Derek Smart

About Derek Smart

An experienced systems integration engineer and software DER of 24 years experience from a range of part 23 and part 25 programs based in both the UK and the US with particular emphasis on the development and integration of IMA systems including ARINC664 networks and distributed computing solutions.Self motivating and able to provide direction and guidance as an expert in the field of complex systems integration with clear concise communication skills.Specialties: Sensor & actuator tecnology, ARINC664, FlexRay, ARINC825, ARINC429, Advanced End User configuration toolsets and PDI driven software certification, distributed computers, remote data concentrators. Experienced with all utility and avionics functions including flaps and spoilers, landing gear, auto throttle, emergency auto land, brake control, fire detection, engine integration, communication, navigation, flight data recorders, electrical power (including solid state power controllers( environmental systems and cabin systems, fuel systems (including ignition risks and certification).Also familiar and experienced in ARP4761 safety methodology and ARP4754 systems development process with application at part 25 OEM and as a systems developer.

Experience

1. Principal Engineer - Ima

   Boom Supersonic

   Dec 2022 — Present

Education

• University of Hertfordshire

  BEng, Aerospace Systems Engineering

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Avionics
• Airworthiness
• Aerospace Engineering
• Do-178b
• Aeronautics
• Engineering Management
• Flight Test
• System Design
• Systems Engineering
• Systems Design
• Telelogic Doors
• Aerospace
• Aircraft
• Requirements Management
• Arinc 429
• Software Development
• Rational Doors
• Integration
• Aviation
• Configuration Management