Anson Biggs

PROFILE

Innovative Aerospace Simulation Software Engineer with a strong foundation in both aerospace engineering and modern software development. Leveraging expertise from multiple space companies, specializes in creating high-fidelity simulations and models for cutting-edge space flight systems. Combines technical proficiency with a passion for pushing the boundaries of space exploration, contributing to humanity's multiplanetary future.

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Aerospace Software Engineer | Blue Origin | Denver, CO | June 2023 - Current

• Building simulation software for the Lunar Permanence team.
• Technologies used: Python, Pytest, C++, Docker, CI/CD, NASA Trick

Embedded Software Engineer | United Launch Alliance | Denver, CO | 2022

• Responsible for writing high fidelity simulation software for verification of next-generation rocket, leveraging a unique blend of aerospace and software expertise to enhance team synergy, resulting in advanced models of actual flight systems. Additionally, played a pivotal role in modernizing the company's tools and processes, including large impact updates to a legacy monolithic codebase from the 1980s.
• Technologies used: C++, gTest, Matlab, FORTRAN, Python, Atlassian Suite, Redhat Linux, Agile

Technical Lead | Capstone: Spacecraft Detail Design | Prescott, AZ | 2021

• Developed a fully dynamic 6 degree of freedom simulation of a rocket from to simulate a propulsive landing to verify real design. Demonstrated design with test stand using a real thrust vector control mechanism and a solid rocket motor.
• Designed an LQR Control system in Simulink to regulate the attitude and touchdown velocity of a landing vehicle. Later, implemented the system in C++ for execution on a microcontroller to interface with hardware.

Undergraduate Research Lead | Orbital Debris Classification | Prescott, AZ | 2021

• Utilized machine learning techniques on high-resolution 3D scans of high-velocity impact debris to create an Orbital Debris environmental model. Collaborated with the Dean of Engineering, University Faculty, and peers to conduct comprehensive research. Additionally, undertook a directed study focusing on machine learning strategies for 3D model characterization and high-dimensional data reduction.
• Technologies Used: Rust, Julia, Matlab, LaTeX

Creator | Simple Stock Bots | Phoenix, AZ | 2018 - Current

• Developed a stock market bot that delivers information and analysis to group chats with tens of thousands of monthly active users. Developed an abstracted asset API to manage multiple types of assets from various data sources.
• Programmed in purely Python. Used CI/CD to automatically build, publish, and deploy latest commits to a Kubernetes Cluster. Canary and stable releases were automatically managed and deployed to users automatically.

EDUCATION

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Prescott, AZ | May 2022

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics Concentration) | Minor in Computer Science
• Study Abroad for Mathematics | Iceland, 2018

ACHIEVEMENTS AND OTHER EXPERIENCE

NVIDIA | Tegra K1 CUDA Vision Challenge, Top 50 | 2015

Discord | Verified Bot Developer | 2020

The Hub Grill | Mesa, AZ | Team Leader | 2012-2021

Oversaw franchise expansion to three new locations through effective external company coordination. Created comprehensive technical training documentation for hundreds of new hires, reinforcing company protocols and values. Additionally, fostered a collaborative and positive workplace culture through team engagement.

SKILLS AND TOOLS

Systems Programming

Microcontroller: Arduino, PlatformIO, C++, Teensy, ESP8266, ESP32, Hardware Integration

Microprocessor: Python, C++, Web Servers, High-Performance Matrix Math, Real-time Object Detection using Deep Learning, CUDA, Raspberry Pi, Tegra K1

Engineering and Technical

Julia, Rust, C++, Agile, FORTRAN, LaTeX, Desktop Linux, Headless Linux, Git Version Control, Regex, Docker, Windows Subsystem for Linux, Kubernetes, CI/CD

Python Libraries: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Jupyter, SymPy, Pip, Requests, Serverless, DASK, CUDA, MkDocs, Sphinx

Simulink, Toolboxes: Statistics and Machine Learning, Symbolic, Control System, Aerospace, Optimization, Image Processing, Image Acquisition