Emily Tao

About Emily Tao

I am an Embedded Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin with a dual degree in Computer Science and Finance and a certificate in FinTech from the University of Central Florida. I specialize in developing high-performance, low-latency embedded software solutions on advanced SoC and FPGA platforms for flight hardware, with expertise in real-time and bare-metal programming, system testing, and deployment workflows. I have hands-on experience with RISC-V architectures, flight control software, and complex embedded systems, and a strong foundation in data analysis, automation, and problem-solving. I am also proficient in implementing DevSecOps capabilities, enhancing security, reliability, and efficiency across software development and deployment pipelines.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Lockheed Martin

   Jul 2024 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

   Develop embedded software in C/C++ and Python for real-time and bare-metal systems, ensuring deterministic performance and reliable hardware interaction• Work with advanced SoC and FPGA platforms, including RISC-V architectures, PolarFire SoC, Xilinx devices, and PetaLinux-based systems to build and optimize embedded solutions to support programs requiring low-cost and sub-500 ms boot time processors.• Perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing to validate operational flight program (OFP) software, improving system reliability and reducing integration defects.• Troubleshoot sensor and subsystem issues from third-party hardware vendors by probing signals with an oscilloscope, verifying signal integrity, timing characteristics, and overall sensor operability.• Manage embedded C++ applications for telemetry collection and data processing, improving system efficiency and reliability.• Update source code and simulation scenarios for the Integrated Flight Simulator (IFS), ensuring accurate modeling and seamless system integration.

Education

• University of Central Florida

  Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

• University of Central Florida

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Certificate in FinTech