Samuel Cott
Cleveland Heights,OH
Summary
Analytically driven Systems Engineer with over 10 years of experience in radar data processing, software design, implementation, and testing, including full system integration and troubleshooting. Proven ability to lead integration efforts, support and guide cross-functional teams, and interface with customers to achieve project goals. Adaptable and product-/experience-oriented, with a strong foundation in detail focused work and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new workflows and processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Systems Engineer
Saab, Inc.
09.2015 - 05.2026
- Lead integration engineer for two major radar development programs
- Serves as primary customer interface for system operations and integration
- Directs daily tasking for engineering team to maintain schedule and priorities
- Tracks and analyzes earned value metrics for radar integration performance
- Developed and maintains extensive MATLAB simulation tools for radar functions, including target tracking and detection
- Designed, implemented, and tests key components of radar tracking software
- Designed, implemented, tested, and maintains extensive health monitoring software and configuration for full radar system
- Provides onboarding and technical training to improve junior engineers success
- Supports system qualification testing as a technical expert to resolve complex integration and performance issues
Teaching Assistant & Lab Coordinator
University of Kansas
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supported instruction of undergraduate aerospace engineering lab sessions
- Coordinated lab activities and aided in course delivery for multiple sections
- Mentored students and provided technical guidance on foundational engineering concepts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2014
Skills
- Advanced modeling, simulation, integration of radar systems
- Detailed project schedule layout and maintenance
- Team leadership and task delegation
- Root-cause analysis
- Earned Value Management analysis and program performance tracking
- Strong technical writing and communication
- Coordination of internal project efforts with 3rd party vendors and customers
Timeline
Senior Systems Engineer
Saab, Inc.
09.2015 - 05.2026
Teaching Assistant & Lab Coordinator
University of Kansas
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Kansas