Chuck Cox           Chuck
       PO Box 605 · Aledo, Texas  76008 · (817) 992-6552 · (817) 595-6508 FAX · chuck@aerotelcorp.com

Objective I am seeking a position that takes advantage of my many years of experience as an embedded software engineer and technical background but does not involve low-level programming on a day-to-day basis.
Experience 1991-present Aerotel Corporation Aledo, TX
  • President and contract software engineer. Prior to joining Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics, my company, Aerotel Corporation, provided  contract programming services and technical professionals on a contractual and permanent basis.
  • Personal technical proficiency includes the knowledge and application of various programming languages, protocols, development tools, processors, and operating systems, among which are Unix, pSOS/pNA, VRTX, VxWorks, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, BOOTP, TFTP, BSD Sockets, DOS/Windows/C, JOVIAL, Borland C++, object oriented design, Rational Rose, UML, ClearCase, embedded/real time/multi-tasking systems, telecommunications applications, and relational database design. I have also created and maintain two e-commerce web sites for small retail businesses, both of which utilize HTML, Javascript and CGI and implement a shopping cart system.
Feb 2003-present Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics (employee) Fort Worth, TX Software Engineer Senior Staff
  • 07/23-present Returned to the T/FA-50 team to incorporate support for new avionics and weapon capabilities on the FA-50 for the Polish air force.
  • 09/21-07/23 Performed bug fixes and implemented new features related to Link-16 on F-22.
  • 03/17-09/21 Performed bug fixes and implemented new features on various configurations of F-16 Modular Mission Computer (MMC) software.
  • 09/13-03/17 Debugged and fixed embedded software problems (FC C code) on various T/FA-50 platforms. Performed requirements reviews and preliminary research for platform compatibility. Investigated and took the lead on implementing the use of Doxygen for automatic document generation from existing code. Reorganized existing FA-50 Fire Control (FC) Computer C code to facilitate establishing a baseline for T-X development.
  • 05/12-09/13 Wrote XML parsing routines in C++ using Linux based Eclipse IDE and libxml in support of an ADP IRAD which incorporated a Rockwell-Collins TacNet Tactical Radio (TTR) into an F-22. Utilized my knowledge of low-level Link-16 data formatting (e.g. I, E, C words) to debug code and interpret integration analysis.

    Wrote transport layer translation modules as part of the ADP Open Mission Systems team. Utilized MS Visual C++, Altova XML Spy, RTI DDS, UCI Version 70 schema.

    Integrated C++ code to control a Corobot via HTTP messages for an ADP demonstration of gesture recognition technology.

  • 08/09-05/12 Designed, implemented and tested receipt, processing and transmission of all J messages supported by the FA-50, a light attack fighter for the Republic of Korea Air Force. Instrumental in the successful deployment of Link16 tactical data link on this platform.
  • 04/07-08/09 As part of an Advanced Development Programs (ADP) team, implemented various features of Tactical Edgeware software using Microsoft Visual C++ for F-16 technology demonstrations. Implemented C and C++ code to support various features of a PC based 1553 bus interface card (Condor) including bus monitoring and remote terminal and bus controller emulation.
  • 04/06 - 04/07 Responsible for design, development, and implementation of various components necessary for a classified Information Warfare system in an Advanced Development Programs (ADP) group.  Utilized C/C++, VxWorks, and Wind River Tornado II IDE for embedded applications on multiple Motorola Power PC's.  Also used Borland Builder C++ for a PC based GUI.
  • 02/03-04/06 Continued to perform analysis, design, coding, and testing of new features on the F-16 USAF &  EPAF MFDS utilizing C language and CPU Tech compiler/debugger for 1750A microprocessor.
Jun 2001-Feb 2003 Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics (contract) Fort Worth, TX
  • Performed analysis, design, coding, and testing of new features on the F-16 MFDS (Multi-Function Display Set).
  • Instrumental in performing a conversion of existing airborne software from the JOVIAL programming language to C for the F-16 MFDS.
Dec 1998-Apr 2001 Motorola (contract) Fort Worth, TX
  • Implemented miscellaneous features for a wideband linear power amplifier in a base transciever station. A Motorola MC68HC912DG128 microcontroller was used running Wind River OSEKWorks OS. Development tools included Wind River OSEKWorks Configurator, Tornado II for OSEKWorks, and Hi-Wave embedded debugger. Worked closely with both management and hardware engineers.
  • Implemented various bug fixes in Motorola's cellular base transceiver station software. Motorola 68360, VRTX, C, Unix, ClearCase
May 1995-Dec 1998 Reltec Corporation (contract) Bedford, TX
  • Performed System Integration Test procedures for DISC*S feature package. Implemented a proprietary data link between DISC*S FITL common card and an ISDN channel card in RTec's Matrix product.
  • Performed integration testing of various Motorola CableComm features. Implemented an Ethernet network interface in RTec's DISC*S Digital Loop Carrier system for use in Motorola's CableComm product. Utilized the BOOTP protocol for acquiring client/host IP addresses. File transfers were performed using the TFTP protocol and UDP/IP packets embedded in an Ethernet frame. Implemented TCP/IP to provide client/server connectivity. Target processor was an i960 running pSOS in an embedded environment. Development platform was a Unix based Sun Sparc20 with an Applied Microsystems In-Circuit Emulator and X-Windows based XICE source level debugger.
  Dec 1993-May 1995 Central Telecom (contract) Fort Worth, TX
  • Ported portions of R-TEC's DISC*S Supervisory System (SS) from the DOS protected mode platform to a Windows 3.1 platform utilizing Borland C++ 4.0, XVT's Development Solution for C (DSC), and Raima Object Manager. Performed object-oriented design and analysis using Rumbaugh methodology and Select OMT design tools. 
  • Implemented Microsoft C code necessary for successful deployment of R-TEC's Dial-up RDT Supervisory System, a PC based system used to dial up and provision a remote RDT. Wrote requirements and design documents for implementation of R-TEC's 16 Alarm Contact proposal for GTE. Performed all necessary coding, testing, and integration for this project, incorporating knowledge of TR-833 Environmental Alarms and related TL1 commands.
  Jul 1993-Dec 1993 Taylor & Company (contract) Fort Worth, TX
  • Responsible for various tasks related to converting a large database (BPAS-Bass Portfolio Accounting System) and related applications from Ingres V5.4 to Ingres V6.0. Wrote VAX C utilities to facilitate conversion process and routines to monitor Ingres database log file status and for financial modeling applications. Taylor & Company is the company that is responsible for all securities trading for the billionaire Bass family of Fort Worth.
  Sep 1992-Jul 1993 Reliance Comm/Tec (contract) Bedford, TX
  • Wrote Microsoft C code necessary to implement new data rates for R-TEC's Digital Data Service (DDS) channel cards. 
  • Merged DISC*S 1 ISDN code into Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) DISC*S SS subsystem. Wrote system test procedure documents for ISDN provisioning and maintenance features. 
  • Conducted system test procedures for R-TEC's DISC*S Fiber in the Loop (FITL) implementation. 
Apr 1992-Sep 1992 General Dynamics (contract) Fort Worth, TX
  • F-16 C/D Cockpit Systems Mechanization group. Performed analysis of Design Change Requests (DCRs) for implementation of Multi-Function Display (MFD) software. DEC VAXstation 2000, DECwindows, Jovial (J73) DOD-STD-2167.
Oct 1991-Apr 1992 Reliance Comm/Tec (contract) Bedford, TX
  • Performed analysis, design, development, integration, and testing of software to implement provisioning features for R-TEC's Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) channel card to be used in its existing digital loop carrier system, DISC*S 1. 80386 based Microsoft C and Intel assembly.
Mar 1991-Oct 1991 UTL Corp/Boeing (contract) Dallas, TX
  • Intel C and 80286 assembly code analysis and technical descriptions of AWACS/ESMOS for MIL-STD-1679 documentation project.
Jul 1990-Mar 1991 Reliance Comm/Tec (contract) Bedford, TX
  • Responsible for development of various components of the Supervisory System (SS) for R-TEC's Digital Intelligent Subscriber Carrier System (DISC*S 3). 80386 based Microsoft C and Intel assembly code.
Mar 1990-Jul 1990 Texas Instruments, Inc. (contract) Dallas, TX
  • Advanced Products Development group. 80286 based C machine control code for TI proprietary project.
Apr 1989-Mar 1990 DSC Communications (contract) Plano, TX
  • Designed, implemented, and debugged C code for DSC's Centralized Management System (CMS), a product used to manage networks of digital telephone switching systems. 
  • Wrote detached processes and related code for message routing from VAX host to PC workstations. Provided synchronization between workstations and host databases via message logging, file transfers, and real time updates. 
  • Responsible for all aspects of user interface.
Aug 1987-Apr 1989 General Dynamics (employee) Fort Worth, TX
  • Supported the design, testing, implementation, and documentation of special avionics software required by the Advanced Fighter Technology Integration F-16 program. 
  • Developed /implemented software test/debug tools in Ada. 
  • Tested Data Entry/Cockpit Interface Set (DE/CIS) Operational Flight Program (OFP) utilizing Harris 800 simulation test facilities. 
  • Developed new and modified existing avionics software utilizing Jovial (J73) programming language (DOD-STD-2167). 
Jun 1983-Aug 1987 Texas Instruments (employee) Sherman, TX
  • Wrote 9900 Assembly language machine control routines essential to successful implementation of TI/Raytheon Nd:YAG laser marking system for integrated circuits (ICs). 
  • Wrote BASIC/Pascal programs for part tracking and inventory control utilizing integrated PC and vertical carousel for part storage. 
  • Developed diagnostic expert system for automated semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Education 1991 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Emphasis in Finance
1987 East Texas State University Commerce, TX
  • Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Computer Science Major, Double Minor in Mathematics and Physics
  • Overall GPA 3.39
1983 Grayson County College Sherman, TX
  • Associate of Business Administration
Interests/Hobbies Motorcycles, weight lifting, political theory, economics
Community Activities Annetta South Planning & Zoning Board, 2005-present

Aledo Board of Aldermen, 1991-1997, Mayor Pro-tem 1996-1997

Aledo PTO Annual Carnival Volunteer

Aledo Athletics Football Coach (5th/6th grade) 1993-1994, 1997

Aledo Athletics Baseball Coach (2nd/3rd, 4th/5th grades) 1994-1996