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Hamish Chalmers

Hamish Chalmers

Software Engineer

Summary

5I graduated with a Masters in Aerospace Engineering achieving a distinction grade. Specialising in systems, software and electronics. I worked in the UAS industry whilst studying and moved to a job in Defence working in C-UAS. I have had years experience in software development expanding this knowledge through work and personal life creating applications, databases, firmware's and electronics, at all development stages, resolving complex technical issues using methodical problem solving techniques.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Engineer

Dstl, Porton Down
09.2019 - Current
  • Worked in software development and testing to
    design and develop robust solutions to meet
    project requirements for functionality, scalability,
    and performance.
  • Lead software engineer for SAPIENT protocol, managing 30+ companies integration at international trials.
  • Reverse engineering and modification of C-UAS devices extending the capabilities to fit internal requirements.
  • Unmanned Systems tech lead for multiple projects trial teams.
  • Developing software full cycle from initial requirements through to testing and use in real-word environments.
  • Seconded to a high-pace team working on rapid prototype engineering solutions of critical systems.

Systems Engineer

University Of The West Of England
08.2017 - 09.2019

Whilst studying at university we created the company Unmanned Flight Laboratory, that fulfilled UAS contracts for Defence companies.

  • Creating project requirements with customers whilst planning projects lifetimes and achievable deadlines.
  • Building early prototypes of unconventional UAS designs, delivering concepts for further analysis.
  • I was the lead engineer for UAS systems, electronics and software.

UAS Engineer

Third Dimension
06.2017 - 08.2017

A summer placement at Third Dimension where I was the lead Systems Engineer in charge of integrating the Third Dimension flagship product, the GapGun, onto a UAS. This enabled the device to be used areas that were previously unachievable.

Education

Master of Engineering - Aerospace Engineering (Systems)

University of The West of England
Bristol
04.2001 -

Skills

C#

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Software

Software Development

TDD

Agile/SCRUM

Full stack

Trials Technicals Support

Timeline

Systems Engineer

Dstl, Porton Down
09.2019 - Current

Systems Engineer

University Of The West Of England
08.2017 - 09.2019

UAS Engineer

Third Dimension
06.2017 - 08.2017

Master of Engineering - Aerospace Engineering (Systems)

University of The West of England
04.2001 -
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