Robert Overman
Aircraft Avionics Systems Engineer
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Avionics System Engineer
Honeywell
Phoenix, United States
06.2009 - 12.2013
- Worked with Gulfstream to develop G650 FD/Autopilot/Autothrottle
- Work entailed simulator development testing at Savannah, GA and Phoenix, AZ facilities
- Used Matlab to generate the control laws
- Performed all flight testing on the actual G650 aircraft in Savannah, GA
- Performed DO-160 HIRF testing on entire system
- Flight testing consisted of monitoring/recording and active testing of control laws
- Worked with external supplier (MPC) to develop fail-passive servo to drive aircraft pitch and roll axis
- Worked with FAA Atlanta office to obtain aircraft certification
- Resolved system test and validation problems to provide normal program functioning
- Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked closely with other team members in such tasks as troubleshooting and debugging
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Avionics System Engineer
Honeywell
Phoenix, AZ
06.2005 - 06.2009
- Worked with Gulfstream to develop G550 FD/Autopilot/Autothrottle
- Work entailed simulator development testing at Savannah, GA and Phoenix, AZ facilities
- Performed all flight testing on G550 aircraft in Savannah, GA
- Flight testing consisted of monitoring/recording and active testing of FD/AP/AT control laws
- Worked with FAA Atlanta office to obtain aircraft certification
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked closely with other team members in such tasks as troubleshooting and debugging
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Avionics System Engineer
Honeywell
Phoenix, AZ
06.1999 - 06.2005
- Worked with Gulfstream to develop the GV FD/Autopilot/Autothrottle
- Work entailed simulator development testing at the Savannah, GA and Phoenix, AZ facilities
- Performed all flight testing on the GV aircraft in Savannah, GA
- Flight testing consisted of monitoring/recording and active testing of the contral laws
- Worked with FAA Atlanta office to obtain aircraft certification
- Resolved system test and validation problems to provide normal program functioning
- Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts
- Worked closely with other team members in such tasks as troubleshooting and debugging
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Avionics System Engineer
Honeywell
Phoenix, United States
09.1993 - 10.1999
- Worked with Gulfstream to develop SPZ-8500 system updates
- Work entailed simulator development testing at Savannah, GA and Phoenix, AZ facilities
- Resolved system test and validation problems to provide normal program functioning
- Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked closely with other team members in such tasks as troubleshooting and debugging
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Avionics System Engineer
Honeywell
Phoenix, AZ
10.1989 - 06.1993
- Worked with Gulfstream to develop GV SPZ-8500 system updates
- Work entailed GV simulator development testing at Savannah, GA and Phoenix, AZ facilities
- Generated problem reports and validated system updates
- Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts
- Worked closely with other team members in such tasks as troubleshooting and debugging.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA 03.1972 - 06.1975
Skills
Product Development
System Requirements Definition
System Level Safety Analysis
FAA Part 25 Aircraft AFCS Development/Flight Testing
Avionics Integration Testing
FAA/EASA Certification Experience
FAA Commercial and Instrument Pilot Ratings
Systems Validation & Verification
Model based Development System Design
DO-160 HIRF Testing
Timeline
Avionics System Engineer
Honeywell
06.2009 - 12.2013
Avionics System Engineer
Honeywell
06.2005 - 06.2009
Patent issued for 'Apparatus and method for using a backshell'
05-2003
Avionics System Engineer
Honeywell
06.1999 - 06.2005
The University of Kansas on site class – ‘Airplane Flight Dynamics: Open and Closed Loop’ 40 hours
04-1998
FAA Systems and Equipment DER
06-1997
Avionics System Engineer
Honeywell
09.1993 - 10.1999
Avionics System Engineer
Honeywell
10.1989 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
03.1972 - 06.1975
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure senior level position.
Ready to help team achieve company goals.
History of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Certification
Patent issued for 'Apparatus and method for using a backshell'