board to coordinate and participate in transitioning Ground-based Mid-course Missile Defense (GMD) system into correct operational and test configurations.

Principal Software Engineer / Software Engineer 2002–2006

NORTHROP GRUMMAN MISSION SYSTEMS, STEC – Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado (2004–2006)

DS3 COMPUTING SOLUTIONS – Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado (2003–2004)

GENERAL DYNAMICS – Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado (2002–2003)

Developed tools in C++, C, and Java for processing satellite telemetry, performing data analysis, and creating real-time telemetry GUIs/displays. Maintained and troubleshot satellite mission unique software (MUS) written in C++ and Java, and assisted in design of new MUS. Mentored and coached junior engineers and served as technical advisor for more complex tasks.

• Recognized for excellence in developing spacecraft command and telemetry databases for ground systems used in military satellite tracking, telemetry, and commanding (TT&C).

• Enhanced Visual Basic tool to convert spacecraft telemetry databases originating from a legacy system to a COTS system format required by the customer. Also worked on Windows platforms using Visual .Net for telemetry apps.

• Served on project team representing Center for Research Support (CERES) for commercial antenna evaluation project. Reported project status, communicated change requests and other developments, and tracked tasks and schedules.

• Designed satellite mission controller pass plan tool in Java using Borland JBuilder

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Staff Software Engineer 1996–2002

LOCKHEED MARTIN SPACE SYSTEMS – Littleton, Colorado

Created emulation of spacecraft subsystem utilizing MIL-STD-1553B Avionics Bus and consisting of custom embedded software running on VMEbus hardware under VxWorks and Solaris. Debugged satellite command and control software. Integrated software used to test satellite flight subsystems. Interfaced a variety of hardware and software products.

• Received award and cash bonus from customer for bringing a stalled project back on schedule. Served as SME on MIL-STD-1553B Avionics Bus and assisted with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.

• Facilitated spacecraft testing by developing data acquisition and control software for Electronic Aerospace Ground Equipment (EAGE), also known as Test Sets used for engineering and manufacturing development.

Staff Software Engineer – Electrical Test Laboratory 1989–1996

LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS – Fort Worth, TX

Led team of six engineers in developing real-time data acquisition systems to test military aircraft and subsystems, including electrical power and hydraulic systems. Received public recognition from F-22 Chief Test Pilot for enabling unprecedented real-time data display/analysis capabilities for the Vehicle Subsystems Simulator (VSS).

• Received award and cash bonus from Lockheed Martin for taking over and completing the Materials and Processes Lab’s Crack Growth fatigue test system, a real-time embedded system that utilized VMEbus interfaces and Motorola single board computers (SBC’s) to control hydraulic actuators and acquire strain gage data.

• Facilitated aircraft testing by developing real-time data acquisition, display, and analysis software.

• Successfully developed the real-time test system software used for the A-12 Electrical Power System Test Stand.

CAREER NOTES: Additionally served as Embedded Software Engineer Contractor (2002) with Boeing Satellite Systems.

EARLY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Prior success in aerospace engineering as Lead Engineer with Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems, Structural Engineer with McDonnell-Douglas and Rockwell International (now The Boeing Company), and Software Engineer with Singer-Kearfott Guidance and Navigation. Notable achievements include:

• Led team of six engineers in developing real-time data acquisition systems to test military aircraft and subsystems. Received public recognition from F-22 Chief Test Pilot for enabling unprecedented data display/analysis capabilities. (Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems)

• Developed software used for testing engineering development units of internal navigation systems, inertial measurement units, and strap-down inertial units. Participated in developing Strap-Down Inertial Digital Simulator (SIDS). (Singer-Kearfott Guidance and Navigation)

• Hired to work on NASA’s Space Shuttle with responsibility for analyzing Orbiter Vehicle aft fuselage, Main Propulsion Test Article (MPTA), and shuttle nose gear slap-down loads development. (Rockwell International / Boeing)

• Earned reputation as a “go-to” resource for successfully developing software used for testing inertial navigation systems and inertial measurement units, including systems using tuned rotor gyro and ring laser gyro (RLG) technology. (Singer-Kearfott Guidance and Navigation)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, Notre Dame, Indiana

Graduate-level coursework in Project Management and Computer Science

COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY & FAIRLEIGH-DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

Selected Training Topics

Java • Ada • CMMI • C++ • Matlab • Software Development Process & Best Practices

Earned Value Management (EVM) • Analytical Graphics, Inc., Satellite Tool Kit (AGI STK)

Spacecraft Ground System Training • Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN)

TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY

Operating Systems

UNIX, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Wind Rivers VxWorks, Real-time Kernels, VME Bus Embedded Processors, L3 Comm Sys 550, Windows, Mac OS-10

Data Comm / Networking

MIL-STD-1553B Avionics Bus, TCP/IP, RS-422, RS-232, GP-IB, ScramNET

Languages

C/C++, Java, Perl

Project Management

Earned Value Management, Risk Assessment & Management, Network Scheduling (Precedence Diagramming Method, Critical Path Methodology, and Program Evaluation and Review)

Miscellaneous

Logic Analyzers/Oscilloscopes, X-Windows/Motif, VME/VXI Board Interfacing, Aircraft Structures & Ground Vibration Testing, Signal Conditioning, HP-VEE, Signal Generators, Microsoft Visual C++ Telemetry Display Applications, .NET, SEI Processes, RTlogic T505 Telemetry Front End Processor

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