Austin W. Dooley

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— About Me —

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Systems Engineer specializing in full-lifecycle development for safety-critical DO-178 software, with a focus on Flight Management Systems (FMS). Experience integrating FMS directly with Connected Avionics (EFB – iOS) for enhanced functionality and data analysis. Proven ability to rapidly learn complex systems, translate customer needs into robust solutions, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver successful project outcomes. I hold a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on aircraft design and engineering management.

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— Professional Experience —

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Systems Engineer II, Universal Avionics

March 2022 – Present

• Led full-lifecycle development of safety critical DO-178b software for Flight Management Systems (FMS), rapidly gaining expertise in system architecture, standards, and processes.
• Assumed systems lead role on FMS project within two year and served as systems point of contact.
• Successfully utilized Agile practices as Scrum Master to foster collaboration, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Decomposed customer and program requirements into detailed system and software requirements.
• Produced technical whitepapers to guide design decisions and facilitated collaborative design reviews with internal and external stakeholders, including government and military customers.
• Performed thorough ad-hoc testing to reduce defects found during test development and formal testing.
• Developed and assisted software verification test cases and procedures and performed code coverage analysis.
• Investigated and resolved complex problem reports, analyzing flight deck effects, operational impacts, and system safety.
• Proactively proposed technical alternatives and solutions to mitigate risks and minimize development delays.
• Developed Python scripts to automate flight plan creation, navigation database queries, and software verification tasks.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, verification, safety) to resolve system integration issues and ensure compatibility with external systems.
• Trained and mentored new employees on systems, processes, and industry standards, creating comprehensive training materials to contribute to a more knowledgeable and effective team.
• Key Projects:
  • Successfully integrated the FMS with the company’s Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) iPad app, enabling secure flight plan, fuel, performance, and flight data transfers to enhance pilot workflow with cloud processing for advanced analytics.
  • Currently leading the integration of a hybrid GNSS/INS sensor, enabling the ability for the FMS to fly RNAV(RNP) AR approaches down to RNP 0.1, ensuring continued compliance with AC 20-138D, AC 90-101A, and TSO-C15c.

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— College Projects —

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AIAA Graduate Team Missile Systems Design Competition

(3rd Place) – Spring 2021

Design of a small, lightweight M203-launched unmanned aircraft to target and disable Group 1 and 2 UAVs threatening civilians or military personnel

Visual-Inertial Navigation for Small-UAS using Extended Kalman Filter Fusion

Spring 2021

Integrated Monocular Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) poses with acceleration and angular acceleration measurements from an IMU through an Extended Kalman Filter for GPS-denied navigation using Matlab

Antenna Design and Range Analysis for Small-UAS

Spring 2021

Design of a wireless transmission system configuration for RC control, telemetry and engagement data for a counter-small UAS system with a range of 3.5 miles using Ansys HFSS analysis

AIAA Undergraduate Team Aircraft Design Competition

Fall 2019 – Spring 2020

High Capacity Short Range Transport Aircraft Design

AIAA Graduate Team Aircraft Design Competition

Spring 2020

General Aviation Trainer Family Design

SAE Aero Design West Competition

Fall 2019 – Spring 2020

Designed and built a chain-driven dual propeller, single engine propulsion system for a durable, lightweight UAS carrying heavy payloads

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— Community Service & Involvement —

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

SAE International

Theta Chi Fraternity

Executive positions: Recruitment Chair, Standards Chair, and Chaplain

Volunteering

Lawrence Humane Society

Lawrence BIG Event

Habitat for Humanity

Philanthropy

Organized fundraising events through Theta Chi fraternity with proceeds being donated to the United Service Organization

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— Skills & Abilities —

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Skills

Jira, Bitbucket, Git, Python, MATLAB & Simulink, C++ (interpretation), Linux, Bash, PHP, Siemens NX, Ansys HFSS, Patran/Nastran, LabView, Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, 3D Printing

Technical Documentation

Whitepapers, System and Software Requirements, Verification Tests and Procedures, Functional Design Documents, Interface Control Documents (ICDs/IDDs), Functional Hazard Assessments, TSOA, compliance matrices

Software Testing

Unit Testing, Ad-hoc Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing

Strengths

Stakeholder Management, Technical Presentations, Cross-functional Teamwork, Hands-On, Leadership, Communication, Analytical

Experience

Hand and power tools, welding, UAV, R/C, flight testing, auto repair, heavy equipment