John Grabow
McKinney,TX
Summary
Experienced Principal Software Engineer with over 25 years helping engineering teams produce superior products. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and mentoring junior developers. Applies both deep technical knowledge of programming languages and exceptional interpersonal skills to heighten software development quality and throughput. Veteran of organizing diverse skillsets to maximize deliverables while adhering to strict deadlines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Software Engineer
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES
McKinney, TX
12.2018 - Current
- Designed and enhanced UX/UI frameworks for Raytheon's Common Operating Environment (COE) and engineering tools utilizing C++ and Qt technologies.
- Directed agile scrum team as product owner, ensuring alignment with program's integrated management schedule.
- Designed, developed, and implemented bare-metal, embedded C software for mission-critical components of the latest short to intermediate-range ballistic missile defense system.
- Installed and optimized a PetaLinux operating system and embedded software for an LCU containing Enclustra's Mercury XU5 SoC module, and the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC chip.
- Implemented cryptography methods for anti-tamper technologies and software.
- Supported IRAD and MSAD programs for Next Generation Vertical Lift systems.
- Designed, developed, and implemented engineering tools in C# for use in both missile systems and mission processing.
- Integrated modern, continuous integration tools such as Azure DevOps (TFS), Jenkins, and Code Collaborator into legacy programs.
- Provided support as a build manager to help CMs with software releases.
Senior Software Engineer
IOMAX INC.
Mooresville, NC
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Designed, developed, and implemented human machine interface software for aircraft tactical, mission, and weapons systems on QNX, Linux, and Windows platforms using Qt and C++.
- Supported integration in both CONUS and OCONUS locations aircraft and weapon systems.
- Designed, developed, and implemented data reduction software, mission planning and mission debriefing, for ISR and light-attack aircraft and weapon systems on multiple platforms.
- Designed, developed, and implemented custom software for integration labs to include graphical user interface, data playback, simulation, and fault injection.
- Provided engineering support to flight operations including performance evaluation, troubleshooting and weapon flight-testing.
- Implemented continuous integration tools, Git and Jenkins, for full build automation. Support overall weapons development and integration.
Electrical Engineer HW/SW
XDIN INC.
Greensboro, NC
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed the latest instrument cluster software using C++, Qt, QML, and JavaScript for Volvo and Mack truck simulators.
- Designed the electrical architecture for the Energy Department's SuperTruck Initiative for Volvo Group Trucks.
- Integrated 24V and 12V automotive electrical systems, including such technologies as lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
- Created technical specifications and other technical documentation for electrical hardware and software as part of the Volvo Group Trucks team.
- Worked closely with suppliers to move concepts from the development phase and further into mass production.
- Designed digital and analogue circuit boards, microprocessor technology, passive and active components, and silicon chips.
Quality Engineer II
JOHN DEERE
Urbandale, IA
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Participated on Product Delivery Process (PDP) teams as the quality representative, ensuring quality activities and plans are formulated and followed.
- Engaged in Design Process and Assembly Reviews (DPARs), print reviews, and design reviews of new products.
- Used quality tools such as Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis to monitor and facility process improvement.
- Monitored and facilitated quality activities for part approval and verified manufacturing processes such as control plans and work instructions.
- Investigated product quality problems to determine root cause by gathering and analyzing metrics and implemented corrective action.
Embedded Software Engineer
JOHN DEERE (RANDSTAD CONTRACTOR)
Urbandale, IA
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Designed and developed John Deere's Generation 4 touchscreen controls for their Tier 4 product line.
- Developed multi-process, multi-threaded, embedded software in Linux as part of an agile Scrum team.
- Engineered infrastructure applications using the Qt framework, C, C++, and Cmake.
- Designed ISO and AEF compliant CAN software for vehicle controllers.
- Composed Bash, Python, and Perl scripts for unit, integration, and acceptance testing.
- Created and maintained a custom X11 window manager.
- Maintained translations for over 35 languages.
Education
Master of Science - Systems Engineering and Management
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2009
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX05.2004
Skills
- Object-oriented programming
- Software development lifecycle
- User interface design
- Real-time OS development
- Research and development
- Testing and deployment
- Version control
- Change control management
- Project management
- Project planning
- Developer onboarding design
- Team development
- Client interaction
Accomplishments
- Awarded US Patent US-12045186-B2. Modular Cable Assembly and Method
- AI and Machine Learning for Engineers and Scientists
- Product Owner, Agile SCRUM
- Earned Value Management
Presentations & Invited Talks
Presented at the RTX Systems Engineering and Architecture Technology Network (SE&ATN) Technical Symposium on the Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)
Presented a RTX RedxTalk on the RTX Message Injection Tool: A MOSA and Integration Enabler
Clearance
Secret/SAP
Timeline
Principal Software Engineer
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES
12.2018 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
IOMAX INC.
06.2016 - 09.2018
Electrical Engineer HW/SW
XDIN INC.
11.2014 - 06.2016
Quality Engineer II
JOHN DEERE
05.2014 - 11.2014
Embedded Software Engineer
JOHN DEERE (RANDSTAD CONTRACTOR)
10.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of North Texas
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
Master of Science - Systems Engineering and Management
University of Texas at Dallas