Maxwell Tacker

max@tacker.co

Summary

Lifelong learner with interest in embedded systems and software development. Passionate about aviation in my career and personal life. Currently a flight controls engineer at Bell Helicopter Textron. Enjoy challenges and a company that values professional and technical growth. Motivated to solve problems while picking up new skills and excel at working in an in office team setting.

Experience

Flight Controls System Engineer

January 2022 - Current

Bell Helicopter, Textron

Fort Worth, TX

• Utilize MATLAB Simulink and Embedded Coder to generate models for flight control embedded software.
• Create high level tests (HLT) for testing OFP functionality out of the loop in a systems integration lab.
• Coordinated with pilots to run closed loop tests simulating actual flight of the aircraft.
• Own development and coordination of the data concentrator to flight control computer interface and subsystem.
• Developed tools in pyton to reduce time spent on demanding and monotonous tasks.

Systems Engineer

June 2019 - January 2022

Raytheon Intelligence and Space, Raytheon Technologies

McKinney, TX

• Developed test software for mission computers and power supply unit tests and acceptance tests.
• Designed, implemented, validated, and maintained software written in C, C++, and NI TestStand for acceptance, environmental stress, and vibration testing of UUTs.
• Utilize DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 in the design of environmental stress tests.
• Built strong communication skills while working remotely.

Education

August 2015 - May 2019

Bachelor of Science: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Baylor University

Waco, TX

• Minor in Mathematics
• Cumulative GPA: 3.52

Skills and Certificates

Technical Skills

• Experienced in: C, C++, C#, MATLAB, Simulink, Shell, Python
• Familiar with Verilog, Javascript, and HTML
• Experienced with ARINC 429
• Familiar with GPIB, TCP-IP, RS-232
• Experienced with version control using Git and Serena Dimensions
• Experienced in developing requirements using DOORS
• Experienced wth NI LabWindows/CVI, NI TestStand, Vistual Studio, and VS Code for SW development.
• Experienced with Windows and Linux/Unix

Certificates and Others

• Private pilot certificcate with FAA third class medical
• NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Electrical and Computer, 20-301-67