Brandi McPherson


Location

Orlando, FL
Helena, AL
Education
    University of Central Florida
    August 2015 - August 2017
    degree
    Master's
    major
    Aerospace Engineering
    Auburn University
Work Experience
    BAE Systems
    Senior Mission Technologies Developer
    March 2020 - present
    company
    BAE Systems
    title
    Senior Mission Technologies Developer
    overview
    - Remote - Technical lead for EO/IR imaging sensor modeling and scene generation framework and internal R&D - Maintain and develop Python frameworks and tools supporting a comprehensive range of sensor modeling and image generation concepts including star catalogs, object dynamics, SGP4 orbit propagation, sensor - Enhance end-user experience through the development of GUIs and YAML-based scenario inputs, customizing - Work with end-users to define and debug scenarios, including issues with simulation dynamics, data - Ensure code reliability through robust unit and system level tests validated against trusted sensor modeling - Established and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab for seamless integration and deployment, ensuring - Utilize DIRSIG, Blender, ASSET, and in-house Vulkan library-based imaging engine to generate synthetic - Conduct sprint planning sessions, facilitate stakeholder meetings, and lead team stand-ups to ensure - Formerly Ball Aerospace prior to acquisition in February 2024
    BAE Systems
    Structural Analyst
    Boulder, CO, US
    October 2018 - March 2020
Skills
AbaqusAerospace EngineeringAlgorithmsApache SparkBitbucketBlendersCataloguesCommunication SkillsConfluenceContinuous IntegrationData ProcessingDevOpsExtensible Markup Language (XML)Finite Element MethodsFortran (Programming Language)GitGitlabGitlab-ciImage AnalysisImage ProcessingImagingInfrared TechnologyJava GUIsJIRAJSONJusticeKnowledge of EngineeringKnowledge of the Aerospace IndustryLinear AlgebraLinuxMATLABMentoringMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WindowsMissile DefenseNastran (Computer-Aided Design Software)Operational SystemsOrbital MechanicsParsingPassionatePayloadsPerformance TestingProgramming LanguagesPython (Programming Language)ReliabilityResearch and DevelopmentRobotics Design and ProductionRubricScrum MethodologySensorsSimulationsSimulinkSoftware DebuggingSoftware Version ControlSphinxStakeholder ManagementSystem IntegritySystem-level TestingSystems DesignTechnical DrawingsUser ExperienceYAML