Scott Hurt

About Scott Hurt

With over 38 years of experience in electrical engineering, I have a proven track record in designing solutions for commercial, military, and space applications. My expertise spans across various domains, including:FPGA and ASIC Design• 13 years of designing FPGAs for human-rated spaceflight.• 11 years of designing FPGA-based embedded processor system IP cores, primarily Ethernet cores.• Over 14 years of designing avionic solutions for military applications, including 3 ASIC designs, numerous FPGA designs, and processor and support circuit card designs, as well as Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).Research and Development• Developed and qualified one of the first uses of plastic microcircuits and BGA devices in fighter jet applications in collaboration with the Air Force SPO.• Pioneered the development of color LCD displays compatible with NVIS for fighter aircraft cockpits (Patent received).Comprehensive Design and System Engineering• From initial proposal to FPGA/ASIC design, board-level and system-level design, and system qualification.• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink, project engineering, and lean practices such as VSM, GEMBA walk, A3 thinking, and 5 why analysis.Customer Support and Training• Ensured solutions met client needs, including on-site support in Japan and Denmark.• Experienced in environmental qualification testing.• Skilled in schedule and budget management using MS Project, work packages, and CAM.Requirements and Verification• Expertise in using DOORs for requirements tracking.• Proficient in formal verification and validation processes.• Use of AlintPro Linting/CDC analysisConfiguration and Change Management• Tools Utilized: ClearCase, ClearQuest, Subversion, JIRA, and Bitbucket for efficient project management.Leadership and Management• Successfully managed, for over a decade, the Circuitware (FPGA/ASIC) team, implementing standard practices, conducting reviews, and providing training.Advanced Technical Expertise• Extensive experience in Xilinx FPGA-based embedded processor system designs and Ethernet communication.• Expertise in radiation-tolerant designs using Microsemi FPGAs.• Involved in FPGA-based closed-loop motion control designs for human-rated spaceflight, including electro-hydraulic, electro-hydrostatic, and electro-mechanical systems.• Worked on Ethernet switches/routers and other space-based avionics projects.Overall, my extensive experience and diverse skill set make me well-equipped to tackle complex electrical engineering projects across various industries.

Experience

1. Space & Defense Group Firmware Section Head for the Electrical Design Function

   Moog Inc.

   Feb 2014 — Present

   Manage FPGA firmware design engineering group for Space and Defense Applications. Including development of firmware, verification and validation procedures and processes for radiation tolerant, high-reliability, man-rated space applications. Development of firmware for satellite avionics including INMAR SB-SAT.

Education

• Southern Methodist University

  BSEE, Electrical Engineering

  1981 — 1986

• Southern Methodist University

  BSCS, Computer Science

  1981 — 1986

Skills

• Integrated Circuit Design
• Microprocessors
• Soc
• Circuit Design
• Firmware
• Vhdl
• Simulations
• Processors
• Microcontrollers
• Zynq
• Digital Design
• Xilinx
• Modelsim
• Ethernet
• Hardware Design
• Xilinx Ise
• Simulation
• Military and Space Electonics and Systems
• Actel
• Clearquest
• Technical Project Leadership
• Tcp/Ip
• System Design
• Testing
• Electrical Engineering
• Rtl Design
• Rational Doors
• Fpga
• Clearcase
• Digital Video
• Systems Engineering
• Systems Design
• Mil-Std-1553
• C++
• Embedded Systems
• Eda
• C
• Control Systems Design
• Matlab
• Arm