BHUVANA PALANISAMY
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Pioneering strategist and results-focused leader leverages Eighteen years of progressive experience including advanced subject matter expertise in aerospace engineering for large-scale enterprises on a global scope. Excels in conducting system design, development, and automated system as well as requirements management testing. Experienced in agile methodologies including Scrum and Sprints. Employs interpersonal effectiveness in leading teams to achieve large-scale initiatives with a cost-savings perspective. Interested in achieving upward mobility and additional leadership responsibility.
Professional systems engineer with track record of delivering impactful solutions in systems design and implementation. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and adapt to evolving requirements. Known for technical proficiency, reliability, and results-oriented mindset.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Engineer
Collins Aerospace
06.2023 - Current
- Established best practices in design methodology, resulting in increased efficiency and consistency across projects.
- Reviewed plans, documents, and related materials to assess projected actions and advise on changes.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to effectively manage resources, schedules, and budgets during project execution.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence within the organization.
- Set project budgets and deadlines, delegating work according to project needs.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for problem-solving, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
Senior System Engineer
Collins Aerospace
12.2019 - 06.2023
- System engineer working for Power and Controls department. Involved in System Analysis, Correction and verification of Airbus Aircraft. Involved in preparing training materials for new team members. Involved in analysis of ECB (Cockpit simulation). Guiding and mentoring contractor for project activities. Helping new team members to bring up to the speed for Project activities.
- Conducted thorough audits of system architecture, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
System Engineer (Contract) Collins Aerospace, Rockford, IL, USA And Project Manager – L&T
Larsen and Toubro Technology Services
01.2011 - 2019
- Executes cross-functional leadership in a multibillion-dollar company, known as one of the world’s largest suppliers of technologically-advanced aerospace and defense products. Proves vital to providing integrated solutions for various platforms including commercial, regional, and business aircraft.
- Ensures top-tier quality by developing and testing the cockpit display system interfaces to user systems. Assesses system requirements for SPDA system’s utility and electrical fault correction. Authors automated test scripts for simulation tools to determine CBIC requirements with Python and TCL/TK. Oversees requirements management and modifications of DOORS software for the Bombardier Cseries commercial aircraft battery charger. Also presents experience in Irkut MC21, Embraer E2 as well as Comac- C919.
Project Leader
Project Leader, India
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Proved vital to eight-member team performing the DTSIM desktop simulation of a Boeing 787 BITE.
- Developed test scripts with TCL in the CentOS environment. Ensured test script compliance with procedures of the electrical Power Generation and Start System (EPGSS) as outlined in the design and system requirements report.
- Identified areas of non-compliance with root cause analysis and expert troubleshooting. Authored configuration control records in the aerospace engineering report’s appendix.
- Executed common RAT GCU power integrity analysis and simulation. Determined effectiveness of fault protection against generator output overvoltage and overload conditions. Identified and eliminated prospective DC delivery issues and high current densities to control excitation and RLC closure.
- Participated in four-member team developing a LRU fixture to test a three-phase micro controller. Contributed to custom-building a power distribution unit around the firmware to handle a three-phase AC power supply, high voltage DC power supply, and power analyzer.
Design Engineer I
Power Wave Technologies
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Conducted schematic entry, PCB layout, DFM, and complete mechanical RF wall design to meet RF return, loss, and isolation goals with a trans receiver board utilized in RF portable repeaters.
- Enhanced performance of the Mirage II feed forward amplifiers by executing schematic design, PCF layout, and complete mechanical RF walls design. Constructed PCB boards within eight layers of RO4350B material, all 2.4mm thick, resulting in improved RF performance at 2600 MHz.
PCB Design Engineer
Tessolve Services Private Ltd.
12.2005 - 01.2009
- Accomplished stack-up selection, pre-layout analysis, PCB design, and manufacturing support for a Verigy Pinscale Board including a motherboard and daughter card. Milled and sub-laminated the board to capture cost savings and improved efficiency.
- Minimized space by using critical component placement and also selected compact signal and power connectors. Implemented high-speed material, loopback routing, and signal routing in micro strip.
- Reduced product development time by streamlining the design process for complex multilayer boards.
- Developed custom libraries for schematic symbols and PCB footprints, improving design consistency across projects.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Optimized PCB designs by implementing high-speed and high-density routing techniques.
- Conducted projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives.
Education
Master of Science - Systems Engineering & Minor in Project Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical World Wide
Jacksonville, FL03-2026
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
Maharaja Engineering College/Anna University
India01.2005
Skills
- Hardware: SPDA, CAN, TTP, A661, A664, A429, DDR3, PCIe, Gigabit ADC, DSP and FPGA-Based Board Design
- Software Applications: Python, TCL/TK, MS Office, MATLAB, Cameo, Simulink, Cadence OrCAD, Allegro Concept HDL, Allegro SI and PDN Analysis Tool, Pspice, OrCAD Simulation Software
- Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, and Windows
Awards
Got Many Awards in Collins for Collaboration, Quality and Trust
Best Paper Award for “Challenges in Test Board Design” | U2U-Mentor Conference, System Design Track, 2008
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hold H1B and I140
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Collins Aerospace
06.2023 - Current
Senior System Engineer
Collins Aerospace
12.2019 - 06.2023
System Engineer (Contract) Collins Aerospace, Rockford, IL, USA And Project Manager – L&T
Larsen and Toubro Technology Services
01.2011 - 2019
Project Leader
Project Leader, India
01.2011 - 01.2014
Design Engineer I
Power Wave Technologies
01.2009 - 01.2011
PCB Design Engineer
Tessolve Services Private Ltd.
12.2005 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Systems Engineering & Minor in Project Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical World Wide
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
Maharaja Engineering College/Anna University
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