Robert Speer

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About Robert Speer

Manage global team to develop and execute systems level tests. Track systems verification efforts against project milestones and create schedules for the team to meet those milestones. Prepare systems requirement modules for design reviews. Conduct analysis to define turbine engine operating limits for safe operation. Verify analysis results through engine testing. Refine engine models based on engine test data to improve predictability of model. Establish engine control schedules based on analysis and testing to ensure engine operates free of detrimental compressor surge or stall or combustor flame-out over the life of the engine. Conduct testing to demonstrate engine meets certification requirements established by the Federal Aviation Administration to allow engine to operate on commercial aircraft. Specialties: Automating data reduction & analysis using MATLAB. Writing and conducting test plans for flight and ground tests.