Ian Chalmers
Patuxent River,MD
Summary
Innovative team lead with nearly ten years of experience working on or leading NAVAIR weapons modeling and simulation labs and products. Proven ability to leverage a robust network within the Department of War to drive project success and enhance operational efficiency. Committed to fostering teamwork and achieving strategic objectives through effective leadership and communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Scientist - M&S Lead
NAWCAD (PMA-201/FXDO)
Patuxent River, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Led M&S for the HALO program before its cancellation (2/2025) and subsequently led M&S for PMA-201, focusing primarily on LRASM.
- Developed a robust Modeling & Simulation Strategy for the HALO program and presented to program leadership.
- Oversaw multiple M&S labs based out of China Lake (FXTPO).
- Directed and received analysis work done by non-government organizations including GTRI and JHU/APL.
- Developed build plan for LRASM C-3 M&S lab capability based on a constantly changing program schedule and vendor deliverables.
Computer Scientist
NAWCAD (JSE/WSCE)
Patuxent River, MD
09.2017 - 08.2024
- Served as the Weapon Server Common Environment (WSCE) Lead and Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Blue Weapons Lead. (2022-2024).
- Procured, integrated, and tested high-fidelity real-time weapon and countermeasure models in the Joint Simulation Environment.
- Led WSCE through the successful completion of all 64 JSE test trials required for the Joint Strike Fighter Operational Test Team (JOTT) to complete F-35 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation.
- Briefed diverse audiences across the DoD on WSCE status, capabilities, and project roadmap, successfully gaining more WSCE users and model vendors interested in working with WSCE and JSE.
- Led a growing team of software engineers ranging from recent college graduates to engineers with 20+ years experience on the project in support of WSCE requirements.
- Guided teams in resolving complex technical problems.
- Developed and applied SME level knowledge of complex weapon systems, in order to provide real-time feedback and insight to pilots and other users of WSCE and JSE.
- Worked with division BFMs to maintain WSCE program budget and financial plan, which includes funding from multiple sources and projects.
- Fostered a culture within the WSCE team of proactivity and urgency by instilling a sense of true ownership and responsibility in each individual's work.
Software Engineer
Heron Systems Incorporated
California, MD
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Created and implemented the 'RapidFire' application (C++, Qt) to automate data generation for LARs using WSCE weapon models.
- Integrated and tested the vendor produced Harpoon (AGM-84 D/G variants) model into WSCE for integration onto P-8A training platforms.
- Developed robust MATLAB scripts to validate simulation tests performed by outside vendors.
- Contributed to WSCE architectural design changes.
Senior Consultant
Booz Allen Hamilton
Lexington Park, MD
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Installed and managed remote Remedy AR System instance and database to support development for Marine Net website.
- Developed custom Remedy applications to provide increased functionality and usability for the client and our help desk personnel.
- Designed new code in C# to further integrate Remedy functionality across the Marine Net site.
- Tested and documented code over multiple Remedy environments in accordance with client needs.
- Created and presented use-case and software design documents for client and developers based on new release requirements.
IR Sensor Test Engineer (Internship)
JHU/APL
Laurel, MD
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Processed and analyzed Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) kinetic warhead (KW) IR seeker video and telemetry data collected in the GSEL (Guidance System Evaluation Laboratory) in order to evaluate system performance.
- Conducted Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and other testing of the SM-3 KW IR seeker using special test equipment in ambient bench and cryogenic vacuum chamber environments.
- Developed procedures and software to test and evaluate the SM-3 KW seeker hardware and software performance.
- Developed expertise in the function and performance of the SM-3 Block IB KW.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Computational Science (Physics Concentration)
Hood College
Frederick, MD, United States05-2015
Skills
- Modeling and simulation
- Real-time systems
- Weapon system integration
- C programming
- MATLAB development
- Project management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Data analysis
- Software architecture
- Team leadership
Additional Information - Coaching
Currently in 7th season serving as the goalie coach for the Division III Saint Mary's College of Maryland Men's Lacrosse team.
Timeline
Computer Scientist - M&S Lead
NAWCAD (PMA-201/FXDO)
08.2024 - Current
Computer Scientist
NAWCAD (JSE/WSCE)
09.2017 - 08.2024
Software Engineer
Heron Systems Incorporated
11.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Consultant
Booz Allen Hamilton
11.2015 - 11.2016
IR Sensor Test Engineer (Internship)
JHU/APL
06.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor's degree - Computational Science (Physics Concentration)
Hood College