Andrew Kim

Experience

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  QinetiQ Air Affairs

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2023

  As a UAV Systems Engineer, I actively participated in integrating and testing new avionics and payloads for the aerial target drone. Working closely with different stakeholders, my focus was on meeting customer requirements. I provided flight test plans and conducted risk assessments to validate and verify the product's suitability for operational use.• Analyzed flight data in detail to assess system performance, identify areas for improvement, and optimize efficiency.• Managed international projects from start to finish, ensuring the smooth fulfillment of customer requirements for system delivery, testing, and training.• Led research and development projects for designing and testing aerial target drone payloads, meeting customer needs and enhancing system performance.• Conducted comprehensive incident investigations aimed at identifying the root cause of incidents and implementing appropriate engineering and procedural fixes.• Created comprehensive technical documents, including product manuals, operating procedures, and training materials to the relevant standards such as CASA Part 101 or SORA methodology. Show less As a Pilot in Command, performed high-speed aerial target drone operations to meet various defense customer requirements. Demonstrated exceptional adaptability and effective problem-solving skills in challenging and time-sensitive situations, delivering flawless execution and exceeding customer expectations. • Conducted a series of high-profile missile firing exercises across all three defense domains (Army, Navy, and Air Force), encompassing both domestic and international locations.• As an instructor, provided comprehensive training programs to domestic and international aerial target pilots and ground crew.• Collaborated closely with the weapons testing team to design and implement a realistic aerial threat scenario for the purpose of evaluating the performance of the weapon system during the Developmental and Operational Testing (DT/OT). Show less

  • UAV Systems Engineer

    Oct 2018 - Aug 2023

  • Remote Pilot

    Oct 2016 - Oct 2018
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  Anduril Industries

  Sept 2023 - now

  Flight Test Engineer