2007 to 2009 Embedded Software Engineer Securaplane Technologies, Inc., Tucson, AZ	• Wrote embedded software in C for a wireless (Bluetooth) emergency lighting application for an ARM7 (AT91SAM7X) processor using an IAR IDE. • Implemented wired communication via CAN bus with the Boeing 787 aircraft using binary protocols specified by Boeing and ARINC. • Implemented BITE (Built-In Test Equipment) functionality for the product in accordance with Boeing and ARINC specifications. • Implemented run-time CPU re-flash capability in accordance with ARINC 615 compatible ODLF (On-Board Data Load Function) specifications. • Performed on-site testing and troubleshooting of the emergency lighting product and customer equipment interfaces at the Boeing Avionics Integration Laboratory in Seattle, WA. • Performed all engineering tasks in accordance with ISO 9000 and DO-178B standards using Telelogic DOORS, Synergy, and change management tools.
2006 to 2007 Embedded Software Engineer ARGO Tracker, Inc., Tucson, AZ	• Designed, implemented and tested an embedded boot loader for remote over-the-air upgrades of MSP430 and HCS08 firmware in the field. • Ported existing ZigBee wireless networking firmware from the HCS08 MCU to the ColdFire MCU using the Freescale (Metrowerks) CodeWarrior IDE. • Completed a one-week course on CAN, J1708, J1850, and J1939 protocols.
2004 to 2006 Senior Applications Engineer Environmental Systems Products, Tucson, AZ	• Designed, implemented and tested end-user software using VB.Net. Wrote proposals, requirements, design documents, test plans and user’s manuals. • Worked directly with customers in the field to solve engineering problems, saved two major projects from likely failure in this manner. • Wrote an ISO-9001 compliant software engineering process for the Remote Sensing Department and trained co-workers in the new process.