Rob DeSoto - Electrical Engineer, Elbit America

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Work Background

Elbit Systems of AmericaManager, Secure Systems Engineering

Feb. 2023Fort Worth, TexasIndividual Contributor: Developed cybersecurity technology solutions for multiple ESA programs and efforts, contributing to the organization's technical goals. Advised on technical architecture design, component selection, and detailed implementation planning to ensure robust and secure systems. Innovation: Drove innovation in embedded cybersecurity solutions by proposing R&D initiatives aligned with customer needs and market trends. Developed advanced cybersecurity solutions, including Trusted Platform Modules, Multiple Layers of Security, and Cross Domain Solutions to enhance product security. Process Improvement: Overhauled the department's approach to embedded cybersecurity by incorporating NIST 800-160 Volumes 1 and 2, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and Model-Based Engineering approaches, with a system engineering mindset that included requirements management, verification, and validation. Project management: Successfully managed multiple embedded cybersecurity projects using Earned Value Management principles, connecting goals with technical solutions through the Risk Management Framework, and coordinating with product development teams to architect secure and functional systems.

Elbit Systems of AmericaPrincipal Electrical Engineer

Mar. 2020 - Feb. 2023Fort Worth, TexasIndividual contributor: Performed an FPGA design for a handheld targeting system that included image processing, day and infrared imaging, image based north keeping, and unmanned aerial vehicle detection. Individual contributor: Designed and brought to production a 20-layer, rigid flex circuit card assembly used for a common architecture card for multiple electrical and test engineering projects. Individual contributor: Served as MATLAB & Simulink firmware subject matter expert and utilized HDL Coder toolbox and Vision HDL Toolbox to design and implement algorithm-based vision IP for programs. Leadership: Led the firmware team and managed subcontractor efforts in a multidisciplinary environment which resulted in the successful completion of a complex handheld targeting system which included 5 separate digital circuit card designs and 3 separate firmware designs. Innovation: Championed a model-based engineering (MBE) approach to reduce design time by up to 70%.

Lockheed MartinSystem Integration And Test Engineer - Technical Lead

Nov. 2018 - Feb. 2020Grand Prairie, TexasLeadership: Served as the technical lead for 16 engineers in the design and implementation for multi-system testing engineer assets used in verification and validation of new PAC-3 missile designs. Business capture: Drafted test engineering proposals, leading to $100M in new government contracts Individual contributor: Served as firmware and FPGA subject matter expert for test engineering designs.

Lockheed MartinElectrical Engineer

Jun. 2013 - Oct. 2018Grand Prairie, TexasIndividual contributor: Performed FPGA designs for multiple PAC-3 Missile components and test assets which include requirements analysis, floor planning, RTL coding, simulation, and implementation. Individual contributor: Developed and maintained UVM based test benches for verification of safety critical FPGA and ASIC designs ensuring functional and code coverage requirements were met. Individual contributor: Designed and brought to production multiple digital circuit cards for the PAC-3 Missile Launcher which included requirements analysis, signal and power integrity, and schematic capture. Leadership: Served as the Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead team of 15 engineers of various disciplines in the development of hardware and software systems in support of critical special programs. Project Management: Managed multiple engineering projects which included establishing, tracking, and reporting schedule, budget, and performance metrics in an Earned Value Management system. Customer engagement: Facilitated weekly and periodic customer meetings including integrated product team meetings, technical reviews, and milestone reviews which resulted in successful SRR, CDR, PDR. Process improvement: Worked closely with internal and government stakeholders to develop and launch new engineering procedures relating to safety critical firmware development.

US NavyCalibration Production Supervisor

Aug. 2007 - Aug. 2009USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71. Provided daily operational briefs to leadership regarding critical resource planning . Evaluated and provided recommendations for capital equipment spending . Efficiently led a team of 20 workers in calibration laboratory activities