Abby Mize
EXPERTISE
BIO
I am a software engineer who specializes in embedded systems, with 11+ years of experience in the aerospace and defense industries. I have worked on levels from bare-metal up to UI. I have worked on both defense and commercial projects, large and small companies. I am familiar with all parts of the development lifecycle. I am self-motivated to do the research necessary to complete a task, and find better ways of doing things for the future. I love learning and trying new things. My goal is to keep advancing my career, staying technically focused and become more innovative.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Staff Software Engineer Consultant
Space Ocean
January 2025 - May 2025
Part-time side role supporting startup with software requirements, architecture, design and code for prototype products
Consultant
Sierra Space
June 2024 - April 2025
Developed software requirements, architecture, design and C++ code for SDA satellite program
Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Geost
May 2023 - June 2024
Developed, integrated and tested software in C and Python for satellite ground and test equipment systems. Developed, integrated and tested UI software in JavaScript/React for satellite ground systems.
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Lunasonde
January 2022 - May 2023
Developed, integrated and tested software in C++ and Python for data acquisition on high altitude balloon flights. Supported assembly and testing of hardware, and flight operations for high altitude balloon projects. Architected and designed software for high altitude balloon and CubeSat satellite platforms.
Software Engineer II
Raytheon Missiles and Defense
November 2015 - January 2022
Developed, integrated and tested visual software in C for new HWIL test equipment. Led software team of 5, using agile methods and Microsoft ADS. Maintained and developed test equipment, esp. test software in C for graphical user interfaces and data collection. Supported captive flight test missions aboard aircraft and supportive ground testing. Supported/led system integration and test and prototype demos for an Army air defense competitive startup program. Conducted prototype platform test and supported qualification tests. Developed and tested control software for a prototype launcher system, and integrated with sub-contractors. Developed Ada/C/C++ flight software and Perl test scripts and supported qualification tests. Established Ethernet communication for guidance unit processor upgrade. Developed and tested C/C++ software to integrate with FPGA for RF data processing on prototype unit.
Software Engineer
Honeywell
January 2014 - November 2015
Developed and tested Ada software for C-130 aircraft autopilot using DO-178C. Developed and tested C and PowerPC assembly software for F-16 cockpit displays using DO-178C.
EDUCATION
B.S.
The University of Arizona, December 2013
Electrical And Computer Engineering
Verified Embedded Systems Developer
8+ years of experience
Preferred commitment: Hourly
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